Shakhtar Soligorsk vs Maribor. Who will be stronger in the confrontation between the champions of their countries?
On July 13, in the match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League qualification, Shakhtar Soligorsk and Maribor will measure their strength. The fight will be hosted by the Sakarya Ataturk (Adapazari) arena. The result of the first meeting is 0:0.
Shakhtar showed themselves well in the first match of the qualification, drawing 0-0 away with Maribor. In the first half, the teams were in no hurry to attack, while it was felt that the Belarusians could improve. After the break, this is exactly what happened, Sergei Tashuev's wards seized the initiative, gradually starting to close the hosts in their half of the field. As a result, Shakhtar were closer to victory, the team was constantly probing for weaknesses in the Violet defense, but the opponent held out, leaving the question of the winner open for another week.
“Wait” for a breakthrough from the Pitmen on a neutral field.
Maribor
Maribor showed itself poorly in the opening match of the Champions League qualifiers, at home the team broke up with Shakhtar from Soligorsk 0:0. It was difficult for the Slovenes to advance even on their own territory, which is why the guests felt free on the field. After the break, Radovan Karanovic's wards tried to speed up, but the Belarusians were able not only to block their access to their own goals, but also to go on the offensive. Fortunately, Maribor noticed this in time, and as a result, unmistakably showed itself in defense.
Slovenians are unbeaten in the last three official matches.
Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Shakhtar Soligorsk vs Maribor
Shakhtar SoligorskShakhtar showed themselves well in the first match of the qualification, drawing 0-0 away with Maribor. In the first half, the teams were in no hurry to attack, while it was felt that the Belarusians could improve. After the break, this is exactly what happened, Sergei Tashuev's wards seized the initiative, gradually starting to close the hosts in their half of the field. As a result, Shakhtar were closer to victory, the team was constantly probing for weaknesses in the Violet defense, but the opponent held out, leaving the question of the winner open for another week.
“Wait” for a breakthrough from the Pitmen on a neutral field.
Maribor
Maribor showed itself poorly in the opening match of the Champions League qualifiers, at home the team broke up with Shakhtar from Soligorsk 0:0. It was difficult for the Slovenes to advance even on their own territory, which is why the guests felt free on the field. After the break, Radovan Karanovic's wards tried to speed up, but the Belarusians were able not only to block their access to their own goals, but also to go on the offensive. Fortunately, Maribor noticed this in time, and as a result, unmistakably showed itself in defense.
Slovenians are unbeaten in the last three official matches.
Shakhtar Soligorsk vs Maribor facts
- Shakhtar fail to score in last 5 Champions League matches;
- Under 2.5 goals played in Shakhtar's last 5 matches in the Champions League;
- Shakhtar cannot win in the last 5 matches of the Champions League.
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