Lugano and Union Saint-Gilloise will face off in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Europa League Play-offs.
Both Union Saint-Gilloise and Lugano have the potential to find the net in this match. Given the circumstances, a closely contested game is expected, and a draw appears to be a plausible outcome.
Lugano will be aiming to avoid a recurrence of their recent result, a 2-0 loss in the Europa League Qualifiers against Union Saint-Gilloise.
Lugano’s recent matches have been characterized by entertaining and high-scoring encounters. In their last 6 games, a total of 23 goals have been scored by both teams combined (averaging 3.83 goals per game), with Lugano contributing 17 of those goals. It remains to be seen if this trend will continue in the upcoming game.
Unfortunately for Lugano’s manager Mattia Croci-Torti, several players including Aliseda, Mahou, Durrer, and Osigwe won’t be available for selection.
Last 5 Games: Won: 3, Draw: 0, Lost: 2, Scored: 14, Conceded: 6, Clean Sheets: 2.
In the last 6 matches, Union Saint-Gilloise under Alexander Blessin’s management has managed to score a total of 11 goals. However, during the same period, they have also conceded 8 goals.
With a completely fit squad available, Union Saint-Gilloise’s manager Alexander Blessin doesn’t have any fitness concerns to address ahead of this match.
Last 5 Games: Won: 3, Draw: 0, Lost: 2, Scored: 8, Conceded: 6, Clean Sheets: 2.
The match will be played at the Stadio Comunale di Cornaredo.
August 31, 2023, 19:30 UK time.