- Mornar have won 2 and drawn 2 of their last 4 home matches across all competitions, conceding an average of just 0.25 goals a game in the process.
- Escaldes are yet to win an away game across all competitions, drawing once and losing 3 times in 4 attempts.
- Morales has scored 2 goals in 1 match for Escaldes, who have won 3 of their last 5 games across all competitions.
Mornar’s momentum is with them in Montenegro
Atletic Club d'Escaldes hold a one-goal advantage in this UEFA Conference League qualifier after edging FK Mornar Bar 2-1 in last week's first leg in Andorra, but Mornar's home form suggests that they will be able to put the visitors under pressure at Stadion Pod Goricom this Thursday.
The Montenegrins are undefeated at home in all competitions this season, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their previous 4 games at Stadion Pod Goricom, where they concede an average of just 0.25 goals per 90 minutes. Mornar's overall form has been mixed but solid, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 in all competitions, though they will likely need to win this game after a 0-2 victory at FK Jezero Plav, and a 0-1 cup success at FK Decic Tuzi.
Stesevic has his Mornar men set up in a compact 4-2-3-1 which is based on structure, a double pivot and smooth transitions in possession, while Morales is the difference-maker for Escaldes, who play from a 4-3-3 base, and have their players packed into a dense block, waiting for fast vertical runs and set piece opportunities.
Escaldes have the edge
Escaldes are the favourites for this game by a small margin, though it's difficult to see how they can get through Mornar's iron curtain in Montenegro. However, Escaldes have won their last 2 matches in all competitions, and have taken 3 wins from their last 5 in all, after backing up their first-leg win with a 2-0 home success over Penya Encarnada d'Andorra, following a 3-1 defeat at Inter Club d'Escaldes.
Both teams to score 'No' and under 2.5 goals is available, and it's a selection that makes heaps of appeal for this clash, which looks set to be a tense one-goal match-up on Thursday. Escaldes have shown that they are capable of getting the better of Mornar, though the hosts' unbeaten home record means that we're siding with the Montenegrins for this encounter.
