Finishing Touches Expected in the UEFA Champions League qualification rounds: Accumulator Tips for July 30

Actions continue in the UEFA Champions League qualification rounds on Wednesday, where different teams will hope to get something done in the second leg. They had earlier played the first leg last week, and the fate that some clubs hangs on the result of this phase. Below are three selected games from the tournament with expert views, predictions, and odds.

Malmö FF vs RFS

Malmö will hope to finish the job and advance to the next round when they welcome Latvian RFS to the Elada Stadion. They had earlier in the first leg of this round secured a 4-1 away from home, and as it stands, they will have an easy move to the next round. While the hosts won’t leave any stone unturned to get the work done and possibly win again, I think the best option in this game is the goal options. Interestingly, the hosts have scored 18 goals in their last six games, and putting that side by side with their offensive play in the first leg, it is most likely that we will see another productive encounter. On the other hand, the Latvian side has also been exceptional offensively; they scored eleven goals in their last three games, and their last three games have seen at least four goals scored. So, with this and the fact that the visitors are ready to fight back, I expect goals from this game.

Possible Starting Lineup

Malmö FF (4-4-2) — Robin Olsen, Colin Rosler, Pontus Jansson, Andrej Djuric, Busanello, Jens Stryger, Oliver Berg, Otto Rosengren, Hugo Bolin, Sead Haksabanovic, Taha Ali.

RFS (4-4-2) — Marko Maric, Roberts Savalnieks, Elvis Stuglis, Ziga Lipuscek, Mor Talla, Janis Ikaunieks, Harona Njie, Stefan Panic, Dmitrijs Zelenkovs, Darko Lemajic, Davis Ikaunieks.

• Bet: Over 2.5

Ludogorets vs Rijeka

The first leg of the encounter between the two sides ended goalless at the HNK Rijeka stadium, and they now settle scores at the Huvepharma Arena to know the club that will advance to the next round. The hosts have a rich history playing on the continental stage, having reached the group stage of the 2024-25 Europa League. On the other hand, Rijeka have never played in the UEFA Champions League in the history of the club and last played in a UEFA competition back in the 2020/21 season, when they played in the Europa League. However, the pendulum may swing to either side, and this will make me pick from the goal market in this game. Just as the first leg ended goalless, I do not expect many goals in this clash as well.

Possible Starting Lineup

Ludogorets (4-5-1) — Hendrik Bonmann, Joel Andersson, Olivier Verdon, Simeon Shishkov, Son, Pedro Naressi, Deroy Duarte, Mounir Chouiar, Stanislav Ivanov, Ivajlo Chochev, Yves Erick Bile.

Rijeka (4-3-3) — Martin Zlomislić, Ante Oreč, Ante Majstorović, Stjepan Radeljić, Mladen Devetak, Dejan Petrovič, Niko Janković, Tiago Dantas, Toni Fruk, Luka Menalo, Merveil Ndockyt.

• Bet: Under 2.5 goals

Ferencvaros vs Noah

Ferencvaros will hope to put the final nail in the coffin when they welcome Armenia’s Noah to the Groupama Arena. The Hungarian champions got a narrow 2-1 win away from home and will hope to at least advance to the next round with the fans being their 12th man on the field. The hosts will be without Ibrahim Cisse in this clash due to the suspension he got in the first leg. However, I don’t expect that to stop them from dominating the match, especially at a time when Noah are poor on the road. Interestingly, Noah have only seen one away win (against North Macedonia’s Shkendija) on the continent in the history of the club. Regardless, I expect a good fighting spirit from them in this game, and that will, in turn, affect the number of goals in the game. Moreover, they have scored at least two goals in eight of their last ten games on the road.

Possible Starting Lineup

Ferencvaros (4-4-2) — Dénes Dibusz, Callum O'Dowda, Bence Ötvös, Gábor Szalai, Toon Raemaekers, Ibrahim Cisse, Lenny Joseph, Naby Keïta, Alex Tóth, Jonathan Levi, Barnabás Varga.

Noah (4-5-1) — Ognjen Cancarevic, David Sualehe, Sergey Muradyan, Gonçalo Silva, Eric Boakye, Yan Eteki, Gustavo Sangaré, Alen Grgic, Imran Oulad Omar, Hélder Ferreira, Gonçalo Gregório.

• Bet: Over 2.5