[Football- Europa League] 8.8/ 20:00 Partizan Belgrade- Lugano

[Steve]

[Football- Europa League] 8.8/ 20:00 Partizan Belgrade- Lugano

In the first leg of the third Europa League qualifying round, Partizan will host Lugano. Both teams are currently top of their respective leagues, with Partizan leading Serbia's top flight and Lugano leading the Swiss league, each with nine points after three games.

Lugano have been in decent form recently, winning six of their last 10 matches. They lost their previous UCL qualifier round to Fenerbahce with a 6-4 aggregate. They aim to perform better in the Europa League qualifiers this Thursday.

Partizan have been winless in four of their last six home matches, facing weaker teams during that stretch. Meanwhile, Lugano are unbeaten in nine of their last 14 away games, scoring over 2 goals per match.

Taking in account their form in all competitions last season and this, Partizan Belgrade have scored 2+ goals in 14 of their last 20 matches. Additionally, 7 of their last 10 home matches have had over 2.5 goals.

Lugano's exit from the Champions League qualifiers was disappointing, but they performed well against Fenerbahce and could challenge Partizan's defense. Partizan's recent 9-2 aggregate loss to Dynamo Kyiv exposed their defensive weaknesses, which Lugano could exploit.

I am siding with Lugano here as they are in better form and had to deal against tougher opponents but will be going for the Over 2.5 choice here. Both teams are certainly capable of finding the back of the net and I do see either side edging out a narrow victory here.

over 2,5 @1,70 Melbet

FT 0:1