Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Richmond Park when St. Patricks and Hegelmann lock horns in the Conference League first qualifying round, first leg. The Saints do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team failing to win the last six Premier Division games, but Thursday’s clash could be the turning point for the Irish outfit. Jake Mulraney is a major doubt after limping off with injury in a goalless draw with Bohemians, while fellow midfielder Romal Palmer remains in the recovery room.
The Lithuanians, on the other hand, aim to build on a splendid 5-2 league win over Siauliai. Given Hegelmann’s signs of improvement up front and St. Patricks’ need for win, there is a big value in betting on over 2.5 goals. Brazilian forward Leo Ribeiro is widely expected to return to Hegelmann’s starting XI after scoring as a substitute in the last A Lyga game.