Atletic Escaldes to thrash Buducnost Podgorica in UCL qualifier
AC d'Escaldes vs FK Buducnost - 27/06/2023
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Andorran side Atletic Escaldes go head-to-head with Montenegrin outfit Buducnost Podgorica in the preliminary round of 2023-24 UEFA Champions League qualifying on Tuesday.
Atletic Escaldes booked their place in the UCL qualifiers by winning the Andorran Primera Divisio title, while Buducnost Podgorica secured the Montenegrin First League title.
The winner of this clash will face the winner of the other preliminary qualifier between San Marino’s SP Tre Penne and Iceland’s Breidablik.
Atletic Escaldes lifted the Primera Divisio trophy by losing just three of their 28 games, picking up 19 wins and six draws along the way.
They also conceding a measly 19 goals in the process, meaning they averaged 0.68 goals against per game in their domestic league last season.
Although Atletic Escaldes lost their final match of the campaign, they have only suffered one defeat in eight outings, notching six victories during that period.
When you look at the bigger picture, Atletic Escaldes have lost just two of their past 12 games, securing nine victories in that time.
On the flip side, Buducnost Podgorica claimed the Montenegrin First League title thanks to their superior head-to-head record against second-placed Sutjeska.
Both sides finished the season with 70 points, having recorded 20 wins, 10 draws and six losses. However, Buducnost Podgorica got the better of Sutjeska.
Not only have Buducnost Podgorica won three of their last four games, but they have also won eight of their previous 13, suffering only two defeats along the way.
With three losses coming in their past 22 competitive clashes, Buducnost Podgorica head into Champions League qualifying in strong form.
Head-to-head: Tuesday’s clash is the first competitive meeting between Atletic Escaldes and Buducnost Podgorica, meaning there are no previous results to assess for this fixture.
Team news: Atletic Escaldes’ danger man is Guillaume Lopez, who bagged 15 goals and six assists in 26 league appearances last term.
As for Buducnost Podgorica, their standout performer is arguably Balsa Sekulic, who chalked up seven goals and two assists in 16 league outings last season.
Although Buducnost Podgorica enter qualifying in decent form, Atletic Escaldes are expected to secure the victory and book their place in the next round.
Forebet predicts that Atletic Escaldes will clinch a high-scoring win over Buducnost Podgorica, with the Andorrans netting over 3.5 goals on their way to victory.
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Pred
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coef.
UCL
383032
1
4 - 1
2.78
22°
5.00
5.00
4.00
1.53
no
no
no
0 - 3(0 - 2)
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