Jagiellonia Białystok vs FC Iberia 1999

Jagiellonia Białystok and Iberia 1999 meet in the Europa League play-off round, with a spot in the competition's league phase at stake. Jagiellonia sit sixth in an early Ekstraklasa table, while Iberia, Georgia's reigning champions, are currently third in the Erovnuli Liga. Jagiellonia arrive full of confidence after eliminating Rangers, winning 2-1 at home before holding on for a 1-1 draw at Ibrox, where Nik Prelec struck the crucial equaliser. Iberia 1999, formerly known as Saburtalo, needed extra time to see off Northern Ireland's Larne FC and remain Georgia's most decorated club since 2017, with seven league titles. The two sides have never met before, so this tie breaks new ground for both. With no history between them, this is a step into the unknown. Jagiellonia's continental experience and home advantage in the first leg should give them a slight edge. Our prediction: 2-1