Glentoran v Gzira United

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This upcoming 2nd leg tie between Irish Premier Division outfit, Glentoran, and their Maltese counterparts, Gzira United, is evenly poised heading into this return leg at the BetMcLean Oval following last week's entertaining 2-2 draw at the MFA Centenary Stadium.

Glentoran had prepared diligently before last week's 1st leg tie in this 1st Qualifying Round of the UEFA Conference League as the Irish hosts had played four club friendlies beforehand, drawing one and winning the other three and this appeared to do the trick for Glentoran who held Gzira United to a draw in Malta.

The hosts will now return to their home surroundings of the BetMcLean Oval looking to make home advantage count and although they suffered a 3-2 defeat away at Dundela in a hastily arranged friendly in between the two European legs, Glentoran have been handed only this one defeat in their last 12 matches in all competitions.

Having picked up eight wins during this 12-match period overall and winning eight of their last nine games on home soil, Glentoran look a decent prospect here.

Gzira United by contrast have played only two games since the end of last season's campaign in the Maltese domestic scene which came to an end towards the end of April one of which was a 4-0 victory over Birkirkara in a club friendly and the other being last week's 2-2 draw at home with Thursday's opponents, Glentoran.

Recent results overall have seen Gzira United collect just three wins out of their last nine matches, two of which were gained on home soil at their MFA Centenary Stadium along with being handed five defeats in the process as well.

However, results away from home have been pretty encouraging for Gzira United as they have suffered just two defeats out of their last 18 outings on the road in all competitions and recording 10 wins on their travels during this period too, so the visitors will also feel they stand a good chance of securing a result here on Thursday night.

In addition, Gzira United have kept a total of 10 clean sheets within this 18-game period on the road and they'll be hoping to contain their Irish hosts in this return leg.

Glentoran v Gzira United Verdict

Last week's 1st leg of this tie between Glentoran and Gzira United was a lively affair and further goals are expected in this return leg at the BetMcLean Oval with perhaps Glentoran getting the nod with home advantage behind them, especially considering the winning momentum on home soil in recent times.

Therefore, our main bet will be Glentoran win @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Glentoran win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.62

Correct score: Glentoran 3-1 @ 15.00