Vojvodina and Ferencvaros will meet at Stadion Karađorđe in Novi Sad on Thursday evening, as the two sides begin their 2026/27 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round tie.Vojvodina enters the match with home advantage and confidence from a strong domestic campaign, while Ferencvaros arrives as the more experienced European side and the slight favorite to take control of the tie.Verdict: Ferencvaros to winBest odds: 5/4Bookmaker: 888sportVojvodinaVojvodina is back in Europa League qualifying after a strong domestic season in Serbia. The Novi Sad club finished second in the Serbian SuperLiga and also reached the Serbian Cup final, which shows the progress made under Miroslav Tanjga.That should give Vojvodina belief before this first leg. The team has home advantage, a passionate crowd at Stadion Karađorđe and enough competitive rhythm to make this a difficult trip for Ferencvaros.Vojvodina also ended last season in solid form and continued preparations with a useful friendly schedule. A recent 3-0 win over Universitatea Cluj should help the mood before a much tougher European test.The concern is the level of opponent. Ferencvaros has more recent experience in the main stages of European competition, and Vojvodina may need to spend long spells without the ball. If the Serbian side becomes too passive, it could struggle to contain Ferencvaros’ midfield control and attacking movement.Vojvodina Team NewsVojvodina is not expected to have major injury concerns, so Tanjga should be able to name a strong lineup for the first leg.The defensive structure will be important. Petar Sukačev, Siniša Tanjga, Kornel Szűcs and Mihai Butean are expected to form the back line, with Slobodan Medojević offering experience and protection from midfield.Marko Mladenović and Dragan Kokanović should help Vojvodina compete centrally, especially in a match where Ferencvaros may try to control possession.Further forward, Milan Kolarević can provide width, while Damjan Đokanović could lead the line. Vojvodina may not create a high volume of chances, so its attacking players need to be efficient when space opens up.FerencvarosFerencvaros enters this tie as the stronger side on paper. The Hungarian club narrowly missed out on the domestic title last season, finishing one point behind ETO Győr, but it still has a squad built for European competition.The disappointment of losing the title ended a long run of dominance in Hungary, so this European campaign carries extra importance. Ferencvaros needs a strong start under new manager Balazs Borbely, who takes charge of his first competitive match after Robbie Keane’s departure.Recent European experience gives Ferencvaros an edge. The club reached the Europa League round of 16 last season before losing to Braga, and that kind of exposure should matter in a qualifying tie where game management is crucial.The visitors also arrive in good form, having gone five matches unbeaten. They may not need to dominate from the first whistle, but they have enough quality to hurt Vojvodina if the home side leaves space in transition.Ferencvaros Team NewsBalazs Borbely is expected to select a strong side as Ferencvaros looks to make a good start to the tie.Dénes Dibusz should start in goal, bringing European experience and leadership from the back. Ferencvaros will need composure in the early stages, especially if Vojvodina begins aggressively in front of its home crowd.Gavriel Kanichowsky, Philippe Rommens and Marius Corbu should give Ferencvaros a strong midfield base. Their ability to control rhythm and play through pressure could be one of the key differences between the teams.Lenny Joseph’s availability is less certain after his involvement with Haiti at the World Cup. If he is not ready to start, Zsombor Gruber and Benjamin Golik could take on more responsibility in attack.Vojvodina vs Ferencvaros Key Factors to ConsiderVojvodina finished second in the Serbian SuperLiga last season.Ferencvaros finished second in Hungary, just one point behind ETO Győr.This is the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.Vojvodina has home advantage in the first leg at Stadion Karađorđe.Ferencvaros has stronger recent European experience, including a run to the Europa League round of 16 last season.Balazs Borbely is taking charge of his first competitive match as Ferencvaros manager.ConclusionVojvodina should make this competitive. The Serbian side is strong at home, comes into the tie after a good domestic season and has enough discipline to frustrate Ferencvaros for periods of the match.Ferencvaros still looks like the better pick. The Hungarian side has more European experience, more individual quality and a deeper squad. Borbely’s first competitive match adds some uncertainty, but Ferencvaros has enough structure and attacking options to handle the occasion.This may not be one-sided, and Vojvodina can certainly score if Ferencvaros gives away cheap transitions. Still, the visitors have the stronger overall profile and should be capable of taking a first-leg advantage back to Budapest.Verdict: Ferencvaros to winBest odds: 5/4Bookmaker: 888sportThe post Prediction: Vojvodina vs Ferencvaros appeared first on SoccerNews.