The New Saints are in Moldova to take on Petrocub Hincesti in UEFA Europa League qualifying on Tuesday. Our Petrocub Hincesti vs The New Saints prediction considers whether either side can take an advantage into the return leg.
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Petrocub Hincesti vs The New Saints prediction: Hosts to win tight game
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- Our Petrocub Hincesti vs The New Saints betting tips take into account the solid defensive record of the hosts who have gone 10 months without conceding more than once in a game.
- The New Saints have only won one of their last 10 European fixtures.
- They’ve lost six of their last seven away games in European competition.
Correct score prediction: Petrocub Hincesti 1-0 The New Saints
Our Petrocub Hincesti vs The New Saints prediction points to a low-scoring game with all of the Moldovan team’s four European fixtures this term ending with under 2.5 goals. The poor away record of The New Saints in Europe also suggests the visitors will come away empty-handed.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Moldovans expected to triumph
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Petrocub Hincesti vs The New Saints odds with an implied probability of 58.8% that they win the game.
Both sides have already played four European matches this term with the Moldovans exiting the Champions League last week, after a 2-1 aggregate loss to APOEL despite Sergiu Platica’s goal in the drawn second leg.
The New Saints were beaten 7-1 by Ferencvaros in their Champions League second qualifying round tie but have since beaten Flint Town United 5-1 in the Welsh League Cup.
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Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for first meeting
The clubs have never previously met with Petrocub only making their European debut as recently as 2018. They’ve never come up against British opposition before this tie.
Petrocub Hincesti preview: Midfield injury doubt for Martin
Home boss Andrei Martin may be forced into one change from last week’s Champions League qualifier with young midfielder Mihai Lupan an injury doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Smalenea (GK), S. Platica, Mudrac, Douanla, Sandu, Lungu, Abagna, Puscas, Ambros & M. Platica
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24 L Ludogorets Razgrad 2 CS Petrocub 1 Moldova Divizia Nationala 25/08/24 W Dacia Buiucani 0 CS Petrocub 2 UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24 L Ludogorets Razgrad 4 CS Petrocub 0 Moldova Divizia Nationala 18/08/24 L Sheriff Tiraspol 1 CS Petrocub 0 UEFA Europa League Qualifying 13/08/24 D T.N.S. 0 CS Petrocub 0
The New Saints preview: Key players to rotate back in
There was a much changed eleven in the League Cup on Friday, but despite a strong showing, the visitors are likely to bring their regulars back in. It could be the same eleven that lost narrowly to Ferencvaros last week.
Predicted Lineup: Roberts (GK), Daniels, Davies, Bodenham, Baker, Holden, Redmond, Williams, Brobbel, Young & McManus
Wales Premier League 07/09/24 W Haverfordwest County 0 T.N.S. 1 Wales Premier League 03/09/24 W Aberystwyth 0 T.N.S. 2 UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24 D Panevezys 0 T.N.S. 0 UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24 W Panevezys 0 T.N.S. 3 Wales Premier League 16/08/24 W Flint Town Utd 1 T.N.S. 4
Player to watch – Brad Young
Forward Brad Young has been key for The New Saints as they target European group/league stage football for the first time. The 21-year-old, former Aston Villa academy player, scored three times in four Champions League qualifying outings.
Clinical Young
In the league last season, the young forward averaged a goal every 84 minutes and he has been able to bring that form onto the European stage. All three of his goals so far this term have come in the first half.
