The hosts must capitalize on their opponents' crisis: Twente vs Thun prediction
The first matchday fixture of the Conference League league phase between Twente and Thun will take place on October 15, 2026, at De Grolsch Veste. Both teams are making their debut in this tournament, but they head into the opener in completely different shape.
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Twente: unbeaten run and strong home form
John van den Brom's side have taken a significant step forward since their 4-1 win over Qarabag in qualifying. Since then, Twente have gone eight matches unbeaten, although they were held to a 1-1 draw by Fortuna in their most recent Eredivisie fixture.
The club have looked particularly convincing at home, winning five of their last six competitive matches. Wout Weghorst has been the standout attacking threat, contributing five goals and three assists in his last seven appearances.
Thun: Swiss champions plunged into a deep slump
After their sensational title triumph last season, the current campaign has been far more difficult for Thun. The team have lost four of their last five Super League matches, while a 4-2 defeat to Zurich once again exposed their defensive problems.
Their European qualifying campaign was equally challenging. The Swiss side lost to Lech by an aggregate score of 9-2 in the Europa League before dropping into the Conference League. Given their current form, the trip to Enschede looks like an especially daunting test.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Twente are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions.
- The hosts have won five of their last six competitive home matches.
- Thun have lost four of their last five Swiss league matches.
The difference in form should prove decisive: Twente vs Thun prediction
Twente head into this clash with far greater confidence, consistently picking up points and looking particularly strong in front of their home supporters. With Weghorst in this kind of form, the hosts should create a steady stream of danger in the opposition box.
Thun, by contrast, are struggling badly at the back and currently look nothing like the team that recently won the Swiss championship. If the hosts perform at their usual level, the contest could be decided surprisingly quickly.
