KF Ballkani, on an impressive six-game winning streak in all competitions, will look to extend it when they host Sivasspor in the Europa Conference League on Thursday with a kickoff at 10 pm.
After becoming the first Kosovan club to reach the group stage of a UEFA competition, Ballkani FK looked to have blown their chance at claiming their first group stage win.
However, despite surrendering a 3-1 lead in their game against Sivasspor last week, the Kosovar outfit went on to secure a 4-3 victory over their Turkish opponent’s thanks to a dramatic winner from Krasniqi in the final minutes of injury time.
They followed up their dramatic triumph with another impressive result this weekend against Malisheva as they moved into fourth place in Group H with five wins from five games.
Sivasspor claimed their first win of the Turkish Super Lig season at the weekend with a 2-0 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir.
The visitors also received a confidence boost at the weekend as they beat Istanbul Basaksehir 2-0 to claim their first win of the Turkish Super Lig season.
Dia Saba dispatched his spot-kick in first-half stoppage time before he wrapped up his brace and the three points with an 85th-minute strike that helped Sivasspor move out of the Turkish Super Lig relegation zone.
KF Ballkani vs Sivasspor Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other, with the hosts winning. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Ballkani 2-1 FC Malishewa
- Sivasspor 3-4 Ballkani
- Ballkani 2-0 Gjilani
- FC Malishewa 2-3 Ballkani
Away
- Basaksehir 0-2 Sivasspor
- Sivasspor 3-4 Ballkani
- Sivasspor 1-2 Hatayspor
- Ankaragucu 2-1 Sivasspor
KF Ballkani Team News
Ballkani is still without the services of Rustem Hoxha, who is currently sidelined due to a knee injury. Potoku’s performance against Sivasspor last week, in which he scored a goal, could see him start again this weekend.
Sivasspor Team News
Coming off their first league win, Calimbay will likely keep changes to a minimum and retain the lineup that beat Zamalek. Max Gradel could be brought into the starting XI to replace Clinton N’Jie.
Prediction and Odds
Despite Ballkani claiming a narrow win, the two sides demonstrated last week that they are closely matched. We think Sivasspor will be unable to claim consecutive victories over Ballkani, as we believe Thursday’s contest will finish all square.
- Double Chance
- Draw
- Both Teams to Score
