Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
St. Gallen will host Trabzonspor in a highly-anticipated Europa Conference League qualifier on Thursday, following their impressive elimination of Śląsk Wrocław in the previous round. The Swiss side is expected to maintain their attacking style of play, capitalizing on their home advantage and confidence from recent performances. With no fresh injury concerns, St. Gallen will look to their dynamic offense to push for a positive result.
Trabzonspor, however, will be eager to bounce back after their disappointing Europa League exit at the hands of Rapid. Despite the absences of duo Hüseyin Türkmen and Maxi Gómez, the Turkish side remains a formidable opponent, determined to secure a place in the next round. Their ability to recover from setbacks has been a hallmark of their campaign. Given both teams' offensive capabilities and the high stakes, this encounter is likely to see goals from both sides. Expect an entertaining clash with both teams finding the back of the net.
Highlighted Team (Trabzonspor):
Founded on August 2, 1967, Trabzonspor are a Turkish club that compete in the Super Lig. The Karadeniz Firtinasi welcome their rivals at Medical Park Stadyumu, the venue which can hold up to 38,477 people. Trabzonspor were the dominant force in the Turkish top flight from 1975 to 1984, with the team clinching six domestic titles during that period.
The Turkish outfit booked their place in European competitions for the first time in the 1976/77, while making it to the Champions League group stages in the 2011/2012 season. Trabzonspor are well known for their claret and blue kits. After their foundation in 1967 English club Aston Villa sent a set of kits to Trabzonspor, which is the main reason why the two clubs wear the same colours.
Daniel Sturridge is the team’s most notable player. The former Liverpool man, who won the Champions League title with the Premier League side, joined the club in the summer of 2019 as a free agent.