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St. Gallen will play host to Tobol at Kybunpark in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers on Thursday. The hosts are making their debut in the competition while the visitors are returning for a fourth time.
St. Gallen vs Tobol Preview
St. Gallen earned a direct ticket to the second qualifying round after finishing in fifth place in the 2023–24 Swiss Super League. The hosts are returning to the European scene following their last appearance in 2020-21, when they competed in the Europa League. They are set to play their 12th season in a UEFA-organised competition.
Espen opened their new season in the Swiss Super League with a 1-0 away defeat to Winterthur on Saturday. It was their third setback in five matches, four of which were friendlies. St. Gallen have been alternating between wins and defeats in their last 10 matches, with their last two home games ending in losses.
Tobol finished seventh in the Kazakhstan Premier League last season but were able to qualify for Europe after winning the Kazakhstan Cup. They initially began their journey in the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round. However, they were transferred to the Conference League after failing to progress to the second round.
The visitors are running a promising campaign in the 2024 Kazakhstan Premier League, as they sit third on 19 points – three behind the top spot. Tobol have featured in all the previous editions of the Conference League since its launch in 2020-21, reaching the third qualifying round twice. They boast three wins in their last five trips.
St. Gallen vs Tobol Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- St. Gallen have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- St. Gallen have played 39 matches in European competitions, winning 16, drawing seven and losing 17.
- St. Gallen have scored four goals and conceded six in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Tobol have played 49 UEFA games, winning 17, drawing nine and losing 23.
- St. Gallen have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches while Tobol have won twice, drawn once and lost twice. Form Guide: St. Gallen – L-W-L-W-L, Tobol – W-L-W-D-L.
St. Gallen vs Tobol Prediction
St. Gallen have been struggling with inconsistent form and it appears the issue persists ahead of this meeting. However, a win could rebuild their confidence.
Tobol have a point to prove that they deserve to play in Europe despite their demotion from the Europa League. They will fight to hang on.
St. Gallen will do their best to avoid another defeat in a row but the visitors could exploit their weak form.
Prediction: St. Gallen 2-1 Tobol
St. Gallen vs Tobol Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – St. Gallen to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: St. Gallen to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Tobol to score - Yes
