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Ballkani host Astana at the Pristina City Stadium on Thursday (October 26) for matchday three of the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage.
With three points in two games, Ballkani are second in Group C. They lost 1-0 to Viktoria Plzen in their opener before beating Dinamo Zagreb 2-0. Almir Kryeziu and Walid Hamidi were the scorers as the Kosovo outfit caused a big upset against an experienced side.
Ballkani will be eager for a second consecutive win in the competition, coming off a big result in the Football Superleague of Kosovo. At the weekend, Ilir Daja's side overcame Liria 4-1 in a convincing win to strengthen their position atop the points table with 23 points from nine games.
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Astana, meanwhile, are at the bottom of the group after losing both their group games. In their first game, the Kazakh side lost 5-1 to Zagreb before losing 2-1 to Plzen to leave themselves on the edge. Another setback could end their chances of reaching the knockuts.
Ballkani vs Astana Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first clash between the two teams.
- Astana have won three of their last five clashes across competitions, losing twice.
- Since losing 1-0 to Viktoria Plzen in their first Conference League match, Ballkani are unbeaten in six games across competitions, winning five.
- Astana haven't kept a clean sheet in nine games since a 1-0 win over Partizani in the Conference League playoffs in August.
- Astana have won one of their last 12 games away from home
- Ballkani have won their last five home games in Europe, keeping a clean sheet in four.
Ballkani vs Astana Prediction
Ballkani have a good record at home in Europe, while Astana tend to struggle away from home. In fact, their last 12 games in Europe have seen them win just once, something the Kosovan outfit will be delighted about. The Gabriels, though, should win this one without much hassle.
Prediction: Ballkani 2-0 Astana
Ballkani vs Astana Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Ballkani
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
