Brann go head-to-head against St Mirren on Thursday. Read our Predictions and Betting Tips with Match Preview, Head-to-head stats (h2h) and Team Form Analysis.
Brann vs St. Mirren Prediction
The first leg ended in a highly competitive 1-1 draw. Brann scored a goal at 75th but St. Mirren replied back just before the final whistle. However, it was the 14th unbeaten recording of Brann in the last 16 across all competitions.
Also, Brann was unbeaten in 14 of the past 16 home matches while St. Mirren was winless in seven of the past 10 away outings. In that case, we expect a home win here.
Moving on, Brann has allowed 7 goals in their last seven home outings. In that case, a home win and both teams to score tip will be our main pick for this match. Also, Brann has scored at least 2 each in their past six victories at this venue. Such an offensive display inclines us to back a 2-1 ft score in favor of the home side.
How the bookies view it: Brann red-hot favourites at home
With Brann in excellent form, it’s no surprise to see them as Betfred’s favourites to progress, although their price looks too short at 1/9 to qualify and 1/4 for a win on the night. St Mirren are 5/1 to reach the next round and the odds increase to 17/2 for a win inside 90 minutes. A draw takes us into extra time and that pays 4/1.
Head to head: Buddies seek spirit of 1987
That late leveller in Paisley made it three games unbeaten for St Mirren against Norwegian opposition. They also faced Tromso in the Cup Winners’ Cup back in 1987 and won 1-0 on aggregate, with their trip to Norway ending in a 0-0 draw.
Players to watch: Felix can bare his claws again
Felix Myhre pulled the strings in midfield for Brann in the first leg and capped a dominant display by scoring their goal. The playmaker is 3/1 with 90jili to score again and that looks a little overpriced.
St Mirren boss Robinson thought first-leg goal hero Olusanya would be suspended in Norway after picking up a yellow card but he got it wrong as you need to pick up three bookings for a ban in the qualifiers. That’s good news as he has scored in his last two games and wjpeso price the striker at 5/1 for another strike.
Probable line-ups
Brann should stick with the team that played so well in Paisley but Robinson could make a few changes. Olusanya started on the bench last week but should get the nod for the return after his recent scoring run. Captain Mark O’Hara could miss out again with a thigh injury.
Brann: Dyngeland, Hellan, Knudsen, Soltvedt, Kristiansen, Pedersen, Myhre, Kornvig, Warming, Castro, Finne.
St Mirren: Balcombe, Taylor, Gogic, Brown, Fraser, Smyth, Idowu, Rooney, Boyd-Munce, Ayunga, Olusanya.