FC Astana carry a narrow 1-0 aggregate lead into this second leg after grinding out an away win in Tirana, and the Kazakh side rarely looked troubled at the back in that first leg. Dinamo Tirana failed to register a shot on target across the 90 minutes last week and must now chase a game away from home against an opponent that has kept a clean sheet in its only competitive outing this season. The Albanian visitors are forced to open up, which could leave space for Astana's experienced midfield to pick them apart on the counter. Expect a controlled, professional performance from the hosts to see them safely through to the next round.
Astana won the first leg 1-0 away, kept a clean sheet, and now return home with a clear quality and form advantage. Dinamo Tirana have failed to score in their only match this season.
Astana already lead the tie and are strong favorites at home. Even if Dinamo Tirana force a draw, the hosts would progress, making a home win or draw the near-certain outcome.
The first leg produced just one goal, and both sides have limited scoring records so far. Astana's defensive solidity and Dinamo Tirana's blunt attack make a low-scoring encounter likely.
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81FC Astana
Coach: Grigori Babayan
Dinamo Tirana
Coach: Ilir Daja
