FC Twente v FC Thun: Conference League Preview

Things actually seem to have settled down again in Enschede and the surrounding area. After a turbulent start to the new season, FC Twente are now in fine form. Meanwhile, their adventure in the UEFA Conference League gets underway on Tuesday evening. Their first opponent is Swiss side FC Thun. Will Wout Weghorst lead his team to victory in this European clash? Oranje Palace tells you more about this match and gives you the best predictions.

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FC Twente v FC Thun preview

How will FC Twente, currently fourth in the Eredivisie, fare in Europe? You’d think that picking up three points against the ninth-placed side in Switzerland should be well within their reach. Read on for a brief overview of both teams.

Current Form & Team News

FC Twente

The fact that FC Twente are in fourth place is actually quite remarkable. Especially as the start of the season was by no means smooth sailing for the Tukkers. Nevertheless, John van den Brom’s side are now unbeaten in six matches in the Dutch league. The 3–2 victory over PSV was, of course, the highlight. It’s also worth noting that Wout Weghorst is really finding his form. He’s scoring goals left, right and centre and even provided an assist last Saturday during the 1-1 draw against Fortuna Sittard. Will he set the Grolsch Veste alight on Thursday?

FC Thun

FC Twente are currently facing a side in trouble in the form of FC Thun. As mentioned, they are ninth in the Swiss Super League, having lost no fewer than four of their last five league matches. Last weekend, they suffered a 4-2 defeat against FC Zurich, meaning Gian Luca Privitelli’s side once again returned home empty-handed. Nevertheless, they have a striker in fine form in Brighton Labeau. The Martinique-born striker has scored seven times in fourteen matches this season – something he hopes to repeat in Enschede. Will you add him to your betting slip at Oranje Palace?

Head-to-Head

FC Twente and FC Thun have never faced each other before. As a result, we can’t tell you much about past performance.

Expected line-ups

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

Drommel, Adelgaard, Nijstad, Pröpper, Van Rooij, Weidmann, Zerrouki, Pjaca, Taha, Rots, Weghorst

FC Thun (4-4-2):

Steffen, Strannegard, Bamert, Burgy, Fehr, Ilic, Zoukit, Roth, Maier, Dursun, Lengen

FC Twente v FC Thun betting tips

Betting tip 1: Over 2.5 goals for FC Twente

FC Twente are in fine form, whilst FC Thun are struggling hugely at the back. In fact, they have conceded nine goals in their last three competitive matches. We reckon FC Twente will come out on top and score at least three goals. Betting on over 2.5 goals for FC Twente will earn you odds of 1.68.

Betting tip 2: Robin Pröpper to score a goal

Sometimes it’s nice to place a fun bet. Of course, it involves risks, but the odds are usually very attractive. The fact is that Robin Pröpper has scored in two of his last three matches. We think – and hope – that he’ll do the same against FC Thun. Another goal from Robin Pröpper will earn you odds of 7.00.

Prediction: FC Twente v FC Thun

Final score: FC Twente 3–1 FC Thun
In case it wasn’t already clear, we’re expecting a win for FC Twente. So far, we’ve seen that they’ve found it easy to score, whilst FC Thun have struggled in defence. In that respect, a 3-1 win for FC Twente seems by no means far-fetched.