Mura v Zalgiris
05 August 1900hrs
Football – Europe – Europa League
Pick Zalgiris AH+0.75
Bookmaker Bet Victor
Odds: 1.61 odds taken 0549 GMT, Thursday 5th August
Thursday features action from the Europa League with Mura taking on Zalgiris at the Mestni Štadion Fazanerija.
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Mura Preview – Can Mura break drought?
Mura made a good start to their qualifying campaign in the Champions League as the Slovenian side registered a comprehensive 6-0 win on aggregate against Macedonian outfit, Shkendija, but that was as far as the hosts would get as they suffered a 3-1 loss on aggregate to Ludogorets in the following qualifying round.
Indeed, since recording that two-legged victory over Shkendija, Mura have failed to win any of their subsequent five matches in all competitions which includes domestic top flight losses to Tabor Sezana and Koper, along with the loss to Ludogorets.
On the Europa League stage, Mura possess limited experience and they’ve lost three of their previous five ties at this level as well, so they may struggle to live up to their clear favourites price here.
Zalgiris Preview – Can Zalgiris bounce back?
Zalgiris also came through their 1st qualifying round tie in the Champions League unscathed thanks to a 5-2 win on aggregate against Irish side, Linfield, but they too perished in the 2nd qualifying round of the competition, losing 5-1 on aggregate against Hungarian club, Ferencvaros.
Prior to that defeat though, Zalgiris had put together a decent run of 12 matches unbeaten in all competitions which included no fewer than 10 wins, so the visitors will still feel confident about their chances of keeping things tight in this 1st leg.
Zalgiris have won just one of their last seven ties overall in the Europa League while seven of their 14 away ties have seen Zalgiris cover the +0.75 asian handicap line.
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Mura v Zalgiris
Key Facts – Mura v Zalgiris Tip
- Mura have failed to win any of their last 5 matches overall
- Mura have lost 3 of their last 5 ties in the EL
- Zalgiris have lost just 2 of their last 14 matches overall
Mura seem to be grossly over-valued here as Zalgiris look capable of gaining a draw or perhaps even sneak a narrow win.
The best betting odds for Mura v Zalgiris
Mura to win: 2.10 at Bet Victor
Draw: 3.20 at Bet Victor
Zalgiris to win: 3.90 at Bet Victor
