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Bravo will play host to Connah's Quay at Sportni Park Siska in UEFA Conference League qualifying on Thursday. The hosts are making their debut while the visitors are returning for a third consecutive time.
Bravo vs Connah's Quay Preview
The hosts qualified for the Conference League after finishing fourth in the 2023–24 Slovenian PrvaLiga. Bravo will be plying their trade in a European competition for the first time. They are yet to win the Slovenian top flight. They managed to keep their place by raking nine points out of a possible 30 in their last 10 games of the season.
Šiškarji, however, have been impressive in their preseason ahead of their European campaign. They defeated Partizan 2-1 and Spartak Trnava 3-1 and then drew goalless against MTK in club friendlies. Bravo will take confidence from their solid home record heading into the game. They are unbeaten at home in their last five outings.
Connah's Quay finished second in the 2023–24 Cymru Premier – the Welsh top flight – to earn a third consecutive qualification for the Conference League. In the 2022-23 season, they also finished second but their European campaign was short-lived, as they were unable to progress beyond the first qualifying round.
The Nomads won the 2023–24 Welsh Cup against The New Saints 2-1, which was their last official match of last season. They have played only one game in preseason, defeating Flint Mountain 4-3. Although playing away, Connah's Quay will be counting on their experience in this competition against their novice opponents.
Bravo vs Connah's Quay Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bravo have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Bravo have scored eight goals and conceded four in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Bravo were the only team with an equal goal differential in the 2023–24 Slovenian PrvaLiga, scoring 42 and conceding 42 goals.
- Connah's Quay have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Bravo have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five matches while Connah's Quay have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Bravo – D-W-W-W-D, Connah's Quay – W-W-L-D-W.
Bravo vs Connah's Quay Prediction
Matej Poplatnik finished as Bravo’s top scorer last season with 11 league goals. He is expected to remain at the outfit and could be of help to their European campaign.
Jordan Davies, Connah's Quay’s top performer in 2023–24, scored 19 league goals. He could prove himself once again in the Conference League.
Bravo are the favorites based on home advantage and momentum.
Prediction: Bravo 2-1 Connah's Quay
Bravo vs Connah's Quay Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Bravo to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Bravo to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Connah's Quay to score - Yes
