Conference League Qualifier: St Joseph's vs Cliftonville - Match Preview & Prediction

St Joseph's FC VS Cliftonville Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:09-07-2025 00:00 Wednesday
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Match Preview:
St Joseph's, the Gibraltarian runners-up, host Northern Ireland's Cliftonville in a intriguing UEFA Conference League Qualifier. St Joseph's, despite finishing second in their league last season and lifting the Pepe Reyes Cup, face potential rustiness after a two-month break. Their European record is modest, having only progressed once beyond the first qualifying round in four attempts.

Cliftonville, five-time Northern Irish champions, arrive with more recent match sharpness thanks to a series of friendlies. They secured European football via the play-offs last season and also lifted the League Cup. This marks the first-ever meeting between these two semi-professional sides, both eyeing a winnable tie.

St Joseph's will look to new signings and the attacking prowess of Pablo Rodriguez. Cliftonville will rely on new additions like PJ Morrison and Conor Falls, with Ryan Curran, Eric McWoods, and playmaker Rory Hale leading their offensive charge. Despite St Joseph's extended break, home advantage and a desire to improve their European fortunes could see them edge a close contest.

Prediction: St Joseph to win