Ballkani vs Larne Prediction and Betting Tips | 8th August 2024

Ballkani host Larne at the Pristina City Stadium on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa Conference League clash in the third qualifying round. The Kosovan outfit are looking to qualify for the tournament proper for the third year in a row.

After losing out in the Champions League qualifiers to Andorra's Santa Coloma, Ballkani dropped to the Conference League qualifiers. They overcame Maltese side Hamrun Spartans 2-0 on aggregate in the second round to get here, netting both their goals in the return leg, away from home.

Ilir Daja's side demonstrated excellent fighting spirit as well as the hunger to reach Europe once more, something that the head coach will be demanding more of to get to the playoffs.

This is the Northern Ireland outfit Larne's fourth consecutive attempt at securing Conference League football. Each of their previous three qualifier campaigns ended in heartbreak at some point, including against Ballkani themselves in the second round just last year.

The Kosovan side crushed them 7-1 on aggregate to end their hopes. Revenge will definitely be on Larne's minds when the sides resume their rivalry this week.

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Ballkani vs Larne Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• The sides meet for the second time in a European tie.
• Last year, they clashed in the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League; Ballkani won home and away: a 4-1 win at home and 3-0 away to win the tie 7-1 on aggregate.
• In four European qualifiers this season, Ballkani have won twice, both coming away from home: 2-1 vs UE Santa Coloma and 2-0 vs Hamrun.
• Larne are winless in their last eight European qualifiers, losing six, including each of their last four.
• Ballkani are looking to keep a clean sheet for the third European qualifier in a row.

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Ballkani vs Larne Prediction

Ballkani have great memories of their clash with Larne last year, having wiped the floor with them in both games. This gives them the psychological advantage, and confidence, going into the tie with them again.

Larne, by comparison, have continued to disappoint in these qualifiers, having lost home and away in their Champions League qualifier a few days ago. A repeat of last year's result is likely, except for a difference in the victory margin for Ballkani.

Prediction: Ballkani 2-0 Larne

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Ballkani vs Larne Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Ballkani to win

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No