Connah’s Quay and FC Ballkani square off in the first leg of the Conference League first qualifying round, with the visitors looking to justify their status as favourites. The Welsh side head into the tie after defeating Queen of the South in a warm-up match, but they will have to cope without influential midfielder Rhys Hughes, who joined TNS during the summer transfer window. Connah’s Quay have struggled for consistency in recent months, winning only two of their last ten matches in all competitions, while both teams have scored in 80% of those fixtures, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
FC Ballkani, meanwhile, were well below their best in a 4-0 friendly defeat to Sileks, but that result is unlikely to overshadow their overall quality. The Kosovo outfit have established themselves as regulars in European qualifying in recent years and boast a stronger squad than their Welsh opponents. Ivory Coast striker Valentin Serebe, who scored 15 goals last season, will once again be the main attacking threat. Ballkani have won four of their last five away matches, averaging 2.4 goals scored on the road, which should give them confidence ahead of the trip to Wales.
As FC Ballkani possess greater quality and a strong recent away record, our main prediction leans toward Away Win. Additionally, FC Ballkani Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total bets seem interesting (both sides have been involved in high-scoring games, averaging over three total goals per match in recent outings).
This Europa Conference League match will be played on Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 18:30.
What is our Connahs vs FC Ballkani prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Connahs 1 - 3 FC Ballkani
Connahs vs FC Ballkani Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-3 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: KF Ballkani -1 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: KF Ballkani -1 @ 105 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -800 Odds
- Draw No Bet: KF Ballkani to Win @ -700 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: KF Ballkani to Win/KF Ballkani to Win @ 100 Odds
- Clean Sheet: KF Ballkani - No @ -120 Odds
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View OfferConnahs Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dddllwwdld | 1.10 |
| Home | dlwdd | 1.20 |
| Away | ddlwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.40 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.47 | 1.69 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.44 | 1.38 |
FC Ballkani Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddllwwlww | 1.70 |
| Home | ddlwl | 1.00 |
| Away | wlwww | 2.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.20 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.37 | 1.29 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.38 | 1.25 | 1.51 |
Connahs vs FC Ballkani Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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