Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: Inver Park (Larne)
Game Time: July 17, 2024, 14:00
In the Round of 16 qualifiers for the Champions League on July 17, 2024, Larn will face RFS. The Latvians won decisively at home with a 3-0 score, and they just need to avoid a collapse away to advance to the next round.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Larn: Lost their last match for the first time in eight games.
- RFS: Have only failed to win one out of their last twelve matches.
- Larn: Won three consecutive home matches.
- RFS: On a six-match winning streak.
- RFS: Unbeaten in their last 13 games.
- RFS: Five-match winning streak away.
- RFS: Scored at least once in their last 13 matches.
- Larn: Wins the first half in 49% of their matches.
- RFS: Wins the first half in 61% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Larn Larn, known as the "Red-Whites," has a long history and a substantial list of trophies. Their first significant victory was winning the Premiership in the 2022/2023 season, which they retained last campaign. In European competitions, their results have been modest. They eliminated Bala Town and Aarhus in 2021 and lost narrowly to HJK last summer due to a goal in extra time. They faced a tough challenge in Riga, where they failed to succeed.
RFS RFS, the "Lions," quickly rose from a football academy to national champions. They reclaimed the top spot in 2023 and are currently leading the Virsliga confidently. They also have achievements on the international stage, having played in the group stage of the Conference League two seasons ago. Last summer, they were eliminated by Sabah in the qualifiers but had previously defeated Macedonia. This time, they started confidently with a 3-0 home win, securing a strong position for the away leg.
Team News
- Larn: Everyone is ready to play.
- RFS: Savic is questionable.
Possible Starting Lineups
Larn (possible lineup): Ferguson - Ives, Bolger, Altintop, Cosgrove - Sloan, Donnelly, Gallagher - McKendry, Bonis, Ryan
RFS (possible lineup): Ondoa - Lipušček, Prenga, Balodis - Maresh, Panić, Margiev, Ikaunieks - Kigurš, Emerson Baiano, Diomande
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
The clubs met for the first time last week, with RFS securing a 3-0 victory.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Larn vs RFS
The Latvians are simply much stronger, and with a solid 3-0 lead, they can play more relaxed. Expecting a high-scoring game, we bet on "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.7).
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