Lincoln Red Imps will take on FC Noah in the first leg of their Europa League third round qualifier this week, with both teams now just one win away from the playoff round.
The hosts are playing their first Europa League match of the season after dropping down from the Champions League after losing their second round qualifier to Red Star Belgrade.
FC Noah are in an identical situation, which means the loser of this tie will drop down to the Europa Conference League playoff round.
As part of this week's round of Europa League betting tips, check out our Lincoln Red Imps vs FC Noah prediction below.
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Lincoln Red Imps vs FC Noah prediction: The visitors to prevail
Key stats
- Lincoln Red Imps have conceded eight goals across their four European matches this season at an average of two goals conceded per game.
- FC Noah have scored ten goals across their last four matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in three of FC Noah's four European matches this season.
Correct score prediction: Lincoln Red Imps 1-2 FC Noah
Both of these teams did well to progress through one round of Champions League qualifying, but it is FC Noah who came closer to making it through two. The Armenian champions started their domestic season in style at the weekend with a 4-0 victory and their extra bit of quality should see them win the first leg on Thursday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts go in as the underdogs
- HOME: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Lincoln Red Imps vs FC Noah odds suggest that the Armenian side should take a lead into the second leg next week. Ladbrokes have made the visitors the favourites, giving them a 57.1% chance of winning the match, while Lincoln Red Imps have been given just a 21.7% chance of victory on the night.
Check out more of our best betting tips for matches being played this week.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
The match between Lincoln Red Imps and FC Noah this week will be the first time that the two teams have ever met. While this isn't a surprise given that neither of them are European regulars, it does add something a little extra to the fixture.
Lincoln Red Imps preview: An unchanged XI is expected
Lincoln Red Imps are expected to stick with the same starting lineup that played Red Star Belgrade in their Champions League qualifier last week. Although the Gibraltan side ultimately lost 5-1, the experience of playing a top team away from home should help this squad of players this week.
Predicted lineup: Santana (GK), Nano, Rutjens, Lopes, Munoz, Torilla, Juanje, Britto, Toni, Victor, De Barr
Gibraltar National League 14/12/24
W
FCB Magpies
0
Lincoln Red Imps FC
2
Gibraltar National League 30/11/24
W
Europa Point
0
Lincoln Red Imps FC
2
Gibraltar National League 23/10/24
D
St Joseph's FC
0
Lincoln Red Imps FC
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Larne FC
3
Lincoln Red Imps FC
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
Larne FC
1
Lincoln Red Imps FC
2
FC Noah preview: Wide men will be the key
FC Noah have more quality than their opponents all over the pitch, but their wingers are expected to cause them significant problems. Helder Ferreira was their best player against Ferencvaros last week, and he will line up again on Thursday.
Predicted lineup: Cancarevic (GK), Boakye, Silva, Muradyan, Thorarinsson, Eteki, Sangare, Ferreira, Manvelyan, Grgic, Aias
Club Friendly List 20/03/25
W
Torpedo Kutaisi
0
FC Noah
1
Club Friendly List 27/01/25
W
Zenit St Petersburg
1
FC Noah
2
UEFA Conference League 19/12/24
L
FK Backa Topola
4
FC Noah
3
UEFA Conference League 12/12/24
L
Apoel Nicosia
3
FC Noah
1
Armenia Premier League 08/12/24
W
Gandzasar Kapan
0
FC Noah
7
Player to watch: Matheus Aias
Matheus Aias could provide this Europa League qualifier with a bit of Brazilian flair. The FC Noah striker is a man in form at the moment after scoring in his side's last two matches, including the away leg against Ferencvaros in the previous round of qualifying. Can he build on this form to take on Lincoln Red Imps on Thursday?