Larne vs Tre Fiori Preview
Larne a rock solid in defence and concede very few goals. Tre Fiori struggled to create against the Inver Reds in the first leg and a home win to nil has value.
Key Stats - Larne Keep Clean Sheets
- Larne have kept a clean sheet in their last 2 games.
- Larne have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Tre Fiori have lost their last 2 games.
H2H
Larne beat Tre Fiori 1-0 in the only previous match between the sides.
Larne Know How to Defend
Larne are on an eight-match unbeaten run and have conceded once. They have kept three home clean sheets during that run.
The Inver Reds started pre-season with a 0-0 draw at Stranraer before beating Connah's Quay 1-0 and H&W Welders 2-1. Gary Haveron’s side then drew 0-0 against Coleraine in the Northern Ireland Charity Shield and won 3-2 on penalties.
The Northern Irish outfit continued their strong recent form with a comfortable 1-0 win at Tre Fiori. Larne had 66% possession, five shots on target and Matt Lusty scored in the 45th minute.
Tre Fiori Are Lacking Form
Tre Fiori are on a three-match winless run and have scored just two goals during that spell.
The Sammarinese team held Pennarossa to a 1-1 draw in the league and lost 3-1 against La Fiorita in the Coppa Titano final.
The Yellow and Blues lost back-to-back games following a 1-0 home defeat to Larne in the Champions League. Tre Fiori had no shots on target, faced 13 shots and conceded in the first half.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Larne (3-5-2): Rohan Ferguson; Matt Ridley, Dan Bent, Aaron Donnelly; Tomas Cosgrove, Jordan McEneff, Chris Gallagher, Ronan Doherty, Sean Graham; Montel Gibson, Matt Lusty
Sam McClelland was subbed off due to injury in the first leg at Tre Fiori. The defender is an injury doubt for Tuesday’s game.
Tre Fiori (3-4-1-2): Michele Nardi; Tom Syku, Simone Rea, Alex Sirri; Alessandro D'Addario, Romeo Bertani, Brando Sami, Pietro Mengucci; Federico Benedettini; Tommaso Bernardi, Matteo Prandelli
Tre Fiori have no injuries or suspensions.
Striker Matteo Prandelli is likely to lead the line after scoring 24 goals last season.