Ordabasy vs Petrocub prediction 10.07.2024| Champions League

• Competition: Champions League Qualifiers, 1st Round, 1st Leg
• Date: Wednesday, 10th July, 2024
• Kickoff: 16:00 UTC +1 / 17:00 CEST
• Venue: Stadion Kazhymukan Munaitpasov (Šymkent)

Ordabasy are coming to this season after a historic one when they secured their first Kazakstan league title. Due to a different football calendar than most of Europe, the Kazakhstan Premier League is underway, and Ordabasy is doing great once again. They hold the top spot with 25 points after 12 rounds, three points away from the 2nd-placed Aktobe. In Europe, Ordabasy had very little success as they rarely went past the first or second round in European Qualifiers. This year, they are playing Champions League Qualifiers for the first time, but the bookies give them a solid chance to secure the next round, offering odds around 1.4.

In recent years, Petrocub were mostly Moldavia's second or third-best team. However, last season, Petrocub stopped Sheriff's domination and won their first league title, securing the Champions League Qualifiers for the first time ever. Besides the Moldavian League, Petrocub won the Cup as well! In Europe, Petrocub mainly played in the Europa League or Conference League Qualifiers but has never passed the third Qualifying round.

Ordabasy vs Petrocub pick: Over 2.5 goals

Ordabasy are in excellent form. They won four of the last five while scoring 11 goals - 2.2 per game. So, we believe they can score a couple against Moldavian champs as well. Mainly because of good offense, they were over 2.5 goals in four of those five matches.

Petrocub were excellent last season and super dominant offensively, averaging around 2.46 goals in Super Liga. In the preparation period, Petrocub played only three games against Farul Constanta and won two of three matches while scoring nine goals. Also, they were over 2.5 goals in all of those three matches.

Considering all the above, we expect a high-scoring game, most likely with both teams scoring.