The home side is eager to achieve a positive result in their UEFA Champions League debut, leveraging the home advantage. In their last friendly, they drew with Chornomorets (3-1). In their last three home matches, Drita secured 2 wins and 1 loss. However, the team has conceded goals in 7 of their last 9 outings, indicating that defensive improvements are necessary. Drita has not managed to overturn the scoreline in four matches where they conceded the first goal.
FC Drita enters this first qualifying match after being crowned champions of the Kosovo Championship for the 2024/25 season. Coach Ramadani’s tactical setup typically involves a 4-3-3 formation, with a focus on rapid offensive transitions. Key players, including Arb Manaj, Almir Ajzeraj, and Lidon Balaj, are tasked with high pressing and exploiting spaces behind the opposing defence. The right wing, bolstered by the aggressive runs of full-back Besnik Krasniqi, serves as their principal avenue of attack. All players are available for selection for this match.