- FC Twente are 21/50 favourites to beat 6/1 outsider DAC Dunajska in Slovakia, with the draw priced at 17/5.
- DAC have a mixed 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat in their last 5 games.
- Twente have a similar 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats in their last 5.
Opposing styles should ensure a tasty encounter
The contrast in styles between DAC Dunajska and FC Twente should ensure a very tasty encounter at the MOL Arena in Slovakia on Thursday.
Robert Klauss has got DAC set up to play a high-tempo, front-foot style of football which sees them press the opposition aggressively, and then move the ball vertically to try and get in behind. The Slovakian side will want to get the crowd behind them and cause Twente a few problems with some chaotic football, especially if they can create any kind of pressure.
John van den Brom has Twente set up in a much more pragmatic style in which they control the ball and the space between the lines and their transitions are sharp when the field opens up. Twente will be much more content to play the game and punish the visitors when they give them the chance.
Dutch side should have enough to justify low odds
The Dutch side are rightful favourites for this UEFA Conference League qualifier and they should have the edge on the night, but their odds of 21/50 do not warrant any interest at all when you consider the 6/1 price on DAC and the 17/5 on the draw.
The odds will swing if the result goes against Twente but that seems highly unlikely considering they hammered the Slovakian's 6-0 in the first leg of this qualification tie.
DAC's form has been mixed, but they have had some positive results recently, as evidenced by their 3-0 away win at FK Velez Mostar and 2-0 home victory over FC Dukla Banska Bystrica.
The 6-0 defeat to Twente was their only loss in the last five, so they have enough form to suggest they can keep it tight, but the Dutch visitors should have the quality to break them down again.
Goals look a much easier play
Over 2.5 goals at 1/2 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 13/20 are much more sensible bets for this clash, however, as the game looks likely to feature plenty of goalmouth action.
DAC's main threat comes from Ammar Ramadan, who has scored 2 goals in 3 UEFA Conference League qualifiers and 3 of the club's last 8 goals in all competitions, while Daan Rots has given Twente an instant boost up top with 1 goal in 1 UEFA Conference League qualifying game.
Sondre Oerjasaeter has been Twente's playmaker in their recent games, pulling the strings for 4 assists in Twente's last 5 matches.
