NS Mura vs FK Zalgiris prediction for Thursday’s Europa League clash at Mestni stadion Fazanerija in Murska Sobota, Slovenia. The semi-final of the Europa League qualification phase will see Mura of Slovenia hosting Zalgiris of Lithuania. Read on for our free prediction and betting tips.
NS Mura can’t afford a weak performance
Slovenian side NS Mura is a new club founded in 2012. They got promoted to the PrvaLiga in 2018 and won the title last season. This is Mura’s third participation in the Europa League with their best result being this year’s semi-final appearance.
Mura played in the Champions League quarter-final this season and lost to Ludogrets of Bulgaria. The Slovenians lost the tie 3-1 on aggregate after drawing 0-0 in the first leg. In the second leg, Mura lost 3-1 having managed only three shots at goal. Mura have not won a match in their last five outings.
Mura Key Points
FK Zalgiris to make up for their loss in the CL
Lithuanian League Champions, have never reached the group stages of any European competitions. The closest they came was in 2013 when they lost in the playoff round of the Europa League to Red Bull Salzburg of Austria 0-7 on aggregate.
The eight-time Lithuanian champions are playing in this competition after playing in the Champions League this season and eliminated Linfield in the first round before being outclassed by Ferencvaros of Hungary. Zalgiris lost both legs of that tie 2-0 and 3-1.
Zalgiris Key Points
NS Mura vs FK Zalgiris Prediction
Both teams are having a shaky recent form. Mura have not won in five games while Zalgiris have lost their last two games. Mura’s defense has been their weak point conceding ten goals in five matches.
Zalgiris haven’t shown better defensive performances as they let in five goals in their last two matches. Being the underdogs with the bookies, Zalgiris have to show a better level of play than they did against Ferencvaros.
We think a home win is a very probable outcome taking into consideration the hosts have lost just one home game in 11.
NS Mura vs FK Zalgiris Betting Tips
1 or X and over 1.5 Goals at Vbet
BTTS Yes or Over 2.5 Goals 1.50 at Vbet