Liam Duckstein
Sutjeska host Maxline at Stadion Gradski in Niksic on 30 July in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round tie. The Montenegrin side faces a steep mountain to climb after conceding three goals without reply in the first leg, meaning they must score at least three times and keep a clean sheet just to force extra time. Maxline, the Belarusian outfit coached by Filipp Sokolinskiy, arrive with a genuine structural advantage and the confidence of a dominant away performance behind them.
Keep an eye on Radivoj Bosic for Maxline. The forward has picked up two assists across his last four appearances and has been central to the team’s attacking transitions. For Sutjeska, midfielder Deni Hocko is the most creative outlet available, with one assist in recent games and the full 360 minutes logged across the tracked matches, making him the engine of whatever Milorad Pekovic’s side attempts going forward.
Hot stat: Maxline have outshot Sutjeska 39 to 21 across their last five matches combined, and they already put three past this exact opponent just one week ago.
| 🏆 Tournament: | UEFA Conference League 2026/27, Second Qualifying Round |
| 🏟 Venue: | Stadion Gradski, Niksic |
| 🗓️ Date: | 30.07.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 21:00 CEST |
Sutjeska vs Maxline Prediction
Sutjeska have lost all five of their last 30-day fixtures and have scored just one goal across their last five matches in total. That goal came against Kairat Almaty in a 1-2 defeat. Against Maxline in the first leg they were shut out entirely. A team in that kind of form, playing from three goals down in a European tie, is under enormous pressure to attack, which creates space for Maxline on the break.
Maxline’s 75% win rate across 12 matches this year, combined with their settled 4-3-3 shape, gives them a clear tactical identity. They do not need to chase the game here. They can sit compact, absorb pressure, and punish Sutjeska on transitions. We predict Maxline to progress, and the match itself to produce goals given how open Sutjeska will need to be.
Sutjeska have committed eight yellow cards across their last five games while managing zero goals in their most recent outing. That aggression and desperation will likely translate into a foul-heavy game. Maxline have been slightly cleaner with seven bookings in the same window, suggesting they are the more disciplined unit. The hosts’ need to attack combined with their poor defensive record in recent weeks points toward a game with multiple goals, and Maxline scoring at least once looks close to certain.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Maxline to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Sutjeska are in a difficult stretch. Across their last five matches they have gone winless, losing all five, with defeats to Maxline (0-3), Kairat Almaty twice (0-2 and 1-2), Sarajevo (1-2), and Mornar (0-1). The only goal they scored came in a losing effort. Their total of 21 shots across five games is low, and the single red card in that window adds to the picture of a team under pressure and making poor decisions. In the Conference League standings they sit at the bottom of the tracked teams with a -3 goal difference from one game played.
Maxline’s recent form is more mixed when you look beyond the headline numbers. They beat Sutjeska 3-0 in the first leg, but they had just lost back-to-back league games against Universitatea Craiova (0-1 and 1-4). Those defeats came against a Romanian side ranked considerably higher, which suggests Maxline can be exposed by quality opposition. Their earlier domestic results against Smorgon (4-2 win) and a loss to Orsha (1-4) show a team capable of both big wins and poor performances. The Conference League tie, though, has gone entirely their way so far.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Sutjeska | Maxline |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 21 | 39 |
| Corner kicks | 15 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 7 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Sutjeska vs Maxline stats page for more info.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Maxline the Favourite
- Moneyline Sutjeska 2.65 | Maxline 2.30
- Draw 3.20
The bookmakers make Maxline slight favourites at 2.30, and given the aggregate context that pricing feels fair, perhaps even a touch generous for Sutjeska backers. The 39% implied probability for a Maxline win does not fully account for the three-goal cushion they carry into this leg. Sutjeska at 2.65 reflects the home advantage and the theoretical possibility of a dramatic comeback, but their current form makes that scenario very unlikely. The draw at 3.20 is plausible only if Sutjeska score once and both sides settle, but the aggregate situation makes a passive Maxline performance unlikely until they feel the tie is fully secure.
Possible Starting Lineups
Sutjeska Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Vladan Giljen
- DF: Anto Babic, Andrija Raznatovic, kenroy campbell
- MF: Deni Hocko, Aleksa Golubovic, Aleksandar Scekic, Mamadou Camara
- FW: Marko Mrvaljevic, Slobodan Babic, Petar Anicic
Sutjeska have settled into a 4-3-3 shape in recent games. Vladan Giljen has started four of the last five matches in goal. Deni Hocko is the most important creative figure in this squad, operating from midfield with the only assist recorded in this data window. Marko Mrvaljevic is the lone scorer across the last five games and will be expected to lead the line in what must be an attacking performance from the home side.
Maxline Possible Starting Eleven
- DF: Silas Gnaka, Milad Mohammadi
- FW: Denilho Cleonise, Radivoj Bosic
Maxline also operate in a 4-3-3 system. The available data confirms Radivoj Bosic as a key attacking presence with two assists in four appearances and 354 minutes played. Denilho Cleonise features regularly in attack with 236 minutes logged. Silas Gnaka provides defensive cover from the back line. Filipp Sokolinskiy is likely to set his team up to absorb early pressure from a desperate Sutjeska side before exploiting the space left behind.
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Sutjeska. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
TipsGG Match Prediction
Sutjeska have not won in five straight matches, scored just once in that run, and now face a side that beat them 3-0 seven days ago. The aggregate deficit is simply too large for a team in this form to overcome. Maxline’s superior shot volume (39 vs 21 across five games), their higher world ranking, and their 75% win rate this year all point in the same direction.
We predict Maxline to win the match and advance on aggregate. Sutjeska will need to open up and attack, which suits Maxline’s counter-attacking approach. Expect goals at both ends, with Maxline scoring at least once to effectively end the tie as a contest. Our tip is Maxline to win and both teams to score, with the total going over 2.5 goals.
