FC Twente v DAC Dunajska Streda: Conference League Prediction

Following the debacle against Ferencváros, FC Twente can forget about a place in the Europa League. Nevertheless, there is still a glimmer of hope on the horizon as far as qualifying for European football is concerned. Following their elimination by the Hungarians, they’ve been given a second chance in the qualifying rounds of the Conference League. They’ll be playing a home match against Slovakian side DAC Dunajska Streda on Thursday evening. Will they be able to put in a good performance this time? Or will Erik van Hag’s stern gaze once again play tricks on the Tukkers? Here’s our FC Twente v DAC Dunajska Streda prediction.

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FC Twente v DAC Dunajska Streda preview

We’re curious to see how John van den Brom has prepared his team for another clash with a side from Eastern Europe. Will the defence be on top form this time? Here’s a brief look at both teams.

Current Form & Team News

FC Twente

It has been a very difficult season so far for FC Twente. Whilst the Enschede side put in a decent performance against Ferencváros at the Grolsch Veste – albeit losing – things went completely wrong in Budapest. Goals were conceded far too easily, even when the Dutch side had an extra man on the pitch. The defence, in particular, is being too complacent, which will have put the team under considerable pressure last week. The question, however, is: will it be enough to secure a good result against DAC Dunajska Streda?

DAC Dunajska Streda

Whilst morale at FC Twente is unlikely to be particularly high at the moment, the situation is completely different for the Slovaks. Last weekend, they secured a convincing 2–0 victory over Banska Bystrica in the Nike Liga. After two matches, DAC sit in a respectable second place. The team, managed by German coach Robert KlauB, are also performing excellently in Europe. They have beaten Velez Mostar twice, without conceding a single goal. It is therefore clear that FC Twente are facing a side brimming with confidence. Will the Tukkers fall at the same stumbling block again?

Head-to-Head

The two sides have never played each other before. As a result, there is nothing to say about their head-to-head record.

Expected line-ups

FC Twente (4-2-3-1):

Unnerstall, Adelgaard, Nijstad, Lemkin, van Rooij, Van den Belt, Zerrouki, Orjasaeter, Hlynsson, Rots, Weghorst

DAC Dunajska Streda (4-4-2):

Filipe, Jukleroed, Nemanic, Kacharaba, Trontelj, Ramadan, Jencus, Diongue, Sylla, Gagua, Trusa

FC Twente v DAC Dunajska Streda betting tips

Betting tip 1: Both teams to score

We still have every confidence in a good result for FC Twente, simply because they have the better players. However, we do see a defensive vulnerability that we haven’t seen in Enschede for a long time. We are therefore going for both teams to score, just as in the matches against Ferencváros. Both teams to score – YES gives you odds of 1.94 at Oranje Palace.

Betting tip 2: Wout Weghorst to have more than 1.5 shots on target

Naturally, all eyes will once again be on Wout Weghorst. The towering striker, who joined from Ajax this summer, scored against Ferencváros, proving that he remains a threat. We believe he’ll be a key target against DAC Dunajska Streda and will have at least two shots on target. If Wout Weghorst has more than 1.5 shots on target, this will earn you odds of 1.85 at Oranje Palace.

Prediction: FC Twente v DAC Dunajska Streda

Final score: FC Twente 3–1 DAC Dunajska Streda
We reckon FC Twente will come out on top this time. That said, as mentioned, we do expect the Slovaks to score at least one goal. Nevertheless, we think it’ll be a tight contest, which means FC Twente will come out on top this time.