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Cypriot side APOEL Nicosia will host The New Saints from Wales in the Champions League second qualifying round, after TNS helf on for a 0-0 draw at home in the first leg.
APOEL continued their dominance in Cyprus with yet another title run last year, claiming their 4th consecutive league trophy with an 8 point lead ahead of the second place. The hosts have not played competitive football prior to the first leg against TNS last week, but were still the better team by far in that match and should have probably got at least a 1 goal win.
TNS claimed its 5th consecutive title in Wales last season and started off this year pretty well, with a 5-1 aggregate win over San Marino champions Tre Penne in the first qualifying round of the Champions League. TNS will be very happy with the 0-0 draw in the first leg against APOEL, a result that can at least give them reasons to hope for a miracle. However, TNS has never won two consecutive ties in Europe.
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Team news: The two teams should line up in a similar manner to how they did in the first leg. APOEL won`t have new signing De Camargo available, as well as the superstar from last year, Fernando Cavenaghi, who left the club.
The first leg was always going to be a bit tricky for APOEL – their first competitive match against a side that had played a couple of matches this season, long travel, different weather. Even so, APOEL put on a dominating display and should have won the game. Now, at home, with a competitive match under their belt, APOEL should be much more dangerous. The fact that they did not win in Wales gives them that extra bit of motivation to win this one and the very hot weather expected at game time should be another key advantage.
I believe APOEL will claim a solid win here, maybe by 3-4 goals. They can`t exactly play it safe after the 0-0 draw away, they must put at least 2 goals between them and TNS to have a sense of security and that`s what I think they will do. Quality difference is obviously massive, so my tip is APOEL to cover a -2 asian handicap. Prediction: APOEL Nicosia – TNS 3-0.
Pick: APOEL (-2 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.69 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 4.83
Event date: 19 July
