Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
LNZ Cherkasy
FC Oleksandriya
On August 12, the battle of the second round of the UPL will be held, between themselves will play LNZ Cherkasy - Oleksandriya. Dailysports specialists have prepared their betting option for this confrontation.
LNZ Cherkasy
Only last season LNZ Cherkasy debuted in the elite of Ukrainian soccer, managing to take a solid seventh place. The team's task is to become a solid mid-table UPL side, and in the future it is possible to raise the bar.
In the off-season, the club held seven friendlies against representatives of the strongest Ukrainian division, won 4 victories, lost twice and drew once. The current championship LNZ Cherkasy started successfully, on their field managed to beat the debutant Liviy Bereh - 1:0, the only goal was scored only on 90+3 minutes.
Oleksandriya
By Ukrainian standards, Oleksandriya is a solid mid-table team, which is capable of fighting for a place in the European Cup. Last season was not the brightest for the team, they had to think about keeping their place, but a successful finish allowed them to take the eighth place.
In the summer the team also played against Ukrainian clubs, three from the elite and one from the division below the rank, showed good results, winning three victories in four matches. Alexandria's first round match against Dynamo Kyiv has been postponed, the official reason being that the players are called up to the Olympic team.
Interesting facts about the match and history of personal meetings
- Last season Cherkasy played 0:0 at home, while managing to beat the opponent away - 2:1.
- The teams crossed paths less than a month ago in a friendly match, then won Cherkasy - 2:1.
- Bookmakers have prepared the following odds: W1 - 2.43, X - 3.2, W2 - 3.25.
LNZ Cherkasy vs Oleksandriya Prediction
A difficult match, in which the hosts are given a minimum preference, of course, this is only the start of the championship, the teams have not yet gained the best conditions. I expect cautious soccer, where the fate of the meeting can determine one goal. I consider a bet on the total of less than 2.5 goals acceptable.
