Inter Turku vs Sarajevo: Who will book a place in the next qualifying round?
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Thursday, July 16, Inter Turku will host FK Sarajevo in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 CET, and here is my betting prediction for the match.
Inter Turku vs Sarajevo: Match preview
Inter Turku represent Finland and are aiming to reach the group stage of a European competition for the first time in the club's history. The team finished second in the Finnish top flight last season to secure a place in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers, having spent part of the campaign at the top of the table. They are already well into the new domestic season, where they currently sit first and are once again challenging for the league title.
FK Sarajevo compete in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They finished third last season, collecting 65 points from 36 matches and ending the campaign six points behind the runners-up. Their new domestic season has yet to begin, with the league set to kick off in two weeks. Sarajevo's preparations have been brief, consisting of just two friendly matches before turning their attention to European qualification. The club has never reached the main stage of a UEFA club competition.
Match facts and head-to-head
- The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Neither side has ever reached the main stage of a UEFA club competition.
- Inter Turku are unbeaten in their last 14 matches.
Probable line-ups
- Inter Turku: Huuhtanen; Hämäläinen, Saarinen, Kangasniemi, Laine; Ahiabu, Niska, Tuominen; Essomba, Jephta, Conteh
- Sarajevo: Banić; Maroodza, Kuprešak, Beganović, Gojković; Ristovski, Cimirot, Elezi; Ljajić, Kyeremeh, Mikić
Prediction
An entertaining contest is expected, with both teams fully aware of what is at stake. My betting tip for this match is Both Teams to Score.
