The first match of the series was dominated by Velež, who, as expected, played more freely at home and had over 60% of the ball. However, they failed to achieve the desired result, as both teams created a comparable number of chances.

The Red Eagles, unlike their Bosnian opponent, had to play during the week. The match against Dacia Buiucani (0-1) also didn't go according to plan: Milsami dominated the game, but their opponents capitalized on their chances more confidently.

Scoring problems have plagued the Moldovan club since the start of the season and will likely be felt in the return match against the team from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The additional workload for the hosts and the away format for the visitors create a more closed game, in which chances are likely to be even fewer than in the first leg. Milsami also has experience and the quality of their players, but given their recent results, a Velež win doesn't seem out of the question.

A match that could lead to a sensation, one that already occurred in the first leg, when the Andorrans beat the Welsh team away. The Andorran championship hasn't improved in class, and Santa Coloma finished a relatively lowly fourth last season. However, the Pyrenees' opponents are quite problematic. Penibont finished only sixth in the Welsh championship, 39 points behind leaders TNS—almost as many as they accumulated this season. The Welsh team only qualified for European competition via a playoff tournament within the championship. The Welsh league has become one of the most deteriorating in Europe in recent years, so Penibont's failure is not surprising. It's unlikely that a frankly mediocre team will be able to perform well in European competition, so a victory for the hosts doesn't seem like a big surprise, and it's realistic to expect a second consecutive clean sheet for the Andorrans.

The victory in Luxembourg allowed Dynamo to take the first step toward advancing to the second round, but a one-goal lead was far from comfortable. The Tbilisi team started the first leg brilliantly, quickly taking a two-goal lead, but then allowed the unexpectedly bold and combative Luxembourg club to claw its way back into the game and keep the suspense going into the return leg. Now Temuri Ketsbaia's team returns to their home field, where they have felt significantly more confident this season, despite often making defensive errors. Furthermore, the rhythm they have already established thanks to the ongoing Georgian championship looks to be an advantage for Dynamo. Since the first leg, Dynamo hasn't played any official matches, so the coaching staff is unlikely to make any changes to the lineup, which started the match well in Luxembourg.

Mondorf deserves serious praise for the character they showed in the first game: despite conceding two early goals, the Luxembourgers didn't give up, managed to close the gap, and were quite active up front. Now, however, they face an away game against an opponent who traditionally performs much better at home. Martin Forkel's men will likely try to find their attacking chances again, but that won't be easy on the road and against a more experienced Dynamo.

BATE qualified for European competition thanks to their victory in the Belarusian Cup, but their results in the Belarusian league are abysmal and they're in the relegation zone after the first round. However, before the European competition, they strengthened their squad, and in Albania, thanks to their cup-winning nature, they were able to snatch a draw in an unfavorable match.

The Albanian Championship runners-up lost most of their starting lineup, including their top scorers, during the off-season. However, Elbasani, returning to European competition after 20 years, had a statistical advantage in the first leg against BATE but couldn't hold on for the win. The return leg will be held on a neutral venue in hot Azerbaijan, but it's unlikely to be particularly heated. Assuming both teams take advantage of a rare scoring opportunity in regulation time, we'll know the winner a little later.

Riga is currently on a good run, with a great attack and a high scoring record in the domestic league. Irish side Glentoran are combative, will commit a lot of fouls, and will certainly try to catch the hosts on the counterattack, putting them one goal ahead. However, the overall quality of the RFS players is significantly higher, so the Latvian club should easily win this match thanks to their home crowd and superior physical form.

Caernarfon had a rousing end to the previous season, racking up one domestic championship victory after another. But the Welshmen were unprepared for the Conference League match, as the team hadn't played any matches for three months. Meanwhile, Levadia has been playing domestic tournaments since the spring.
The Estonians essentially decided everything in their first match. All that remained was to officially secure their passage to the next round.

The teams approached the European Cup clash in varying physical condition, but that didn't stop Zira, who hadn't played yet this season, from crushing their opponents on home soil. Torpedo, who was well prepared physically, failed in their away game. They need to make up for it at home, but the team isn't known for consistency on their own field either.

Zira pleasantly surprised in their home match: their newcomers performed admirably, their defense was disciplined, and their less-than-scoring attack managed ten shots on target and scored three goals. There's one caveat: the team didn't look invincible on the road last season, leaving this matchup somewhat of a challenge.

Torpedo has a well-coordinated and in-form team, while Zira benefits from the scoreline from the first leg and the quality of the newcomers who have strengthened the team. Weighing the pros and cons, let's assume that both teams' defenses make a mistake, and the visitors will be able to not only maintain their home handicap, but also not lose in Georgia.

«Сент-Джозефс» (GIB) та «Богеміанс» зіграють матч Ліги конференцій Європи УЄФА на стадіоні «Вікторія» 16 липня 2026 року.

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