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Tromso welcome Kilmarnock to Romssa Arena for the second leg of their UEFA Conference League third-round qualification tie on Thursday. The tie is firmly in the balance, with the first leg having ended in a 2-2 draw in Scotland last week.
Kyle Vassell gave the hosts the lead in the sixth minute while Jakob Romsaas scored a second-half brace to put Tromso ahead by the 64th minute. Bobby Wales stepped off the bench to draw the game level in injury time.
Kilmarnock followed up the stalemate with a 3-0 defeat at home to St. Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership. Adam Sidibeh scored a first-half brace, with his goals coming either side of Joe Wright's 16th-minute dismissal for the hosts. Benjamin Kimpioka added a third from the spot in the 81st minute.
The winner of this tie will face either Banik Ostrava or Copenhagen in the playoff for a place in the group stage while the losers will be eliminated from the continent.
Tromso vs Kilmarnock Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The first-leg clash was the maiden meeting between the two sides.
- Five of Tromso's last seven games in all competitions have witnessed more goals scored in the second half than the first.
- Six of Tromso's last eight games across competitions have been goalless at the break.
- Five of Kilmarnock's last eight games have seen one side fail to find the back of the net.
- Six of Tromso's last eight competitive games have seen at least one side keep a clean sheet.
- Kilmarnock are winless in five games played in all competitions this season (three losses).
Tromso vs Kilmarnock Prediction
Tromso would arguably have been more pleased with the draw in the first leg as it allows them to complete the job in front of their fans. They were not in action over the weekend so should have more rest than their visitors.
Kilmarnock are competing in the UEFA Conference League for the first time, having started their continental campaign in the UEFA Europa League. However, they might suffer a premature exit from the continent unless they improve their performance.
We are backing the hosts to claim a narrow victory and clean sheet.
Prediction: Tromso 1-0 Kilmarnock
Tromso vs Kilmarnock Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Tromso to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Highest scoring half: Second half
