Dundalk v Newtown
08 July 1745hrs
Football – Europe – Europa Conference League
Pick Dundalk AH-1.25
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.51 odds taken 0440 GMT, Thursday 8th July
Thursday features action from the Europa Conference League with Dundalk taking on Newtown at Oriel Park.
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Dundalk Preview – Can Dundalk use home advantage?
Dundalk have first bite of the cherry in this 1st leg of the Europa Conference League clash against Welsh side, Newtown, and having suffered a 3-1 loss away from home at Shamrock Rovers in their last game, the Irish outfit will be keen to return to their Oriel Park.
Dundalk had previously posted back-to-back wins with victories gained over Drogheda United and Derry City while form at home has also improved of late as Dundalk have lost just two of their last seven matches on home soil.
The Irish hosts reached the group stage of last season’s Europa League but it turned out to be a miserable campaign as Dundalk finished bottom of Group B having lost all six of their group games.
Newtown Preview – Can Newtown put up resistance?
Newtown’s path to this 1st qualifying round of the Europa Conference League was a highly convoluted one as the Welsh club originally finished in a disappointing 9th place in the Welsh Premier League which saw them drop into the Relegation Round group.
However, Newtown rallied and finished top of this group to progress to the play-offs for European football which they won thanks to a semi-final victory against Penybont before recording a 5-3 win against Caernarfon Town in the final.
However, this could be where Newtown’s European dream comes to an end as they’re up against seasoned pro’s on the European club stage by comparison.
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Dundalk v Newtown
Key Facts – Dundalk v Newtown Tip
- Dundalk have lost just 2 of their last 7 home matches
- Dundalk reached the group stage of the Europa League last season
- This will be Newtown’s first European match
Dundalk possess far greater experience at this level and the hosts should record a straightforward win in this 1st leg.
The best betting odds for Dundalk v Newtown
Dundalk to win: 1.21 at Marathonbet
Draw: 6.00 at Marathonbet
Newtown to win: 11.25 at Marathonbet
