Urartu vs Zrinjski Prediction: Will the Armenian players win the first match?

In the first match of the first qualifying round of the Champions League Urartu will host Zrinski at home. This meeting will take place in Yerevan and will kick off on 11 July. According to bookmakers, both teams have equal chances to win and are generally teams of the same level. Will the Armenian players be able to take advantage of the support of their home stands and win the first match?

Urartu showed itself perfectly in the previous campaign of the Armenian Premier League and won the championship title. The team scored 83 points in 36 meetings and was three points ahead of the nearest pursuer Pyunik. As it is known, the first place in the Armenian championship gives a ticket only to the first qualifying round of the Champions League. We would like to add that Urartu won the Armenian Cup last season, beating Shirak 2:1 in the final.

Zrinjski's advantage in the previous season in Bosnia was more impressive. The team won the league title, beating the nearest pursuer Borac Banja Luka by as much as 20 points. The club had the best attack and the most reliable defense, with a goal difference of +44. Zrinjski played three friendly matches ahead of their European appearances and did not allow any slip-ups - three wins with a goal difference of 9:2.

It isn't easy to choose a favorite for the upcoming duel, but we can talk about the high productivity of both teams. For example, five of the last six matches against the Bosnian team have been won through a total over. In Yerevan, it is unlikely to be closed football; the teams will try to play the best possible game in the first leg. We do not rule out a game advantage for the hosts; they will be better with the fans' support.