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St Patrick's Athletic visit the Rheinpark Stadion on Thursday (August 1) to play Vaduz in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round. The Irish side hold a two-goal advantage after a comprehensive home win last week.
A brace from Jake Mulraney inside 17 minutes had the Saints leading 2-0 before Danilo Del Toro pulled one back for the visitors after the hour mark. Joe Redmond added a third for the Dublin outfit to restore their two-goal lead.
Aiming for their first major European tournament since 2008, Stephen Kenny's side have one foot in the third round of the qualifiers but will be wary of their away record in Europe. In their last 17 away matches, including qualifiers, the Irish side have won just once, losing 11.
Meanwhile, their opponents from Liechtenstein need a solid result to keep their qualification hopes alive. Against all odds, the minnows had reached the group stages of the 2022-23 season following a long and challenging qualifier run.
It marked their first appearance in a major club tourament since 1996, although their inability to win any of the six group fixtures saw them bow out.
Vaduz vs St Patrick's Athletic Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This is the second clash between the two sides.
- Vadiz have faced an Irish side thrice, winning twice; both their wins came against Longford Town in the first round of the 2004-05 UEFA Cup qualifiers.
- Vaduz are winless in 10 home games in Europe, losing six.
- In their last 17 games away from home in European qualifiers, St Patrick's have won just once: a 1-0 win over CSKA Sofia in the 2022-23 Conference League third qualifying round.
Vaduz vs St Patrick's Athletic Prediction
St Patrick's will be wary of their worrying performances away from home in Europe. Instead of attempting to extend their lead, the Irish side could opt to sit deep to frustrate their hosts and prevent them from carving out clear-cut chances.
Prediction: Vaduz 1-1 St Patrick's
Vaduz vs St Patrick's Athletic Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: Yes
Tip 3 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
