The Matchday 4 clash in the 2024/25 Europa Conference League group stage between Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Larne (Northern Ireland) will take place on November 28 at the Stožice Stadium in Ljubljana. Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Larne: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Larne
Olimpija Ljubljana (4-3-3): Nejc Vidmar – Ivan Karamarko, Mario Kvesić, Timi Max Elšnik, David Sualehe – Tomislav Tomić, Luka Menalo, Timi Max Elšnik – Mustafa Nukić, Aljoša Matko, Anton Černomordik.
Larne (4-4-2): Rohan Ferguson – Tomas Cosgrove, Kofi Balmer, Albert Watson, Graham Kelly – Lee Lynch, Mark Randall, John Herron, David McDaid – Ronan Hale, Davy McDaid.
Olimpija Ljubljana
In their last outing, Olimpija Ljubljana secured a crucial 2-1 victory over HJK Helsinki, which ended their winless streak in the competition. This win has revitalized their campaign, and they now sit in third place in the group with four points. To advance to the knockout stage, Olimpija needs to maintain their momentum and secure maximum points in their remaining matches.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 home matches in European competitions (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Olimpija has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 3 of Olimpija's last 4 home matches in European competitions.
Larne
Larne comes into this match following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against PAOK at home. Currently, they are at the bottom of the group with two points, and their hopes of progressing depend on securing victories in their remaining fixtures. Larne has struggled on the road, with their last away win in European competitions coming over a year ago.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last five away matches in European competitions (2 draws, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Larne's last 6 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 3 of Larne's last 5 away matches in European competitions.
Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Larne: Match Prediction
Olimpija Ljubljana has shown resilience at home, and their recent victory has boosted their confidence. Larne, on the other hand, has struggled away from home and will need to improve significantly to challenge for points. Given the current form and statistics, Olimpija is likely to control the game and aim for a decisive win.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
