Aiming to continue an unbeaten Conference League league phase record, Strasbourg will visit Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Thursday.
With two rounds of games remaining, Strasbourg sit second with the top eight advancing to the final 16 automatically, while their hosts are yet to pick up a victory.
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Aberdeen vs Strasbourg prediction: Can Strasbourg seal round-of-16 spot?
Key stats
- Only one team have conceded more than the 10 goals Aberdeen have allowed in four Conference League games.
- Strasbourg have won both of their away matches in the league phase so far.
- Strasbourg have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last 10 away matches.
Correct score prediction: Aberdeen 1-3 Strasbourg
Aberdeen's home games and Strasbourg's away trips have produced plenty of goals thus far, and Strasbourg should make their extra quality count in Scotland.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Strasbourg to guarantee top-eight finish?
- HOME: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.0) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 4/6 (1.67) – 60.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, bookmakers give a clear edge to the visitors with a 60% chance.
A draw can be backed at 29.4%, while Wrexham are given a 34.8% chance away from home. Also, feel free to check out our Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Conference League predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: First ever meeting
The two sides have never met on record. Thursday's H2H is Strasbourg's first European contest against Scottish opposition since meeting Rangers in the 1997-98 UEFA Cup.
Aberdeen will go up against French opposition for the first time in continental action.
Aberdeen preview: Victory needed to keep hopes alive
Aberdeen are unbeaten in their last eight outings in all competitions, but trail the Conference League's top 24 by three points with two games remaining, leaving them needing a win to take their playoff hopes to the final round of matches.
They will remain without Gavin Molloy and Kristers Tobers due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Mitov (GK); Devlin, Milne, Knoester; Jensen, Polvara, Aouchiche, Lobban; Armstrong, Lazetic & Karlsson
Last five results:
- Dundee 1-3 Aberdeen
- Aberdeen 3-3 St Mirren
- Livingston 0-1 Aberdeen
- Aberdeen 1-1 Noah
- Aberdeen 1-0 Hearts
Strasbourg preview: Injury issues persist
Strasbourg are without key attacker Emmanuel Emegha, who is sidelined with an injury alongside Abdoul Ouattara, Saidou Sow and Maximillian Oyedele.
With 10 points on the board, Liam Rosenior's side can move within touching distance of sealing a top-eight finish and subsequent guaranteed round-of-16 spot with a win in Scotland.
Predicted lineup: Penders (GK); Doukoure, Omobamidele, Sarr; Doue, Nanasi, Em Mourabet, Chilwell; Enciso, Panichelli & Moreira
Last five results:
- Toulouse 1-0 Strasbourg
- Strasbourg 1-2 Brest
- Strasbourg 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Lens 1-0 Strasbourg
- Strasbourg 2-0 Lille
Player to watch: Joaquin Panichelli
With Emmanuel Emegha the latest Strasbourg attacker confined to the treatment room after emerging as their primary threat, more responsibility will fall on Joaquin Panichelli.
Despite being in a bid to end a six-game goal drought, the Argentinian still leads his side's scoring charts with 10 goals in all competitions this season, having netted nine in his first 10 Ligue 1 appearances.