Derry City vs Rijeka Betting Tips - Away Win the Best Bet in the Conference League Qualifier
Derry City are facing a tough challenge as their form and confidence have dipped, just as Rijeka's momentum is building. The Croatian side enters the second-leg Conference League Qualifier as favorites, thanks to their recent winning streak. Experts recommend backing Rijeka to secure another victory, with suggested odds of 1.7 and a stake of 2 units. The key conclusion: Rijeka should be supported for the win given current form dynamics.
- Derry City have lost all 3 of their European games this season
- Rijeka won 1-0 in the Conference League Qualifier first leg
- RJK can seal another victory and progress in the Conference League
Derry City vs Rijeka Preview
Derry City lose a lot of games and have struggled to compete in European matches. Rijeka are on a strong winning run and can beat the Candystripes in this Conference League Qualifier.
- Derry City vs Rijeka Preview
- Rijeka on a 6 Match Winning Streak
- H2H
- Derry City Are Out of Form
- Rijeka Have Winning Momentum
- Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Rijeka on a 6 Match Winning Streak
- Derry City have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Rijeka have won 6 consecutive games.
H2H
Rijeka beat Derry City 1-0 in the only previous meeting.
Derry City Are Out of Form
Derry City have won just two of their last eight matches, losing five. The Northern Irish side lost three games in a row, including European defeats to CSKA Sofia 3-2 and 2-1.
Tiernan Lynch’s outfit ended that losing streak with a 3-0 FAI Cup victory against amateur side Tolka Rovers.
The Candystripes then lost 1-0 at Rijeka in the Conference League Qualifier first leg. Derry faced 19 shots, had 29% possession and conceded early in the second half.
Rijeka Have Winning Momentum
Croatian side Rijeka are on a seven-match unbeaten run, including six victories. They have conceded once and scored 12.
RJK won all four of their pre-season friendlies, including away victories at Bravo 2-1, Grosuplje 3-0 and Radomlje 2-0.
The Whites continued their impressive recent form with a 1-0 Conference League win at home against Derry City. Rijeka dominated with 71% possession and Toni Fruk scored in the 52nd minute.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Derry City (4-3-3): Brian Maher; Barry Cotter, Patrick McClean, Jamie Stott, Brandon Fleming; Brooklyn Lyons-Foster, Nick Twisk, James Olayinka; Ellis Chapman, Liam Boyce, Michael Duffy
Midfielder Darragh Markey is injured and unlikely to feature against Rijeka.
Rijeka (4-3-3): Aleksa Todorovic; Ante Orec, Ante Majstorovic, Alfonso Barco, Mladen Devetak; Tiago Dantas, Branko Pavic, Niko Jankovic; Amer Gojak, Adu Adjei, Toni Fruk
Defender Teo Barisic is unavailable due to injury.
Verdict
Derry City are lacking form and confidence and Rijeka are a team on the up. The Croatian side can keep winning and seal a second-leg Conference League Qualifier victory.
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