Milsami Orhei vs Velež - UEFA Europa Conference League

There is a notable edge to this UEFA Europa Conference League fixture. When Milsami Orhei meet Velež at the home ground on July 16, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Manchester United have signed Cristian Orozco(Image: Getty Images) According to TEAMTalk, Manchester United may face a transfer setback if Manchester City midfielder Rodri moves to Barcelona.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the UEFA Europa Conference League contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Velež will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Larson has not visited Victory Lane since May last year but remains firmly in championship contention, sitting eighth in the standings as the NASCAR Chase approaches in September.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Milsami Orhei will look to impose their style on home soil, while Velež are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. The winner came from a rare counter-attack by the new-look Spurs side, who defended well throughout with Andy Robertson making his first start and Jan Paul van Hecke on debut, as they battled to secure another win in pre-season.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman K. Behrens — 6 goals this term — will be one to watch. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. However, the Scotland striker has not hit the ground running in Govan and was on the bench for the 5-1 home League Cup win over St Mirren on Sunday, with midfielder Nico Raskin taking the armband.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.