In this match, FC Zurich will host Linfield at their home stadium ‘Stadion Letzigrund’. FC Zurich has an advantage of 2 goals as, in the first leg between these two teams, FC Zurich beat Linfield with 2 goals to nil. It will be a difficult task for the away side to overcome their 2 goals deficit and qualify for the next round.
Match Details
Match | Zurich vs Linfield |
Date | Thursday, August 11, 2022 |
Time | 10:30 PM (IST) |
Venue | Stadion Letzigrund |
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FC Zurich vs Linfield Broadcast details: Where to watch the live match?
Viewers can catch up with the live online stream on Sony TEN channels and on Sony LIV.
FC Zurich vs Linfield: Head to Head Stats and Team Betting Odds
The two teams have locked horns only once before which was in the first leg of the Europa League. In the first leg, FC Zurich defeated Linfield 0-2.
Players to watch out
Antonio Marchesano
FC Zurich’s central attacking midfielder is a key player for his team. Antonio Marchesano ended the last season with 13 goals and 6 assits being the 2nd top goal scorer and 3rd top assist provider of his team.
Wilfried Gnonto
FC Zurich’s winger is running on a fine form. Wilfried Gnonto helped his side in the first leg to claim the victory by scoring a goal. He bagged 8 goals last season.
Cheick Conde
FC Zurich’s central midfielder Cheick Conde is playing wonderful football. He is helping his team in midfield massively. Conde scored in the last leg which led his side to the victory ultimately having an advantage in the 2nd leg.
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FC Zurich vs Linfield: Predicted Line-up
FC Zurich Predicted Starting XI: Brecher; Boranijasevic, Kamberi, Kryeziu, Aliti; Selnaes, Conde; Gnonto, Marchesano, Okita; Aiyegun
Linfield Predicted Starting XI: Johns; Shields, Hall, Roscoe; Finlayson, Fallon, McClean, Mulgrew, Clarke; McDaid, Millar
FC Zurich vs Linfield: Prediction: Who will win this match?
In the first leg, FC Zurich somehow defeated the home side Linfield. FC Zurich is struggling with their form but they managed to defeat Linfield. In their last 5 matches, they have lost 2, drew 2 and won only one which was against Linfield. Whereas, Linfield in their last 5 matches, have lost 3 and won 2.
As FC Zurich is going to the second leg with an advantage of 2 goals, they are quite clear to win the second leg too and qualify for the next round.
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FC Zurich vs Linfield: Team News
FC Zurich:
10th in the Super League
Injured: Blerim Dzemaili
Doubtful: – None
Unavailable: – None
Linfield:
Northern Ireland Premiership not yet started
Injured: None
Doubtful: – None
Unavailable: – None