Alashkert vs Connah’s Quay

There is everything to play for at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium as Alashkert and Connah’s Quay meet in the return leg of their Champions League qualifying tie following a 2-2 first-leg draw.

Before the first-leg draw, Alashkert had enjoyed a four-game winning streak in all competitions, a run that saw them score seven goals and concede just one in return. Indeed, the free-scoring ‘Yellows’ have found the back of the net in each of their previous seven competitive outings, scoring over 1.5 goals in three of the last five. However, entertainment has been sparse in Alashkert’s recent home matches as four of the last five saw one or both teams fail to get on the scoresheet in fixtures garnering under 2.5 total goals. Topically, four of their previous five competitive home contests featured the same 0-0 HT scoreline. Alashkert’s ability to control proceedings from the get-go has seen them score the opening goal (if any) in seven of their last eight competitive home games.

On the other hand, the visitors are betting outsiders ahead of the kick-off but take the field in high spirits after avoiding defeat in their last five competitive matches in a row (W3, D2). Andy Morrison’s men have rediscovered their scoring instincts lately, going from netting just once in two games to bagging 2+ goals in their last four outings on the bounce. Delivering action from the onset, they have opened the scoring before the 20th minute in their last three competitive games. Since being held to a goalless draw to domestic rivals Penybont in mid-March, none of Nomads’ subsequent seven road trips in all competitions have ended level (W6, L1), with five of their seven wins in that period yielding a full-time margin of 2+ goals.