Bohemians vs FC Ballkani Preview
Bohemians are in excellent recent form and comfortably beat St Joseph’s in the previous Conference League Qualifying round. FC Ballkani are unconvincing away and Bohs can secure a first-leg win on Wednesday.
Back-to-Back Bohemians Wins
- Bohemians have won their last 2 home games.
- FC Ballkani have lost 7 of their last 10 away matches.
H2H - First Encounter
This will be the first-ever game between Bohemians and FC Ballkani.
Bohemians Building Form
Bohemains are on a five-match unbeaten run in all competitions. They have scored nine goals and kept five clean sheets in that spell.
The Irish side won three league games in a row, beating Shelbourne 3-0, St Patrick’s and Drogheda 2-0.
Bohs started their Conference League Qualification campaign with a 2-0 home victory against St Joseph’s. Alan Reynolds’ side dominated with 13 shots and 65% possession.
The Dublin outfit progressed in the Conference League after a 0-0 draw at St Joseph’s in the second leg.
FC Ballkani Are Poor on the Road
FC Ballkani have struggled for recent form after failing to win in seven of their last 10 matches.
Mislav Karoglan’s team started pre-season with a 1-0 win at Hebar. FC Ballkani then lost consecutive away friendlies at Botev Plovdiv 2-0 and Sileks 4-0.
The Kosovan outfit ended that losing run with a 0-0 Conference League Qualifier draw at Connah’s Quay. Karoglan’s side had no shots on target in the first leg.
The Gabriels responded with a 3-2 home win in the second leg. Edvin Kuc, Giovanni and Valentin Serebe scored in the opening 57 minutes and Connah’s Quay struck twice late on.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Bohemians (4-2-3-1): Paul Walters; Patrick Hickey, Sam Todd, Senan Mullen, Jordan Flores; Niall Morahan, Dawson Devoy, Ross Tierney; Connor Parsons, Douglas James-Taylor, Dayle Rooney
Douglas James-Taylor is likely to start against FC Ballkani. The attacker has scored two goals in his last three appearances.
FC Ballkani (4-3-3): Adnan Golubovic; Diar Vokrri, Ivica Batarelo, Gentrit Halili, Abou Dosso; Anel Sabanadzovic, Giovanni, Edvin Kuc; Almedin Klinaku, Valentin Serebe, Engjell Ajazaj
FC Ballkani have no injuries or suspensions.