Larne welcome Gent in the UEFA Conference League and you can find our preview, prediction, team news and predicted lineups below.
Larne vs Gent Preview
Larne’s run in Europe has failed to impress this season, losing each of their five matches and sitting bottom of the Conference League table.
The Northern Irish side can no longer qualify for the knockout stages and go into Thursday evening’s clash with just pride to play for.
During the losses to Dinamo Minsk, O. Ljubljana, St. Gallen, Shamrock Rovers and Molde, Larne have scored just two goals while conceding 12.
However, Gent have it all to play for on Thursday evening as they can earn a place in the top eight places – which is automatic qualification to the knockout stages of the Conference League.
The Belgian side have picked up nine points from their opening five matches, beating TSC, Omonia and Molde but suffering defeats to Lugano and Chelsea.
They are unbeaten from their last three matches in all competitions and are coming off a 1-1 stalemate with Cercle Brugge.
Larne vs Gent Team News
Larne will be without Cian Bolger after his dismissal against Dinamo Minsk last time around and will miss their final match in Europe.
The Northern Irish side have a near-perfect squad for their European clash, with Ali Omar still out of action due to a long-term knee injury.
The Belgian side will be without Noah Fadiga once again, as the defender continues his break from football with heart problems.
Matisse Samoise suffered a hamstring injury during the early stages of December and he will miss out on Thursday evening.
Aime Omgba and Nurio are doubts, but will undergo late fitness tests for the European clash.
Larne vs Gent Predicted Lineups
Larne: Ferguson; Cosgrove, Todd, Want, Ives; Randall, Donnelly, Gallagher; Thomson, O’Neill, Ryan
Gent: Roef; Gambor, Watanabe, Mitrovic, Brown; Gandelman, Ito, Delorge; Sonko, Surdez, Dean
Larne vs Gent Prediction
Given what is at stake for both sides on Thursday evening, we expect the Belgian side to clinch a comfortable victory at Windsor Park.
Gent are heavy favourites on UK betting sites, which suggests an emphatic win and probable clean sheet.
Prediction: Larne 0-4 Gent
