Strasbourg will be relaxed heading into their final league phase game of the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) given that they have already qualified for the knockout stage of the competition with one match to spare. They are set to welcome Breidablik to France on Thursday night.
The visitors have an outside chance of finishing in the top 24, which would guarantee at least a play-off place. Breidablik are in 27th spot on five points heading into the final round of fixtures.
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Strasbourg vs Breidablik prediction: Hosts to stroll to victory?
Key stats
- Strasbourg are unbeaten in the UECL, winning four of their five games.
- Breidablik have lost their last two UECL away matches.
- Strasbourg have won three of their previous five home games in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Strasbourg 2-0 Breidablik
Strasbourg should have few problems dispatching of Breidablik on home soil. They may not completely blitz their opponents though, as the hosts have not been particularly free-scoring of late.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Strasbourg strong favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
- DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
- AWAY: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Strasbourg are the heavy favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil, and cement their place at the top of the table. A draw can still be backed at just over 14%, while a Breidablik victory is deemed highly unlikely at just over 8%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Conference League predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting
This will be the first competitive meeting between the two sides. It will no doubt be interesting to see just how they match up against each other, with so much still at stake in the final round of fixtures.
Strasbourg preview: Some injury doubts
Saidou Sow is still recovering from a cruciate ligament tear, while Emmanuel Emegha is also highly doubtful with a leg injury. Maxi Oyedele will likely be rested by Strasbourg due to muscle tightness.
Predicted lineup: Penders (GK); Doue, Doukoure, Omobamidele, Sobol; Amougou, Lemarechal, Luis; Godo, Amo-Ameyaw & Moreira
Last five results:
- Strasbourg 0-0 Lorient
- Aberdeen 0-1 Strasbourg
- Toulouse 1-0 Strasbourg
- Strasbourg 1-2 Brest
- Strasbourg 2-1 Crystal Palace
Breidablik preview: Goalscorers in line for starts
Viktor Orn Margeirsson, Oli Valur Omarsson and Kristinn Jonsson are all in line for starts after scoring in the previous round of fixtures. Breidablik have reported no fresh injury concerns in their squad.
Predicted lineup: Einarsson (GK); Valgeirsson, Muminovic, Margeirsson, Ingvarsson; Steindorsson, Jonsson, Gunlaugsson; Omarsson, Thorsteinsson & Bjarnason
Last five results:
- Breidablik 3-1 Shamrock Rovers
- Breidablik 2-2 Samunspor
- Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 Breidablik
- Stjarnan 2-3 Breidablik
- Breidablik 0-0 KuPS
Player to watch: Martial Godo
Martial Godo was the hero in Strasbourg's last UECL outing as he scored the winning goal in their 1-0 victory away at Aberdeen, securing their place in the knockout stage of the competition. He will be hoping for a similar impact here, as the Ligue 1 side look to cement their place at the top of the league phase table.