Larne vs Gent prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 19, 2024
As part of the sixth round of the UEFA Conference League, Larn will face Gent. The match will take place in Belfast on Thursday, December 19, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 Central European Time. I propose betting on the winner of this game.
Match Preview
Larn has been experiencing the best period in its long history in recent years. The team dethroned Linfield and claimed the Northern Ireland championship in the past two seasons.
Additionally, the club made its first-ever appearance in the main stage of a European competition. Predictably, in the Conference League, the modest team struggled to compete against its opponents. Unable to surprise, Larn lost all five matches.
Gent is a consistent representative of Belgium in European tournaments and is competing for medals in the local Jupiler Pro League. This season is no exception, but they are far from challenging for the league title.
In the Conference League, the Belgian side is aiming for a top-8 finish. To achieve this, they need to win their final match and rely on their competitors dropping points. On the other hand, Gent has already secured a place in the playoffs, as they cannot fall out of the top 24.
Match Facts
- Larn has won only one of their last seven home matches.
- Gent has failed to win any of their last nine away games.
- Larn averages 1 goal per game at home, while Gent averages 0.8 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Larn: Ferguson, Ives, Want, Cosgrove, Todd, Randall, Donnelly, Gallagher, Thomson, Ryan, O'Neill.
- Gent: Roef, Mitrovic, Watanabe, Brown, Araujo, Ito, Hendelman, Kums, Sonko, Surdez, Deane.
Head-to-Head
The teams have never faced each other before.
Prediction
Gent has the potential to fight for a top-8 spot, and the Belgian side will give their all. I’m betting on an away win with a -1.5 goal handicap.
