- A close and possibly cagey 1st Leg is anticipated between two similar clubs with very different attacking styles.
- Legia coach Kosta Runjaić has experience of winning cups and has a defensive approach, while FK Aktobe coach Andrei Karpovich is known for developing Kazakh talent and defensive structures.
- Legia’s squad has more experience of the game, with players like Josué controlling play and Ernest Muçi providing the drive and goals.
KP Legia Warszawa vs FK Aktobe: two clubs on the rise
The history books show that this is the first-ever competitive match between KP Legia Warszawa and FK Aktobe.
However, the potential for exposure and a big payday for both clubs at this stage of the competition means there should be plenty of excitement around this standoff.
The KP Legia Warszawa vs FK Aktobe odds are against the visitors on Thursday, with Legia coming in at -133, Aktobe at +350 and the draw at +280.
Familiar with the grind, Legia look to grind out a win
Legia have experienced an up and down start to domestic play in Poland, drawing four of their last six matches and splitting two wins from their opening six against Jagiellonia Bialystok.
The problem with Legia is that they are rarely able to follow up on a good performance with another and they will likely be forced into playing for the win on Thursday.
Our KP Legia Warszawa vs FK Aktobe prediction is that they are always tough to beat, however, with veteran defender Artur Jędrzejczyk marshalling Legia’s back line, Josué dictating play and Muçi providing dynamic attacking runs and crucial goals when matches are tight.
Discipline and drive should make Aktobe difficult opponents
Despite lacking recent match data, FK Aktobe will be a disciplined and hard-to-beat opponent on Thursday.
They are a pragmatic side who like to get men behind the ball and counter-attack when the time is right, and their chief goal threat, Igor Sergeev, is known for his international scoring pedigree.
This KP Legia Warszawa vs FK Aktobe preview highlights that with Yerkebulan Tungyshbayev, Aktobe possess a midfield player who will look to push the tempo and spark their counterattacks.