St Mirren vs Valur Reykjavik Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

Prediction published on 01/08/2024, 05:53  by Nella Wagah in Conference League Predictions

St. Mirren will enjoy home advantage when they face Iceland representatives Valur in the return leg of their Conference League match on Thursday. This will be a contest for a place in the competition’s 3rd qualifying round. The two sides are tied at 0-0 from the first leg and here’s our preview and prediction for the match.

St. Mirren will not be beating themselves up after their return to European football yielded a goalless draw away from home. However, if they are to advance, they’ll need to score goals here. The Buddies were culpable of missing big chances in the first leg and will hope to do better at home.

A lack of sharpness, as they haven't started their domestic campaign was evident. One win only in their last 10 competitive matches isn’t a run St. Mirren will look at with fondness as they head into this encounter.

Just as St. Mirren missed big chances, so did Valur in Reykjavik. As they prepare for the battle in Paisley, the visitors will want to carry some vital lessons. While they plan for this game, Aron Johannson will not be in the picture, following his late sending off in the first leg.

Their last game before embarking on this trip didn’t go well either, as Valur were thumped 4-1 by Fram in their domestic league. The first meeting between these two was surprisingly low-scoring. Valur’s earlier matches had in particular produced at least three goals with some consistency.

As both sides are seeking to progress, we expect goals, just as it was in Valur’s matches in the previous round. Of their five Conference League matches, only one produced under 2.5 goals.