Ruzomberok vs Trabzonspor prediction 25/07/2024 | Europa League

• Date: 25/07/2024
• Competition: UEFA Europa League
• KO: 18:30 CEST
• Venue: Futbalový štadión MFK Ružomberok (Ružomberok)

The Futbalový štadión MFK Ružomberok Is the host for a Europa League  qualification tie on Thursday evening as Ruzomberok  takes on Trabzonspor. 

Ruzomberok vs Trabzonspor Betting Tips: Trabzonspor Win / Over 2.5 Goals

Trabzonspor begin their European campaign with a trip to Slovakia to face Ružomberok in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round. The Turkish giants are returning to continental competition after a one year absence, and will be keen to take a first-leg advantage against their Slovakian hosts.

Finishing last season in good form with seven wins from their last nine fixtures of the campaign, Abdullah Avcı´s side certainly boast more European experience. Trabzonspor also won six of their last eight away fixtures across all competitions. 

Ružomberok secured a place in the Europa League second qualifying round after overcoming Tobol 5-3 on aggregate. The Slovaks have been in good home form, with three wins and a draw in their last four competitive matches at Futbalový štadión MFK Ružomberok.

In recent seasons, Ružomberok have struggled when stepping up into European competition. Ondřej Smetana´s side lost six of seven previous Europa League ties since 2017.

While Trabzonspor have struggled in previous away matches in European tournaments, they should prove too strong for their Slovak hosts on Thursday.

Goals can be expected with Ruzomberok bagging five in their superb win against Tobol a fortnight ago. The hosts have seen over 2.5 goals netted in seven of their last nine matches. With Trabzonspor seeing the same outcome in six of their last seven on the road, a high-scoring occasion seems likely.

I´m banking on at least three goals scored, with Trabzonspor´s greater quality and experience pushing them to an away victory.