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Birkirkara vs KI Klasksvik Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

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Birkirkara vs KI Klasksvik Predictions

Sides are starting their European campaigns on Thursday night, as the first round of Europa League qualifiers get under way. There’s a preliminary round , which takes out some of the weaker sides in the competition, and that’s the stage at which both Birkirkara and KI start off in Europe this year. The pair are looking to progress further than ever before in the Europa League, but can they take a step in to the next round of the qualifiers with a first leg victory on Thursday night?

Both sides lack a storied history in Europe, especially a KI side who are searching for their first ever Europa League victory. Meanwhile, the hosts went all the way to the third qualifying round in 2016, when they were beaten heavily by Krasnodar of Russia. Can they outdo that finish with a strong run in this summer’s qualifiers? We think that the Maltese side have a tough clash against the Faroe Island’s KI.

The Meistaradeildin team make this considerable trip as outsiders, which is probably based on their record in Europe. However, the hosts have won just three of their last 22 Europa League games. Their recent record at home in this competition is poor, having won two of their last 11 home clashes. Scottish side Hearts claimed a 0-0 draw here two years ago, so it’s hard to see the hosts deserving their favourites tag in this clash.

Meanwhile, KI come in to this clash in form. They are unbeaten in six, which has taken them up to second in the Meistaradeildin. They’ve won five matches on the bounce, which has put them in fantastic form ahead of their opening European clash of the season. Four of those five wins have seen them claim an away win, moving them just five points short of top spot. That has them ready for this trip, but could KI continue their brilliant run by claiming a result in Europe this week?

We think the fact that the visitors are midway through their season is a huge factor in this game. Birkirkara haven’t played since May, while KI are in perfect condition ahead of this first leg. We see them getting a result with that fitness advantage, and given their brilliant recent form. The stage is set for KI to take advantage of Birkirkara’s poor record in Europe, so we’re going with the visitors to avoid defeat. KI to claim a draw at least is our tip, while we see this contest finishing 1-1.

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