FC Astana vs APOEL (Pick, Prediction, Preview)

We have the most unbalanced duel of the group, but only in terms of points obtained. In the field, the reality is different. “Red Lantern” Astana are favorites against APOEL Nicosia leader. In turn, the two teams we have proposed to witness an exciting two break / 1 final, with the Cypriots took their first points in the group. Except this aspect at least dubious, Kazakhs are indeed a redoubtable band at home, and managed to get important draws in front of Olympiakos (1-1) and Young Boys (0-0). However, Stanimir Stoilov’s students can not maintain the same rhythm and movement, as evidenced by the very last defeat, a categorical 1-4 in Piraeus.

On the other side, APOEL Nicosia is almost qualified for the European spring, managed to get this status after winning 3 of 4 duels in Group B, including his land Olympiakos (1-0). Thus, one of the strengths Cypriots it was definitely the European experience of previous years, they are Agren several times in the Champions League in recent history. No pressure to get a win in Astana, Thomas Christiansen’s students are considered outsiders game Thursday night in the opinion of the bookmakers.

Given the circumstances of this game, we expect a closed and balanced match in which the home team to highlight their own field advantage, that advantage has managed to pull points against other opponents in the group. Moreover, it would not be shocking if we see a possible success of the “red lantern” in front of the leader hierarchy, considering the relatively low stakes which are announced for this game.