Crusaders FC vs Caernarfon Town FC Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

Prediction published on 17/07/2024, 06:37  by Kennedy Kechula in Conference League Predictions

On Wednesday, Welsh side Caernarfon Town will make the short trip across to Northern Ireland to take on Crusaders. The two sides face off in Belfast in the return leg match of their Conference League 1st qualifying round. Here we take a look at the stats and offer a prediction for the second meeting between The Hatchetmen and The Canaries.

Caernarfon had a dream debut in the Conference League, seeing off Crusaders 2-0 in the first leg. It wasn’t the start Crusaders had hoped for, as they were billed favorites ahead of the opening leg of this tie.

However, they have an opportunity to make things right in front of home supporters. They warmed up for this clash with a 4-1 friendly win over Comber Rec and will do with some defensive tightening up. The hosts will hope the fact they have no clean sheet in four competitive matches doesn’t come to haunt them. On a positive note, they've won their last three non-friendly home matches.

Caernarfon aren’t as experienced in Europe as Crusaders, but they have the lead halfway through this tie. They will now hope to complete the job in their first ever away game in the competition.

Goals from Morgan Owen and Zack Clarke ensured Caernarfon started their season as they had finished the last. The two struck in the first half to hand Caernarfon their third straight competitive win. Inclusive of their single preseason game, Caernarfon are now undefeated in five games.

Having scored at least twice in each of these games should build the visitors’ confidence. They only need to avoid defeat by more than a goal to secure their spot in the next round. However, heavy defeats in their last two competitive away matches stick out as points of concern.