Rakow head into the second leg with a commanding 3–0 lead after dominating Zilina in the first encounter.

The Slovak side have struggled badly in recent weeks, winless in five and conceding heavily, including in friendlies, and now face a daunting task to overturn the deficit.

While Zilina will look to attack from the start, their defensive frailty leaves them exposed against a Rakow side that has shown greater balance and quality, even with a weekend slip-up in the league.

With better form and a comfortable advantage, Rakow are firmly in control and should see out the tie without major issue.