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Hunedoara will entertain Astana at Stadionul Municipal in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The hosts need to improve their home form while the visitors will hope to maintain their winning run in this third round qualifying clash.
Hunedoara made their return to Europe this season after a 42-year absence. They won the Cupa Romaniei to qualify for the UEFA Europa League. They crossed the first qualifying round after beating Hungarian side Paks but couldn’t progress beyond the second round as they fell to Rijeka of Croatia.
Corbii subsequently dropped to the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round to face Astana. Hunedoara are new to this competition and will be playing their first match on Thursday. They come into the clash on the back of a three-game winless streak. Hunedoara are also winless in their last two matches at home.
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Astana finished second in the Kazakhstan Premier League last season to qualify for the UEFA Conference League. They began their campaign in the second qualifying round, beating Moldovan side Milsami Orhei 2-1 to progress to the third qualifying round. This is their fourth participation. They reached the group stage in 2023-24.
Sary-Kökter are 10 points behind the top spot in the 2024 Kazakhstan Premier League after 15 rounds of matches, although they have two games in hand. They sit in the eighth spot on 18 points after winning five matches, drawing three and losing five. They will head for the meeting on the back of two consecutive wins.
Hunedoara vs Astana Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Hunedoara have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Hunedoara have played eight matches in European competitions, winning twice, drawing thrice and losing thrice, while Astana have played 100 (W34, D24, L42).
- Hunedoara have scored four goals and conceded six in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Astana have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Hunedoara have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches while Astana have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Hunedoara – L-D-L-W-L, Astana – W-W-D-L-W.
Hunedoara vs Astana Prediction
Hunedoara may be more comfortable in the Conference League than in the Europa League. However, they will have to prove they deserved a place in Europe.
Astana have been enduring a hard time in their recent trips. Claiming a favourable outcome in this clash would smooth their path towards the next round.
Hunedoara come as the favourite based on home advantage.
Prediction: Hunedoara 2-1 Astana
Hunedoara vs Astana Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Hunedoara
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Hunedoara to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Astana to score - Yes
