Liepāja vs Dečić preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Stadions Daugava Tomorrow - 4:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Liepāja Liepāja
Dečić Dečić
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 4:00 PM
1st Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2

CONTEXT

In the Europa Conference League first qualifying round, Liepāja welcomes Dečić to Stadions Daugava for the second leg of their tie. Equal power scores of 50 for each side create a balanced platform for this international cup clash. The home environment at the Latvian stadium offers Liepāja an opportunity to leverage local support and familiarity. Both teams lack recent form records, which adds uncertainty to expectations surrounding their performances. Squad assessments point to Liepāja as the marginally stronger unit despite the parity in power metrics. Limited data availability across various analytical categories means preparations will focus on core strengths rather than statistical edges. This encounter promises a competitive battle as teams seek progression in the competition.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Both teams enter this Europa Conference League qualifier with identical power scores of 50.
  • Form: Neither side has recorded a recent form score, indicating limited recent activity.
  • Squad: Liepāja is designated as the stronger team despite equal power ratings.
  • Efficiency: No efficiency metrics are available for either Liepāja or Dečić ahead of the match.
  • Transition: Data on transitional play remains unavailable for this fixture.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows no available xG data for both teams.
  • xVariable: The xVariable assessment lacks specific details due to missing inputs.
  • Market: Liepāja 55.9% (Δ+0.5%) | Draw 26.3% (Δ-0.2%) | Dečić 17.7% (Δ-0.3%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Liepāja A. Alm
A. Alm
VS
Dečić N. Jandrić
N. Jandrić
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Liepāja
55.92%
Draw
26.34%
Away Dečić
17.74%

Movement

Changes since opening
Liepāja
+0.53%
Draw
-0.21%
Dečić
-0.32%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
50
50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Liepāja
Dečić
Power Score
50
50
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Liepāja Opponent-weighted form score
Dečić Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Liepāja Dečić

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Liepāja Liepāja Home
0 matches
Dečić Dečić Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:03:45+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 09, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2
Stadium
Stadions Daugava
Capacity
5083
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Ben McMaster
Stephen Bell
J. Doherty
Shane Andrews

Squad

Referee : Ben McMaster

Squad

12
Danijel Petković
Danijel Petković Goalkeeper
24
Dāvis Ošs
Dāvis Ošs Goalkeeper
1
Alvis Sorokins
Alvis Sorokins Goalkeeper
2
Bart Straalman
Bart Straalman Defender
26
Vjačeslavs Isajevs
Vjačeslavs Isajevs Defender
35
Vladislavs Sorokins
Vladislavs Sorokins Defender
4
Marvin Martins Santos Da Graca
Marvin Martins Santos Da Graca Defender
5
Amilcar Júnior Silva
Amilcar Júnior Silva Defender
33
Iļja Korotkovs
Iļja Korotkovs Defender
3
Kirils Iljins
Kirils Iljins Defender
Leonel Strumia
Leonel Strumia Midfielder
28
Andrii Korobenko
Andrii Korobenko Midfielder
23
Amar Haïdara
Amar Haïdara Midfielder
11
Ivans Patrikejevs
Ivans Patrikejevs Midfielder
55
Fellipe Vieira Cardoso
Fellipe Vieira Cardoso Midfielder
22
Irad Mshindi Ambugo
Irad Mshindi Ambugo Midfielder
6
N'Guetta Rodolphe Ekou
N'Guetta Rodolphe Ekou Midfielder
29
Lauris Lākutis
Lauris Lākutis Midfielder
31
Chovanie Amatkarijo
Chovanie Amatkarijo Attacker
8
Amadou Traore
Amadou Traore Attacker
44
Kyvon Leidsman
Kyvon Leidsman Attacker
9
Ingars Pūlis
Ingars Pūlis Attacker
14
Djibril Guèye
Djibril Guèye Attacker
17
Bruno Melnis
Bruno Melnis Attacker
7
Oluwatimilehin Abiodun Ogunniyi
Oluwatimilehin Abiodun Ogunniyi Attacker
70
Danila Patijčuks
Danila Patijčuks Attacker
18
Joseph Oloko Ede
Joseph Oloko Ede Attacker
Referee : Ben McMaster

Squad

13
Pavle Velimirović
Pavle Velimirović Goalkeeper
25
Danilo Radošević
Danilo Radošević Goalkeeper
21
Andrej Camaj
Andrej Camaj Goalkeeper
15
Pjeter Ljuljđuraj
Pjeter Ljuljđuraj Defender
29
Nikola Braunović
Nikola Braunović Defender
17
Leon Ujkaj
Leon Ujkaj Defender
22
Jonathan Drešaj
Jonathan Drešaj Defender
18
Lazar Maraš
Lazar Maraš Defender
16
Matija Božanović
Matija Božanović Midfielder
74
Petar Pavlicevic
Petar Pavlicevic Midfielder
Aleksa Ćetković
Aleksa Ćetković Midfielder
8
Arlind Maloku
Arlind Maloku Midfielder
9
Ilir Camaj
Ilir Camaj Attacker
Uroš Đuranović
Uroš Đuranović Attacker
Siniša Stanisavić
Siniša Stanisavić Attacker
Mario Gjolaj
Mario Gjolaj Attacker
11
Mark Djokaj
Mark Djokaj Attacker

CONCLUSION

The second leg at Stadions Daugava presents Liepāja with a chance to assert dominance in familiar surroundings against Dečić. Equal power ratings suggest a closely contested affair where small details may decide advancement. Absence of form data shifts attention toward squad organization and in-game adaptability. With no insights into efficiency or transitional elements, coaches will rely on training ground preparations. Set piece situations could emerge as key differentiators given the lack of prior metrics. Overall, the match offers an even platform for both participants to showcase their capabilities in this qualifying stage. Success will depend on execution and resilience throughout the ninety minutes.