Paide vs Stjarnan Prediction and Betting Tips | August 1, 2024

Paide entertain Stjarnan at Parnu Rannastaadion in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round on Thursday (August 1). Paide lost 2-1 in the first leg but put up a commendable fight.

Patrik Kristal levelled the scires for Paide following Emil Atlason’s opener after 22 minutes, but Stjarnan would have the final say, with Atlason grabbing the winner. Paide’s away goal and impressive showing would give them them a boost ahead of the return at home, though.

It was the Estonian side's first defeat in six outings. In the first qualifying round, they beat Welch team Bala Town 3-2 on aggregate. Paide will count on their home advantage but they haven't capitalised it in recent games, with just one win in five matches at the Parnu Rannastaadion.

Stjarnan, meanwhile, are eying a historic qualification to the third round, but their slim lead may not be enough. In the first qualifying round, they saw off Linfield of Norther Ireland 4-3 on aggregate.

The Gardabær-based outfit are coming off two straight wins. They are sixth with 20 points in the Besta deild karla – the Icelandic top flight – after 15 rounds. Stjarnan haven't been impressive on the road recently, winning only once in five trips across competitions.

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Paide vs Stjarnan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Paide have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five home matches.
• The hosts have scored nine goals and conceded seven in their last five games across competitions.
• Paide have played 13 UEFA matches, winning two and losing seven.
• Stjarnan have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five road outings.
• Paide have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches, while Stjarnan have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in the same period.
• Form Guide: Paide – L-W-D-W-D; Stjarnan – W-W-L-W-D.

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Paide vs Stjarnan Prediction

Paide could overturn their lone-goal deficit, thanks to home advantage, but they must be ready to fight off the visitors who would leave nothing for granted.

Stjarnan will likely not deploy a defensive approach due to their slim lead, but leaving too much space behind could be risky. Paide come in as the favourites based on their superior form and home advantage and should take the aggregate win.

Prediction: Paide 3-1 Stjarnan

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Paide vs Stjarnan Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Paide

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Paide to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Stjarnan to score - Yes