Ostrava vs Legia: Europa League Prediction (25.07.2025)

On July 25, 2025, at 00:00 WIB, Ostrava will face Legia in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. Bookmakers consider the two teams relatively equal in strength. Let’s take a look at their current form and provide a prediction for the match.

Ostrava

Ostrava finished last season as bronze medalists in the Czech league. Their entry into European qualification coincides with the start of the domestic season, so the team has been actively preparing with a series of friendly matches. However, nothing particularly remarkable stood out in these games. The coaching staff experimented with various tactical formations and gave playing time to reserve players. There were no significant changes to the squad over the summer break.

In last year’s European campaign, Ostrava reached the semifinals of the Europa Conference League qualifiers but failed to advance past Copenhagen.

Legia

Legia are far more experienced in European competitions. Last season, they made it to the main stage of the Europa Conference League and even advanced to the playoffs. After six group-stage matches, they finished seventh overall, qualifying directly for the Round of 16, where they defeated Molde. In the quarterfinals, Legia faced Chelsea — the eventual tournament champions. Despite being eliminated over two legs, they managed an impressive 2–1 win in London.

Ahead of the current season, the Polish club played a series of friendlies and showed good form by defeating Aktobe twice in the previous qualifying round. Last week, they also won the Polish Super Cup by beating Lech. Additionally, their domestic league match scheduled for July 20 was postponed, giving them extra time to prepare for the clash with Ostrava.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

There are no previous meetings between the two teams. This will be their first encounter.

Prediction

For the Ostrava vs Legia match, the prediction favors the visitors. The additional preparation time and the difference in European experience may influence the outcome. Therefore, the recommended bet is on Legia not to lose at odds of 1.52.