TIPS - Legia Warszawa VS AEK Larnaca FC

[(Legia Warszawa) Strength]:
1. Legia Warszawa suffered a defeat on the road in the first leg. They have to secure at least a 3-goal big win in this game to have a chance of completing a comeback. Thus, they are motivated to attack in this game.
2. Legia Warszawa forward Jean Pierre Nsame scored a goal in the first leg, once helping the team tie the game. He scored in the last 3 Europa League qualifiers, showing excellent performances in this tournament.
3. Legia Warszawa won 3-1 over GKS Katowice at home in the last league game, showing stable form, not affected by their Europa League loss.
4. Legia Warszawa scored 8 goals in the last 5 competitive games, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
5. Legia Warszawa were unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw in four competitive games at home this season so far, revealing strong performances.
6. Legia Warszawa conceded 2 goals in 4 competitive games at home this season so far, with an average of only 0.5 goals per game, indicating solid defense.

[(Legia Warszawa) Weakness]:
1. Legia Warszawa midfielder Bartosz Kapustka was sent off with a red card in the first leg and will be suspended in this game.

[(AEK Larnaca FC) Strength]:
1. AEK Larnaca FC's domestic league has yet to kick off, so the team have one more week to rest and can fully focus on this Europa League qualifier. Besides, their players' fitness is also good.
2. AEK Larnaca FC showed multiple scorers on offense as their 4 goals in the first leg were scored by 4 players, demonstrating their strong teamwork.
3. AEK Larnaca FC won 4-1 over Legia Warszawa at home in the first leg, securing a 2-game winning streak and showing fit form.
4. AEK Larnaca FC scored 8 goals in the last 5 Europa League qualifiers in regular time, averaging 1.6 goals per game and showcasing reliable offense.
5. In the last 5 Europa League qualifiers in regular time, AEK Larnaca FC conceded 4 goals, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, boasting reliable defense.

[(AEK Larnaca FC) Weakness]:
1. AEK Larnaca FC took a 3-goal lead in the first leg. They will focus on solid defense in this away match, indicating limited motivation to win.
2. AEK Larnaca FC were winless with 1 draw and 1 loss in two Europa League qualifiers on the road, showing a severe lack of away strength.

[Tips]:
Legia Warszawa lost the first leg of the Europa League qualifier, but they secured a league win, showing their overall form is still reliable.

Besides, the team boast full attack lately, and their home performance is also strong.

AEK Larnaca FC took a 3-goal lead, with a positive situation of advancing.

The team feature excellent offense and defense, and their players' fitness is good as their domestic league has yet to start.

However, AEK Larnaca FC are not good at playing on the road.

The AH line also does not support the away team in this match.

Thus, Legia Warszawa are worth backing in this game.

[Recommended]:
Legia Warszawa (-0.5/1)