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St Pat's will play host to Sabah at Tallaght Stadium in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Both teams are reaching the third qualifying round for the second time.
St Pat's vs Sabah Preview
St Patrick's Athletic defeated Vaduz of Liechtenstein 5-2 on aggregate to make it to the third qualifying round. They joined the competition after finishing third in the League of Ireland Premier Division last season. The hosts are hoping to snatch a ticket to the playoff round of the UEFA Conference League for the first time.
Saints are not having a good time in the Irish top flight this term. They sit seventh in the standings out of 10 teams on 31 points, trailing the top spot by 17 points. There are 10 matchdays left. However, they will count on their impressive home record as they welcome Sabah. St Pat's are undefeated at home in their last five matches.
Sabah began their campaign in the second qualifying round after finishing third in the 2023–24 Azerbaijan Premier League. They saw off the challenge of Maccabi Haifa through a penalty shootout (3-2) following a 6-6 draw on aggregate. The visitors are appearing in this competition for the second time following their debut last season.
Bayquşlar opened their domestic top-flight campaign with a 2-2 draw against Shamakh on Sunday. They are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions. In fact, they have suffered only one defeat in their last 13 matches, winning nine times. Sabah have been beaten once in their last five matches on the road.
St Pat's vs Sabah Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- St Pat's have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home.
- St Pat's have played 64 UEFA matches, winning 14, drawing 13 and losing 37 while Sabah have played six, with four wins and two defeats.
- St Pat's have scored nine goals and conceded five in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Sabah have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five away matches.
- St Pat's have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches while Sabah have won thrice and drawn twice. Form Guide: St Pat's – W-D-W-L-W, Sabah – D-W-W-W-D.
St Pat's vs Sabah Prediction
St Pat's will be keen on stretching their winning run at home to four games as they take on the visitors. They will be eying a comfortable lead as well.
Sabah are less experienced in European competitions than St Pat's. However, the visitors will take confidence from their impressive away record.
St Pat's are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: St Pat's 3-1 Sabah
St Pat's vs Sabah Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – St Pat's to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: St Pat's to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Sabah to score - Yes
