Aug 4th features a match where Linfield will host Zürich at Windsor Park in a clash of the Europa League. Linfield is fresh off their 0-8 blowout loss against Bodø / Glimt. Hugo Vetlesen scored the first goal for Bodø / Glimt in the 7th minute, then Victor Okoh Boniface added another in the 21st minute on a penalty kick In the end, Linfield couldn’t muster any offence and Bodø / Glimt ran away with the shutout win. Linfield is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while zürich is fresh off their 0-2 loss against St. Gallen. Julian Vonmoos struck first for St. Gallen in the 20th minute, then Omeragic added another on an own goal in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time In the end, Zürich couldn’t muster any offence and St. Gallen ran away with the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 2 of their last 10.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out.
Zürich is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Mirlind Kryeziu and Lindrit Kamberi each only have 1 goal in their last 5. Linfield is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Jordan Stewart and Clarke each having 2 goals in their last 5.