After an easy phase, Lithuania moves on to face the Croatian team, who will be playing against the champions of Norway. The Viking club, however, is still unable to reach the level of Dinamo. The team from Zagreb plays exceptionally well at home and dominates against any opponent, and playing in the Croatia league has given them a stable playing form. The Viking team has not yet played in this season's qualifiers, so starting them will be very difficult and I believe there will be a loss on their away match.
In the Champions League qualifiers, the Fenerbahce club does not play the usual high-scoring football, but the low level of opponents did not pose a serious challenge for the Turkish club. In the beginning of this season, Lyon plays a very high-scoring football and both scores and concedes a lot of goals, so from the first qualifier match we can expect an open game with many goals. Both teams have strong attacking lines and tend to make mistakes in defense. It is the first match, but I believe it will be high-scoring.
7betas falls behind with their odds, while elsewhere it's already 1.66-1.70.
Zagreb's Dinamo meets with Norwegian team Viking in the crucial stage of the Champions League qualifiers. In terms of quality, international experience, and level of play, the Croatians appear to be the clear favorites. At the beginning of the season, Dinamo has shown a strong attacking form at home, confidently winning and creating plenty of chances for goals. Viking actively plays in their local league and isn't afraid to take risks in their attack, but playing away against a stronger opponent might leave the door open for Zagreb's fast-paced team. If the Norwegians don't shy away from an open style of play, Dinamo's quick attacks can become one of the key weapons in the match. Due to their home field advantage, greater experience, and in my opinion, a stronger lineup, I am backing Zagreb's Dinamo for the win.
Despite the poor shape of both teams, Sparks are still my favorites, who despite numerous losses, often fought hard against even stronger opponents. They have a better offense, which is exactly what Sun is lacking this season. The head-to-head record also favors Sparks. Connecticut will also be without Griner, as well as Edwards.
Good level teams, so we have no shortage of quality attacks. Although Aces have been a little shaky lately, they are still a Top 5 team according to the offensive rating, with an average defense. Atlanta is in good form, the attack has been working in recent times and a significant number of matches are won through attacking. On August 4th, they finished with 196 points.
Good level teams, so we definitely lack quality. The Aces have been weakening a bit lately, but they are still a Top 5 team according to the attack rating, with an average defense. Atlanta is in good form, the attack has been working well lately and a good portion of the matches are won by attacking. Played on August 4, finished with 196.
The first leg of the league and Atletico will welcome the league newcomers Malaga at home. Malaga, who seemed weak and unfriendly, will clearly be a very strong outsider against the Spain team that went far in the Champions League in the previous season. Atletico looks very good, not only having a very strong lineup, but also playing good and effective football. Malaga club realistically did not improve and with a second league lineup should be dominated and overcome by one of the better Spanish teams.
The stable and high-scoring Bodo team plays against representatives from the Netherlands, whose league is one of the most productive in Europe. Both of the Norwegian team's matches in the qualifiers were very high-scoring with 4+ goals, while Nijmegen has not shown the same level of productivity. However, as their last league match had 5 goals, this club can easily achieve such overs. The game is expected to be attacking and productive.
