The home team boasts superior overall strength and is in excellent form. They've recently achieved an impressive five - game winning streak across various competitions. In their last ten official matches, the team recorded eight wins, one draw, and one loss.
On the offensive end, they're in top gear. They've averaged two goals per game in the last five official matches. Defensively, they're solid. In the past ten official games, they've conceded less than one goal per game and kept three clean sheets.
Their home - field performance is particularly outstanding. They've won seven, drawn two, and lost one in their last ten home games. In the season's qualifying round, they also defeated the opponent 3 - 2 at home. In the first leg of this tie, they thrashed the away team 3 - 1 on the road, giving them a huge advantage in advancing to the next stage. Now back at home, their morale is sky - high.
In terms of the lineup, only the forward Romeo Furmant is out due to a muscle contusion, which has a relatively limited impact on the team.