Vllaznia
Malisheva
Vllaznia will look to put their recent struggles behind them when they face Malisheva in the Conference League first qualifying round. As both sides have been involved in some high-scoring games of late, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Albanian side have lost their last four pre-season matches, showing defensive problems ahead of their European opener. Vllaznia’s last 10 games ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 19:00
Europa FC
Shkendija
Europa FC will try to claim a major scalp when they take on Shkendija in the first leg of the Conference League first qualifying round. The Gibraltar outfit have not been in competitive action since April 25, when they finished third in the domestic championship. Europa impressed defensively throughout the league campaign, conceding only 20 goals in 27 matches, and they have ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 18:30
Caernarforn
Levadia
Levadia will look to get their job done in the Conference League tie with Caernarfon when the two sides meet at The Oval in the first leg of the opening qualifying round. As Levadia are enjoying a very successful domestic campaign, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Welsh outfit are still waiting for the new domestic season to begin, but they head into the clash in good spirits ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 18:30
Mondorf
Dinamo Tbilisi
Stade John Grun will be the centre of attention when Mondorf and Dinamo Tbilisi face each other in the first leg of the Conference League first qualifying round. As Georgian national championship is in a full swing, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Luxembourg side head into the European opener after a disappointing pre-season, having suffered back-to-back defeats to Walferdang ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 18:15
Velez Mostar
Milsami
Velez Mostar will look to kick off their Conference League campaign in style when they welcome Milsami to Stadion Rodjeni for the first leg of the opening qualifying round. As Milsami do not seem to be at their sharpest ahead of the trip to Mostar, we predict a 2-0 home win. The Bosnian side have turned their home ground into a difficult venue for visiting teams thanks to th ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 18:00
Marsaxlokk
Pyunik Yerevan
Marsaxlokk and Pyunik Yerevan square off in the first leg of the Conference League first qualifying round in what promises to be a closely contested affair. As Pyunik are a more experienced side than Marsaxlokk, our prediction leans toward a 1-0 away win. The Maltese side have not played a competitive match since suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to Floriana in the Maltese playo ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 18:00
Dinamo Minsk
Sileks
Dinamo Minsk and Sileks will face each other in the first leg of the Conference League first qualifying round, with the Belarusian champions playing their European home matches in Bulgaria at Beroe's stadium. As Sileks struggle defensively, we predict a 3-1 home win. Despite being forced away from their natural home, Dinamo Minsk are rightly regarded as favourites after an i ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 18:00
Bohemians
St Josephs
Bohemians will look to kickstart their Conference League campaign in style when they welcome St Joseph’s to Dublin for the first leg of the opening qualifying round. As David faces Goliath at Dalymount Park, our prediction firmly points toward a 3-0 home win. The Irish outfit head into the clash in excellent spirits, having won each of their last three Premier Division mat ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 18:00
Kalju
Linfield
Hiiu Stadium in Tallinn will host Thursday’s Conference League first qualifying round opener between Kalju and Linfield. The Estonian side head into the clash in high spirits after a 3-1 victory over Nomme Utd, but they will be without leading scorer Mattias Mannilaan, who is sidelined through injury. Kalju have also found it difficult to turn home advantage into victories ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 17:00
Hegelmann
Paide
There will be fireworks when Hegelmann and Paide lock horns in the first leg of the Conference League first qualifying round. The Lithuanian outfit are desperate to end a five-match winless run in the domestic championship, but they have at least been difficult to break down lately, with each of their last four league games producing under 2.5 goals. Despite their poor overa ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 17:00
FK Liepaja
Decic
FK Liepaja welcome Decic in a Conference League round 1 qualifier where the Latvian side will be looking to make home advantage count. As Decic are not regarded as good travellers, we predict a 1-0 home win. Liepaja head into the encounter after a disappointing 3-1 defeat to BFC Daugavpils, but they remain in fourth place in the domestic championship and have been a complete ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 17:00
Dila Gori
Virtus
Tengiz Burjanadze Stadium will be the centre of attention as Dila Gori and Virtus battle for a place in the next stage of the Conference League qualifiers. Dila Gori enter the tie looking to bounce back from their Georgian Super Cup defeat to Dinamo Tbilisi, but there have been some encouraging signs in attack. Midfielder Lasha Menteshashvili has been in excellent form, regu ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 17:00
Alashkert
Yelimay Semey
Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium will host the first leg of the Conference League first qualifying round as Alashkert and Yelimay Semey face off in an intriguing European encounter. Alashkert are still waiting to begin their new domestic campaign, but they have already tested themselves against strong opposition in pre-season, most recently suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 17:00
Atletic Escaldes
Mornar Bar
Centre d'Entrenament de la FAF will host an intriguing first-leg clash in the Conference League first qualifying round as Atletic Escaldes take on Mornar Bar. The Andorran outfit head into the encounter in high spirits after defeating FC Santa Coloma 3-2 in the Andorran Super Cup, with Rodrigo Piloto stealing the show by scoring twice. Atletic have also been particularly imp ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 15:00
Differdange
Ilves
Stade Municipal de la Ville de Differdange will host the Conference League first qualifying round first-leg clash between Differdange and Ilves. The Luxembourg champions head into the encounter in high spirits after impressive warm-up victories over Dudelange and French side Metz, performances that have seen the odds on a home win shorten. New signings Wolf Hugo and Taveira ... Read More...
This match will be played on 8 July 2026 at 18:30
Connahs
FC Ballkani
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 wi ... Read More...
This match will be played on 8 July 2026 at 18:30
