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Match preview

Having drawn on the road, APOEL will now feel they’re in pole position to get through this clash.

Eight nights ago, these two clubs played out a goalless draw at Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia.

This time, at GSP Stadium, there must be a winner.

APOEL certainly came into this tie as favourites, given their European pedigree.

However, their last continental adventure in 2020 ended in the play-offs, beaten by Slovan Liberec.

So, Sofronis Avgousti’s side are very much aiming to get into the group stages this time round.

Botev Plovdiv meanwhile were Cup Winners’ Cup quarter-finalists back in 1963.

However, in more recent times, the Bulgarian club have never gone beyond the third qualifying round.

This isn’t likely to change this season with a home win likely to Nicosia.

Awaiting the winners in the Europa Conference League third qualifying round are Osijek or Kyzylzhar.