Lexki arrives at this match following a victory against SEPTEMVRI Sofia by a score of (1-2). Over their last 10 matches in all competitions, Lexki secured 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses. Their defence has performed well, conceding in only 3 of the last 10 matches. Away from home, they tend to feature low-scoring games, with 10 out of their last 23 fixtures ending with fewer than 1.5 goals, and 15 of 23 with fewer than 2.5 goals. In 15 matches, they conceded the first goal 4 times and only managed to turn one of those situations around. In their last 20 away games across all competitions, there are notable trends: they scored 10 of their 27 goals in the final 15 minutes (76′-90′), and conceded 6 of their 15 goals within the 31-45 minute interval.
Lexki enters this match following a 1-2 victory against SEPTEMVRI Sofia in the Bulgarian Championship. In their first-leg encounter in the European League, they drew 0-0 against Braga. The visiting side often utilises a tactical 4-3-3 system, favouring a lower defensive block and quick counter-attacks. In this setup, midfielder Rildo is crucial for orchestrating their offensive plays, while the front line comprised of Radoslav Kirilov, Marin Petkov, and Mustapha Sangaré is expected to blend movement and finishing abilities. All players are available for this match.