The UEFA Europa Conference League Third Qualifying Round presents an intriguing clash as Moldovan side FC Milsami Orhei hosts Sanmarinese champions SS Virtus at the Stadionul Zimbru. Both teams have battled through the previous qualifying rounds to reach this stage, and the stakes are high with a place in the play-off round on the line. This is the first-ever competitive meeting between these two clubs, making it an unpredictable and fascinating encounter.
Milsami, a team with a strong domestic history and experience in European qualifiers, will be looking to their home advantage to secure a positive result. The Moldovan side is a tactically disciplined team with a knack for scoring crucial goals. Virtus, a relatively new club with a strong attacking record, will be confident after their recent domestic and European performances. The winner of this two-legged contest will be one step closer to the Europa Conference League group stage, a massive prize for both clubs. Expect a strategic battle with a high level of intensity.
Match Details
- Competition: UEFA Europa Conference League Third Qualifying Round (First Leg)
- Location: Chișinău, Moldova
- Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
- Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 12:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CEST
- Referee: Edgars Maļcevs (Latvia)
Head-to-Head & Form Guide
There is no known competitive head-to-head record between Milsami and Virtus. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs in a competitive setting. As a result, recent form and tactical preparation will be the most important factors heading into this match.
Milsami:
Milsami has been in decent form, with a number of high-scoring results in their recent matches. They have shown their attacking prowess with a convincing 2-1 aggregate win over Budućnost in the previous qualifying round of the Europa Conference League. Their ability to score goals has been a highlight, but their defensive vulnerabilities have been a cause for concern in some of their recent domestic matches. Playing at home, they will be looking to their passionate supporters to give them an extra boost and secure a positive result in this first leg.
- August 3, 2025: FC Bălți 3–3 Milsami (Moldovan Super Liga)
- July 31, 2025: Milsami 2–1 Budućnost (Conference League Qualifying)
- July 27, 2025: Milsami 3–1 Sparta Selemet (Moldovan Super Liga)
- July 23, 2025: Budućnost 0–0 Milsami (Conference League Qualifying)
Virtus:
Virtus comes into this match with a mixed bag of results in their recent matches. While they were eliminated from the Champions League qualifiers, they have shown their defensive solidity in some of their previous European matches. The Sanmarinese side’s recent form in their domestic league has been strong, with a number of convincing wins. The team will be confident coming into this match and will be looking to score a crucial away goal to give them an advantage for the second leg.
- July 15, 2025: Zrinjski Mostar 2–1 Virtus (Champions League Qualifying)
- July 8, 2025: Virtus 0–2 Zrinjski Mostar (Champions League Qualifying)
- May 24, 2025: Virtus 1–0 Tre Fiori (Coppa Titano)
- April 27, 2025: Pennarossa 3–3 Virtus (Campionato Sammarinese)
Tactical Analysis & Key Players
This match is expected to be a tactical battle between two teams with different playing styles. Milsami will likely start the game with a high tempo and look to take the game to Virtus. They will aim to create chances by playing through their forwards and using their home crowd to their advantage. Virtus will be more tactically disciplined and will look to absorb the pressure, using their midfield to control the tempo of the game and hit Milsami on the counter-attack. The battle in midfield will be key, and the performance of both teams’ top goal scorers will be a major factor in the final result. The match is poised to be an open and exciting affair with a high potential for goals.
How to Watch Milsami vs. Virtus on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| Moldova | N/A |
| San Marino | N/A |
| United States | beIN SPORTS |
| United Kingdom | N/A |
In the United States, the match will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS. For other regions, broadcasting information is not yet confirmed. It is also common for some clubs to provide live streams on their official websites or YouTube channels for European qualifiers, so it is worth checking those sources.
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