Young Boys-Maccabi Haifa is a match valid for the return leg of the Champions League qualifying playoffs and is played Tuesday at 9 p.m.: predictions.
Last week, the Swiss Young Boys met an Israeli team for the first time in their history: Maccabi Haifa, and the final nil-nil after the first 90 minutes of these Champions League playoffs said one thing: the hosts are the favorites tonight.
In six official matches this season the Swiss have never lost: 3 wins and as many draws, of course, so they can look forward with some optimism to the last hurdle before the group stage (draw next Aug. 31). “We will have to be aggressive,” Wicky explained in the press conference, “brave, but also be clear-headed and play calmly. We will have to take advantage of the opportunities we will have.” Rightly so, the Young Boys believe in it, as they see a huge opportunity for the club’s history from nearby and one that could bring in a lot of revenue.
Maccabi Haifa last year was Juventus’ black beast team. An unexpected dream victory against Massimiliano Allegri’s team got the Bianconeri into trouble and they then made it all the way to the Europa League semifinals. It will be difficult for the Israelis to qualify again in Europe’s top competition. Yes, in the first leg the team created a lot and failed to score. And this could be paid for really dearly.
The Prediction
The Young Boys, after the first leg away draw, is definitely favored. The Swiss will try hard to take a very important qualification for the club’s season. However, a match that should also give at least three goals overall. With the hosts winning.
The probable lineups of Young Boys-Maccabi Haifa
- YOUNG BOYS (4-4-2): Racioppi; Janko, Camara, Benito, Persson; Rieder, Ugrinic, Monteiro, Imeri; Itten, Nsame.
- MACCABI HAIFA (4-3-3): Nitzan; Sundgren, Seck, Goldberg, Cornud; Jaber, Mohamed, Chery; Saba, Pierrot, David.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
