Maribor vs Birkirkara Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jul. 13, 2023
Maribor vs Birkirkara Prediction 13.07.2023. In the first match of the first qualifying round for the Conference League, Maribor will host Birkirkara. The match is scheduled for Thursday at 9:00 PM, at Ljudski vrt.
Vijoličasti finished third in the Slovenian PrvaLiga last season, thus qualifying for the Europa Conference League. On the other hand, the Maltese team finished in second place in the Maltese Premier League.
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Maribor vs Birkirkara Odds
Maribor vs Birkirkara 1×2: 1.13/7.40/16.00
Total goals over/under (2.5): 1.46/2.46
Double chance 1x/12/x2: 1.03/1.06/3.85
Both teams to score YES/NO: 2.40/1.51
Odds via 20Bet Sportsbook.
Maribor Team News
Maribor is undefeated in five matches, but all of them were friendly matches. Their latest match was against Varaždin, where they triumphed with an impressive 6-2 scoreline. Itsuki Urata scored one goal for the Purple team, Ivan Brnić found the net twice, and Arnel Jakupović completed a hat-trick.
They haven’t lost at home in their recent matches. The hosts participated in the UEFA Europa Conference League for the first time last season. They entered the competition in the playoffs but couldn’t advance further.
One key defender, Gregor Sikosek, will not be available for the match due to a knee injury. Maribor has signed 11 new players, including Brazilian striker Marcos Tavares, who will likely take on the role of center-forward.
Naj se evropsko poletje začne…
— NK Maribor (@nkmaribor) July 11, 2023
Ljudski vrt, četrtek, 21.00:@nkmaribor – @Birkirkara_FC
Polnimo tribune, gremo po karte. V Vijol'čno Bajto ali z nakupom prek spleta:
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Birkirkara Team News
On the other hand, Birkirkara played two friendly matches before their continental campaign, losing 4-0 against Gzira United and 2-0 against Hamrun Spartans. They were significantly weaker opponents in both matches and deservedly suffered defeats.
Last season, the visitors made it to the second qualifying round of the 2021-22 Conference League but didn’t qualify further. They are returning to the competition thanks to their second-place finish in the 2022-23 Maltese Premier League.
All players should be ready for the visit to Maribor, and we will see in which formation they will come out.
🇲🇹 MALTA
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🔴 Birkirkara (Copa, R1)
🏝️ Gżira United (3°, R1)
⛪ Balzan Youths (desempate, R1)
En un partido parecido al 'spareggio' italiano, la Liga creó un encuentro de desempate para decidir un cupo europeo. Así clasificó el Balzan, con un gol en el 91' ante el Hibernians. pic.twitter.com/TXojGcfQhI
Maribor vs Birkirkara H2H
The last time Maribor and Birkirkara played against each other was in the UEFA Champions League in 2013, with Maribor winning 2-0.
Injuries and suspensions
Maribor: Gregor Sikosek
Birkirkara: –
Expected Lineups
Maribor (4-4-2): Bergsen; Guericco, Watson, Milec, Uskoković; Repas, Iličić, Antolin, Tolić; Arnel, Brnić
Birkikara (3-4-3): Sylla; Attard, Zammit, Forestero; Dall’Oca, Yankam, Zibo, Alves; Ribeiro, Mbong, Cabrera
Maribor vs Birkirkara Prediction
The home team is the favorite in this match, and anything other than a Maribor victory would be a surprise. Therefore, we predict a win for the home team both at halftime and at the end of the match, with the total number of goals being over 2.5.
Kick-off Time: Thursday, 13.07.2023, 9:00 PM Local Time (GMT 0), 21:00 CET
Prediction: NK Maribor/NK Maribor & over 2.5
Odds (when tipped): 1.86
Sportsbook: 20bet
