Noah vs Rijeka prediction: EUROPE: Conference League – League phase betting tips on match 2025-10-01 16:45.
[p]Armenian champions Noah launch their UEFA Conference League campaign in Yerevan as they look to secure a strong start against Croatian title holders Rijeka, who make their debut in the competition proper here.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]After winning their maiden Armenian title in 2024/25 along with the cup to secure a historic domestic double, Noah began their European campaign in the Champions League qualifiers. From there, they ultimately tumbled into the Conference League after losing out to Ferencváros and Lincoln Red Imps, before overcoming Olimpija Ljubljana to secure a second consecutive league phase appearance. Noah failed to reach the knockout stages last term (W1, D1, L4), and some of their home advantage here has been negated by the fact they will play their home games during the campaign at Armenia’s national stadium due to their own ground not meeting UEFA regulations.[/p]
[p]Since winning the Croatian title, things have turned rather sour for Rijeka, who travel here having won just one of their opening eight domestic league games (D4, L3). Much like their hosts, Rijeka began their European campaign in the Champions League qualifiers but eventually found themselves in the third tier of European competition after suffering qualifying eliminations at the hands of Ludogorets and PAOK. Perhaps of most concern is Rijeka’s porous backline which conceded nine goals across three European away games so far this season. [/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]This is the first meeting between the sides, and neither team has faced any other opponent from Croatia or Armenia respectively. [/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Noah have won each of their last five home games, four of which saw both teams scoring. [/p]
[p]Noah have been leading at half-time in four of their last five home matches. [/p]
[p]Each of Rijeka’s last five away games produced over 3.5 total goals. [/p]
[p]Rijeka failed to win after scoring first in two of their last three away outings. [/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Noah’s Imran Oulad Omar scored five times in his side’s UEFA qualifying journey this season, including his first hat-trick for the club in the first leg of their Conference League play-off. Rijeka’s Tiago Dantas has scored decisively away from home with both of his goals since moving to the club, including once in their UEFA qualifiers. [/p]
[p]Neither side have any fresh injury concerns ahead of this encounter. [/p]
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[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]We’re backing a goal-fuelled affair to ensue in this Conference League opener with an over 3.5 total goals selection. [/p]
[p][i]Author: Matthew Billon[/i][/p]