Tromso go head-to-head against Kilmarnock on Wednesday. Read our Predictions and Betting Tips with Match Preview, Head-to-head stats (h2h) and Team Form Analysis.
Tromso vs UE Santa Coloma Prediction
Tromso sealed a solid 2-0 win against Kilmarnock Coloma in the first leg. Their Latvian midfielder Janis Ikaunieks has yet again netted one for his team. They are now on a three-match winning streak and will have highest of spirits to enter the second leg as they hosts the match at LNK Sporta Parks.
Moving on, RFS have a strong form at home as they won six of the last seven home matches and has scored at least 2 each. On the other side, Kilmarnock Coloma was winless in three of their last four away matches. Do also note that they failed to score in the last two away defeats.
Additionally, RFS scored 20 goals in their last five home outings and has managed to seal three cleans sheets in that period.considering all these observations, we like to start with RFS to win 3-0 as the main pick. You can also back RFS to win both halves considering their goal trend at home.
How the bookies view it: Tromso homing in on the play-offs
With Kilmarnock in poor form, it’s no great surprise to see them as Betfred’s 11/4 outsiders to qualify, with Tromso now 1/4 favourites to go through. A Killie win in 90 minutes is even bigger at 9/2 and the odds on Tromso in that market are still short at 8/15. A draw at 90 minutes takes the tie to extra time and that pays 11/4.
Head to head: Norway curse goes on for Killie
Kilmarnock are still seeking their first win over Norwegian opposition after three attempts. Last week’s 2-2 draw with Tromso followed a 3-1 aggregate defeat against Viking Stavanger in the UEFA Cup back in 2001, with the away leg ending in a 2-0 defeat.
Players to watch: Lasse taking the lead
I flagged up Lasse Nordas as Tromso’s biggest threat in the first leg and he netted their second goal at Rugby Park. That made it eight for the season and the striker looks good value at 15/8 with 90jili for another strike in the return.
Kilmarnock will need a bit of magic to come out on top and Danny Armstrong could be the man to provide it. The winger is a threat with shooting from distance and he’s a little overpriced at 7/1 for anytime scorer.
Probable teams
McInnes went with two players up front in the first leg but will probably drop Bruce Anderson for this one and just have Kyle Vassell up top. Tromso should be along similar lines to the first leg.
Tromso: Haugaard, Skjaervik, Jenssen, Paintsil, Guddal, Norheim, Hjerto-Dahl, Antonsen, Yttergard Jenssen, Nordas, Romsaas.
Kilmarnock: McCrorie, Wright, Mayo, Deas, Findlay, Armstrong, Lyons, Watson, Donnelly, Vassell, Kennedy.