UEFA Europa Conference League
Apollon Tel Aviv has been absent from the European scene in recent years, but now it is determined to make an impact and is doing well so far, having eliminated Ludogorets and GKS Katowice. They were expected to lose in Italy against Atalanta, but they played a commendable match and left with a clean sheet and a goalless draw. A new home game in Hungary awaits the Israeli team, which has already gotten used to this.
The goalless draw was Atalanta's first official match of the new season. It was followed by a home victory over Sassuolo in Serie A over the weekend. It is clear that Atalanta is the more valuable team and remains the favorite in the tie. Such an early exit would be quite unexpected and a major setback for the Italian team.
Prediction: victory for AtalantaI expect Atalanta to start getting into rhythm after their first match of the season. Apollon showed that they should not be underestimated and can put up a fight. Still, I think the Italians will tighten up for the return leg and should move forward.
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