Ferencvarosi TC vs FK Qarabag Predictions

• Qarabag have won eight of their last nine games
• Both teams have scored in just two of Qarabag’s last five games
• Five of Ferencvarosi’s last six matches have featured at least three goals

Varga can spearhead charge from Keane’s boys

The prize of a place in the Champions League group stage is almost in sight for Ferencvarosi and Qarabag and that means we could be in for two tight legs in their qualifying tie, with the first match coming on Tuesday.

The Hungarians, managed by Republic of Ireland legend Robbie Keane, will fancy their chances of gaining a first-leg lead, with the boss showing just how much attention he is giving the tie by making ten changes to their line-up for their latest league game against Puskas Academy.

That ended in a 2-1 defeat to the side who ran them closest in the Hungarian league last term but star striker Barnabas Varga, who already had four goals in the Champions League this season, should be back to boost their attack and he can make all the difference.

Qarabag may just find Budapest trip too much

Azerbaijani outfit Qarabag are regular participants at this level and have failed to get through this stage of the competition in three of the last four seasons.

They have rested this weekend in anticipation of the biggest game of their season, but they are likely to find it a lot tougher than their victories over League of Ireland side Shelbourne and Shkendija from Macedonia.

It should be keenly contested but the Hungarians hold the edge and could just come out on top by a 2-1 scoreline.