Qarabag-Nantes is a match valid for the second day of the Europa League group stage
QARABAG – NANTES | Thursday 6.45pm
The hosts, Azerbaijan’s Qarabag, after their first-leg defeat against Freiburg have surely only one result at their disposal: victory. Yes, if the three points don’t arrive, the path to the Europa League will be complicated, and by a lot, in a group that has difficulties and also some highly-rated teams. In short, last resort or almost last resort for Qarabag, even if, against Nantes, who won on their debut, the task is far from easy.
The Frenchmen, coached by Koumbouare, got the better of Olympiacos in the midst of a recovery and practically put the game away. Obviously everything is still to be decided but the fact that after the first statement comes what on paper is the easiest task might help. What is certain, however, is that it will not be easy for the guests to get a full result either. At home especially, Qarabag always manages to give something extra. And that could also be the case in this situation.
The Prediction
A match that could well end in a draw between Qarabag and Nantes. Perhaps in a match where both teams could find the way to the net. That is the distinct feeling one day from the match
The likely line-up for Qarabag-Nantes
- QARABAG (4-2-1-3): Mahammadaliyev; Vesovic, Mustafaza, Huseynov, Bayramov; Qarayev, Jankovic; Kady; Sheydayev, Owasu, Zoubir.
- NANTES (4-3-3): Lafont; Appiah, Castelletto, Pallois, Merlin; Sissoko, Girotto, Chirivella; Guessand, Ganago, Simon.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
