Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to take a giant leap towards booking a Europa Conference League knockout stage ticket, Strasbourg will travel to Pittodrie when they meet Aberdeen on Thursday night.
Aberdeen
Starting with the hosts, although Aberdeen might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign in the midst of a real struggle, Jimmy Thelin’s side have certainly turned a real corner on either side of November’s international break. Skyrocketing their way up the Premiership standings, the Dandies extended on their recent flurry over the weekend as they secured a routine 3-1 victory away at Dundee FC. With the mood around Pittodrie at a season-high, Aberdeen are unbeaten in all of their previous eight appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to a 2-1 loss at home against Hibernian on October 26th. However, registering just a pair of points from their first four Europa Conference League showdowns this season, Thelin’s side are once again pencilled in as a real underdog here.
Aberdeen Team News
Not making a single appearance since the end of September, Latvian international Kristers Tobers remains on the sidelines with a knee injury. However, coming off the bench and finding the net away at Dundee FC over the weekend, former Millwall striker Kevin Nisbet should be handed a full recall.
Likewise, bagging his own Premiership brace on Saturday and making a real impact after completing a season-long loan switch from Sunderland over the summer, French starlet Adil Aouchiche will start in the middle of the park.
Strasbourg
As for the visitors, while Strasbourg might be enduring what has quickly become a worrying domestic rut, Liam Rosenior’s men have continued to shine on their maiden European adventure. Last seen in Europa Conference League action mounting a sensational second-half comeback at home against Crystal Palace as they eventually snatched a 2-1 victory, Le Racing are sat firmly in the driving seat to punch a knockout stage ticket. Putting 10 points on the board from their first four European appearances and opening Thursday’s trip to Scotland sat in silver medal position, the former Hull City boss will be calling on his title dreamers to make another statement here. However, despite being pencilled in as a standout contender on foreign soil, it should be noted that Rosenior’s camp have lost four of their previous five showdowns away from the Stade de la Meinau.
Strasbourg Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Strasbourg will once again be without the likes of Saidou Sow, Maximillian Oyedele and veteran goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson here. However, despite serving a domestic suspension over the weekend, former Sparta Rotterdam youngster Emmanuel Emegha should be handed a full recall.
Making a real impact after completing a permanent switch from Brighton over the summer, Valentin Barco will return to Rosenior’s travelling squad. Former Lyon defender Mambo Sarr will start at the back and should be partnered alongside Ireland international Andrew Omobamidele.
Aberdeen vs Strasbourg Key Factors to Consider
- Including a 2-1 victory at home against Crystal Palace a fortnight ago, Strasbourg have registered 10 points from their first four Europa Conference League appearances.
- Aberdeen have put just two points on the board from their first four European appearances (two defeats, two draws).
- Le Racing have lost four of their last five away fixtures across all competitions.
- Four of Aberdeen last five matchups at Pittodrie have finished with both teams finding the net.
- Strasbourg have failed to register a clean sheet in any of their last 10 consecutive away fixtures.
Conclusion
While Strasbourg might have come flying out of the traps since opening their famous Europa Conference League adventure, Rosenior’s side have continued to show some worrying issues here. Although Le Racing might travel to Scotland on Thursday evening pencilled in as a standout contender, they have lost four of their last five showdowns away from the Stade de la Meinau and they could face a potential banana skin in midweek. Watching Aberdeen storm their way to a 3-1 victory away at Dundee FC over the weekend, Thursday’s hosts are enjoying what has become their most fruitful spell of the season so far. Meeting a Strasbourg defence who have failed to register a single clean sheet on their travels from any of their previous 10 attempts, Aberdeen could feel that they can ask some real questions.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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