St Patricks vs Hegelmann Predictions

St Patricks vs Hegelmann Predictions & Tips for Thursday’s UEFA Conference League tie. St. Patrick’s finished third last season in Ireland, securing a spot in the top four for the fourth consecutive year, following a remarkable nine-game winning streak. Read on for all our predictions.

UEFA Conference League | Jul 10 2025 at 7:45 pm UK at Richmond Park (Dublin)

St Patricks vs Hegelmann Predictions

Can St. Patrick’s Athletic Get Back on Track Against Hegelmann Litauen?

• St. Patrick’s Recent Struggles
  • The Irish side have scored just once in their last six matches across all competitions, making it unlikely that they will score freely in this European tie.
• Hegelmann’s Defensive Approach
  • Hegelmann have been solid in defence in recent weeks, conceding less than two goals in most of their recent matches. This suggests they are unlikely to allow St. Patrick’s to run riot.
• Historical Low-Scoring Trend
  • St. Patrick’s have seen five out of their last six games end with fewer than three goals, and Hegelmann’s own European struggles suggest a similar outcome is likely in this tie.

Best Bet for St Patricks vs Hegelmann

Thursday’s match sees St. Patrick’s Athletic host Hegelmann Litauen in what is expected to be a closely contested first-leg tie in the Conference League Qualifiers. The stakes are high, with both teams looking to make their mark on the European stage, albeit with very different forms heading into the match.

St. Patrick’s, who have traditionally been among the top four teams in the League of Ireland Premier Division, have had a season to forget so far. After a promising start, their form has plummeted, and they now find themselves in sixth place, six points adrift of the European spots. Recent weeks have been particularly difficult, as they have struggled in attack, scoring just once in their last six matches. They go into this match with little momentum and must find a way to fix their attacking woes if they hope to make an impression against Hegelmann.

On the other hand, Hegelmann have been in better form, sitting in second place in the A Lyga, Lithuania’s top tier. They have had mixed results in recent weeks but are undoubtedly a dangerous opponent. Despite their promising form in their domestic league, Hegelmann’s European experience has been limited, with a heavy 5-0 loss to Shkupi in their only previous European encounter. This game represents a significant challenge, but they will be hoping to capitalise on St. Patrick’s poor attacking form.

Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You, we believe in providing quality over quantity, so we’ve selected Under 2.5 goals as the Best Bet for this match. The reasoning behind this is simple: both teams have been involved in low-scoring games recently, and given St. Patrick’s struggles in front of goal and Hegelmann’s cautious approach in Europe, it seems unlikely we will see a high-scoring affair.

St. Patrick’s Athletic’s inability to score goals in recent matches is well documented. The team has only found the net once in their last six games across all competitions, and the likelihood of them breaking this trend against Hegelmann, a side that has been relatively solid defensively, seems slim. While St. Patrick’s may control possession at home, their lack of ideas in the final third could mean a barren scoreline, or at best, a single goal.

Hegelmann, despite being a solid side in the A Lyga, have struggled in Europe, as demonstrated by their heavy loss to Shkupi in the qualifiers. They may adopt a conservative approach in this tie, preferring to play it safe in a European competition where they are still learning the ropes. Moreover, they failed to score in their two previous European matches, and if they replicate that form, this match could easily fall under the 2.5 goals mark.

Both teams have seen their fair share of low-scoring games, and the trend seems set to continue here. St. Patrick’s, with their poor form up front, and Hegelmann, with a more cautious European approach, should ensure a match with fewer than three goals.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“Given St. Patrick’s lack of goal-scoring threat and Hegelmann’s European inexperience, this tie is likely to be a cagey affair with very few goals. Under 2.5 is the safest bet.”

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Predicted Correct Score: 1-1 Draw

Given the form of both teams, a 1-1 draw seems like the most probable result. St. Patrick’s will likely struggle to break down Hegelmann, while the Lithuanians may find it difficult to score as well, given their previous failures in Europe. A draw is the safest outcome, with both sides more focused on avoiding defeat than chasing a win.

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