This is the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League Qualification Round 2 tie between Valletta and Raków Częstochowa. Raków carry a 3-1 lead from the first leg, meaning Valletta need to win by at least two clear goals to force extra time, or by three to progress directly. CheckLive does not state a favourite, so this is very much an open contest.
Valletta's recent form shows a mixed bag: they lost 1-3 to Raków in the first leg, then beat Balzan and Gżira United, but also lost to Ħamrun Spartans and Floriana. Raków, meanwhile, have one win in their last five—that first-leg victory over Valletta—along with draws against GKS Katowice and PSV Eindhoven, and losses to Wisła Płock and Olympiacos. Both sides have had inconsistent build-ups.
The only previous meeting between the two sides was that first leg, where Raków won 3-1. With that advantage, Raków will look to manage the game, while Valletta must push forward and try to close the gap. The key question is whether Valletta can improve on their first-leg performance at home.
