Levi Rothermund
Maxline of Belarus host Sutjeska of Montenegro in the UEFA Conference League 2026/27 Second Qualifying Round on July 23 at the Mezőkövesdi Városi Stadion in Hungary. Both sides arrive at this tie having lost their most recent competitive matches, which makes the bookmakers’ lean toward Maxline somewhat interesting given neither team has won in weeks. The Belarusian side does carry better year-long numbers, with a 73% win rate across 11 matches in 2026, compared to Sutjeska’s 47% from 30 outings. One thing worth watching: Sutjeska midfielder Aleksa Golubovic carries two yellow cards from just the last two matches and sits on the edge of suspension.
On the attacking side, Marko Mrvaljevic is the one Sutjeska forward who has actually found the net recently, scoring once in the last two games. For Maxline, forward Radivoj Bosić has featured heavily with 180 minutes across the last two matches but is yet to register a goal or assist in that span, meaning he arrives under pressure to deliver something in Europe.
Hot stat: Sutjeska have lost all five of their last five matches, conceding in every single one, and have scored just once across those five games.
| 🏆 Tournament: | UEFA Conference League 2026/27 – Second Qualifying Round |
| 🏟 Venue: | Mezőkövesdi Városi Stadion, Mezőkövesd, Hungary |
| 🗓️ Date: | 23.07.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 CEST |
Maxline vs Sutjeska Prediction
Maxline are the more logical pick to advance here. Their 73% win rate this year is backed by a consistent run of results in domestic competition, and even their recent two-leg exit against Universitatea Craiova came against a side ranked far above them globally. Sutjeska, ranked 658th in the world compared to Maxline’s 430th, arrive on the back of five straight defeats. That run includes losses to Borac Banja Luka, Mornar, and Sarajevo in domestic play, which is not a confidence-inspiring sequence before a European tie.
Sutjeska’s style, built around a 4-1-4-1 setup, tends to be compact but has clearly broken down in recent weeks. Their discipline is also a concern: six yellow cards and a red card across their last five matches suggests a team under stress. Maxline in a 4-3-3 shape should have enough structure and quality to control the midfield battle. We think a Maxline win is the value pick here.
- Maxline win is the primary recommendation given their superior ranking, form over the year, and Sutjeska’s alarming five-match losing streak.
- Under 2.5 goals looks sensible given both teams have struggled to score recently. Maxline managed just 1 goal in their last two matches, Sutjeska likewise scored only 1 across five games.
- Both Teams to Score: No. Sutjeska’s attacking output has been minimal and Maxline’s defense should hold.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Maxline to win to nil |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Team Analysis
Maxline enter this tie having just been eliminated from the previous qualifying round by Romanian side Universitatea Craiova, losing 1-4 on aggregate (1-4 in the first leg, 0-1 in the second). Those results look bad on paper, but Craiova carry a world ranking of 229 and were always heavy favorites. Before that European campaign, Maxline beat Smorgon 4-2 in domestic play, which showed their attacking capability at that level. Over the full year, their 73% win rate from 11 matches is the most telling number. Coach Filipp Sokolinskiy has built a side that wins when it should win, and Sutjeska at this moment in time is a team they should beat.
Sutjeska’s recent run is genuinely difficult to explain away. Five losses in a row, including a two-leg exit to Kairat Almaty in European qualifying (0-2 and 1-2), and three straight domestic defeats to Borac Banja Luka, Mornar, and Sarajevo. They scored just one goal across those five games. Even accounting for a tough schedule, a team ranked 658th in the world losing to sides like Mornar (ranked 1417th) points to deeper problems. Coach Milorad Pekovic has his work cut out. The red card picked up by Andrija Raznatovic in recent action adds a disciplinary layer to an already fragile defensive unit.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Maxline the Favourite
- Moneyline Maxline 1.65 | Sutjeska 4.10
- Draw 3.60
Maxline at 1.65 reflects a 54% implied probability from the bookmakers, which honestly feels fair rather than generous. Sutjeska at 4.10 implies around 24% chance of an upset, and given their current form, that might even be slightly generous to the Montenegrin side. The draw at 3.60 is the market’s way of acknowledging that neither team is in great scoring form. We think backing Maxline to win at 1.65 is the cleanest route, especially when paired with the “to nil” angle given Sutjeska’s attacking drought.
Sutjeska. Source: Official Facebook
Possible Starting Lineups
Sutjeska Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Vladan Giljen
- DF: Anto Babic, Andrija Raznatovic, Kenroy Campbell
- MF: Aleksa Golubovic, Deni Hočko, Mamadou Camara, Aleksandar Šćekić
- FW: Marko Mrvaljevic, Petar Anicic, Slobodan Babic
Sutjeska have been operating in a 4-1-4-1 shape, and the players listed here reflect those who have featured most in the last two matches. Vladan Giljen is the established starter in goal with 180 minutes played. Deni Hočko (180 min, one assist) and Aleksa Golubovic (174 min, two yellow cards) are the engine of the midfield. Marko Mrvaljevic is the most likely attacking threat after scoring once in recent action, though the overall output from this forward line has been poor. Golubovic’s card situation is worth watching from a disciplinary angle.
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Sutjeska . Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
Maxline are the pick here. Their year-long form is solid, their squad depth is better than Sutjeska’s at this moment, and they face an opponent who has not won a match in over a month. Sutjeska’s attacking numbers across the last five games (one goal, seven total shots) are worrying for a team that needs a result in a two-legged European tie. Maxline’s 4-3-3 should have enough control in midfield to limit Sutjeska’s already-limited threat.
We think Maxline win with a clean sheet is the most likely outcome. The total goals market leans under 2.5, and backing both teams to score “No” makes sense given Sutjeska’s inability to find the net consistently. The corner market at over 7.5 reflects Maxline’s expected territorial dominance in a 4-3-3 against a deep-sitting 4-1-4-1 block.
