Linfield – TNS : Preview & Prediction
Linfield and TNS play at Windsor Park in a UEFA Champions League 2nd leg (1st Qualifying Round) match, after The New Saints won at home by (1-0) in the first leg match.
After the defeat in the 1st leg, the home team arrives in this decisive match at a disadvantage, as they have to recover 1 goal and did not score any away goals in the previous match. The team comes into this encounter after an away win with Knockbreda by (1-2). Linfield have won 6, drawn 3 and lost 1 of their last 10 games played at home for all competitions.
Linfield come into this match on the back of a setback, 1-0, on their trip to The New Saints’ home ground, for their Champions League 1st qualifying round match. It should be noted that the hosts come into this stage of the competition having won the Northern Ireland 21/22 Championship. In this home match, coach David Healy should focus on defensive organization and counter-attacking through the corridors: Kirk Millar is very fast and competent in carrying the ball to the attack. All players are available for this match.
The visiting team comes into this 2nd leg with a 1 goal advantage, but conceded 0 goals at home in the first leg match. In the last 10 matches played away in all competitions, TNS has won 7, drawn 2 and lost 1. The team has allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs improvement, but their attack has been scoring with regularity, as they have managed to score in 9 of the last 10 matches.
The New Saints enter this game with a triumph, 1-0, in the reception of Linfield, counting for the 1st leg of the Champions League 1st qualifying round: the only goal of the match was scored by Ryan Brobbel. It should be noted that the visitors reach this stage of the competition after winning the Welsh Championship 21/22. In this away game, coach Anthony Limbrick should focus on maintaining possession and organized attacks, especially through the runners. Individually, we highlight the right wing Jordan Williams, a very fast player and strong in transporting the ball to the attack. All players are available for this game.
Linfield – TNS : Betting Tips
Linfield – Win Odds: 2.25
