Austria Vienna vs Ilves Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

Prediction published on 31/07/2024, 06:25  by Nella Wagah in Conference League Predictions

Austria Vienna will aim to overturn their slim loss when they host Finnish side Ilves in their Wednesday Conference League encounter. At the halfway point of their 2nd qualifying round tie, Ilves lead 2-1. Here we have a preview of the match and a prediction as Die Veilchen host Ilves.

Lucas Galvao scored a stoppage time consolation goal for Austria Vienna in the first leg, throwing some hope the hosts’ way. While Austria Vienna were expected to struggle a bit, being their first game of the season, a loss was rarely a strong prediction.

It did happen though, after conceding twice in the second half. They were, however, able to bounce back with a 6-0 win over Pinzgau in the domestic cup competition. That dominant win will serve to prepare the team mentally and physically for this return leg.

Unlike Austria Vienna, who have considerable experience in this competition, Ilves are only set to play their second Conference League game. Of course, they won the first as goals from Santeri Haarala and Roope Riski downed Austria Vienna in Finland.

The visitors need to avoid defeat to progress to the next stage of the competition. With three wins in their last four matches, Ilves’ belief coming into this game won’t be faulted. They have just one loss in their last six matches and have proven to be very productive in attack.

Their win over Austria Vienna was the eighth straight time in which they scored two or more goals. However, the visiting team has managed just two clean sheets in the last 11 matches. There isn’t much difference in their away run, with both sides scoring in four of their last five matches on the road.