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Rijeka vs Gent Prediction & Betting tips
In the play-offs of the Europa League, AA Gent will have to play a top game on Thursday. The East Flemings defend a 2-1 lead from the outbound match on a visit to the Croatian town of Rijeka on Thursday evening, but because the Croats already have a goal in their pocket, this diptych is definitely not yet decided!
Rijeka:
Although Rijeka stepped into the Ghelamco Arena last week as a loser, the Croats were able to look back on the first leg with a good feeling. The team played well against AA Gent. The Croats gave away few opportunities, especially in the first half, and even took the lead on a well-executed counter at the break. After tea, goalkeeper Andrej Prskalo had to give in twice, but thanks to Tibor Halilovic’s goal, the Croats have a good starting position for the return.
Rijeka has an economical 1-0 victory on Thursday evening, so it is enough to secure her place in the group stage of the Europa League. The Croats should certainly not be underestimated in their own house, because in the past year they only lost a home duel. In addition, just like AA Ghent, Rijeka was given leave last weekend, so that they could fully focus on the all-decisive return throughout the week.
AA Gent:
Lost son Laurent Depoitre, who returned to AA Ghent last summer after an adventure in England, became a match winner last week by taking on both Ghent goals. With that, he shot his team at home to a 2-1 win over Rijeka. However, the experienced striker was not completely satisfied. “I have mixed feelings,” says Depoitre. ‘That we ultimately win is nice, but 2-1 remains a dangerous result. Hopefully that goal from Rijeka will not break us in the return. ”
With that reaction, Depoitre did indeed hit the nail on the head, because AA Gent definitely cannot count itself rich. Of course De Buffalo’s were the parent in the first match last week, but because the visitors from Croatia kept the spaces small, the home team hardly had any opportunities. AA Gent might get a little more room in the return, as sooner or later Rijeka will have to crawl out of its shell. The team of trainer Jess Thorup, however, plays with fire, because if Rijeka unexpectedly manages to open the score, the Croats are suddenly virtually placed for the next round and can therefore afford to park the proverbial bus. Such a doom scenario cannot be ruled out, since the rear-guard is clearly the Achilles heel at AA Gent. The team has to deal with players like Roman Yaremchuk, Jonathan David, and of course Depoitre this season mainly from its perilous attack.
Rijeka vs Gent head to head matches
22.08.19 EL Gent Rijeka 2 : 1
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| Prediction: | Both teams to score / YES |
| Selection odds: | 1,70 |
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