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Noah will play host to Sliema Wanderers at Kotaik Stadium in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The hosts are taking part for the second time in the competition while the visitors are appearing for the first time.
As runners up of the 2023–24 Armenian Premier League, Noah qualified for the UEFA Conference League but entered in the first qualifying round. They defeated Shkëndija from North Macedonia 4-1 on aggregate to progress to the second round. In their previous appearance in 2020-21, the hosts were eliminated in the first qualifying round.
The Armavir-based club have played only one friendly match in their preseason, losing to Vojvodina 3-2. It’s unclear if they will play more friendlies ahead of their new domestic season slated for August 8. However, with two straight wins in the first qualifying round, Noah appear to have the momentum.
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Sliema Wanderers finished third in the 2023–24 Maltese Premier League to book their place in the Conference League second qualifying round. They are set to make a return to the European scene 10 years after their last appearance in 2014-15. However, they are not a novice side, as they have been touring Europe since the early sixties.
The Blues defeated Naxxar Lions 3-0 in their only preseason friendly match so far. The visitors have lost once in their last 10 matches in all competitions, winning six times and drawing thrice. Sliema will hope to stretch their blistering form into the Conference League but Noah could prove tough to handle.
Noah vs Sliema Wanderers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Noah boast five wins in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Noah have played only five UEFA games, winning three and losing two while Sliema have played 86, won 12, drawn seven and lost 67.
- Noah have scored nine goals and conceded nine in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Sliema have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches on the road.
- Noah have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while Sliema have won five out of five. Form Guide: Noah –W-W-L-W-L, Sliema – W-W-W-W-W.
Noah vs Sliema Wanderers Prediction
Noah will be eying another brilliant showing in this round as they look to snatch a historic ticket to the third qualifying round.
Noah come in as the favourites based on home advantage.
Prediction: Noah 2-1 Sliema Wanderers
Noah vs Sliema Wanderers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Noah
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Noah to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Sliema Wanderers to score - Yes
