Ballkani vs Bohemians

UEFA Europa Conference League2nd Qualifying Round
After Penalties
32
HT: 11
Pen: 45
Ref: Volen Chinkov, BulgariaStadiumi i qytetit Suharekë, Suva Reka · 1,500 cap
Fipster Pick
Away WinmediumMiss
Full-time storyUpset

Ballkani hold nerve in marathon shootout

A gripping penalty shootout sees Ballkani edge Bohemians in a five-goal thriller.

Ballkani and Bohemians served up a rollercoaster in the UEFA Europa Conference League, with Ballkani taking an early lead through Valentin Serebe before Bohemians levelled from the spot via D. James-Taylor. Ballkani then surged ahead after the break with goals from Giovanni Manson and T. Domgjoni, but Bohemians fought back late through P. Hickey to force extra time. The drama escalated into a penalty shootout marathon, with both sides converting multiple spot-kicks, but Ballkani ultimately held their nerve to win 3-2. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of an away win for Bohemians.

Qualifying — two-legged tieLeg 2 of 2Decisive leg
First leg:
Bohemians 2 1 Ballkani
Aggregate:
Bohemians 4 4 Ballkani (pens)
Advances:
Bohemians
FıpsterSelf-Score Card
Appropriate✗ Miss
Fipster's Pick
12
HT 0–1
Final ResultAET · 4–5 pens
32
HT 1–1 · FT 3–2
36%Poor
F
OutcomeExact ScoreBTTSOver/Under 2.5Halftime
Fipster's self review30 Jul 2026

Analysis

The upcoming 2nd Qualifying Round fixture between Ballkani and Bohemians promises a competitive encounter, with both sides eager to progress. Recent form and head-to-head history suggest a tight contest, but the visitors look poised to claim the spoils.

In this competition, Ballkani have played three matches with a balanced record of one win, one draw, and one loss, scoring and conceding four goals each. Bohemians, meanwhile, have been more consistent with two wins and a draw, conceding just once in three games. Their previous meeting saw Bohemians triumph, adding a psychological edge.

Bohemians' attacking duo, particularly D. James-Taylor and R. Tierney, have been in fine form, combining for multiple goals in recent matches. Ballkani's midfield creativity, led by Giovanni Manson and T. Domgjoni, remains vital but may struggle against Bohemians' sturdy defence, which boasts a higher clean sheet rate. The visitors' recent momentum and defensive solidity give them the upper hand.


Prediction

The prediction favours an away win for Bohemians with a 2-1 scoreline. The visitors are expected to take an early lead, reflected in the predicted halftime score of 0-1, and maintain their advantage despite Ballkani's efforts to respond. Four cards are anticipated, indicating a competitive but controlled match.

Outcome probability

Ballkani 19%Draw 19%Bohemians 62%

Match factors

Form Momentumhigh

Bohemians' attacking duo in strong form

James-Taylor and Tierney have scored in recent wins, boosting Bohemians' goal threat

Form Momentummedium

Ballkani's midfield creativity key to scoring

Manson and Domgjoni contributed goals and assists recently, vital for Ballkani's attack

Tactical Advantagemedium

Bohemians' defense likely to contain Ballkani's attack

Bohemians concede fewer goals on average and have a higher clean sheet rate

Statistical Edgehigh

Bohemians have higher recent win percentage

Bohemians won 66.7% of recent matches vs Ballkani's 33.3%, indicating momentum edge

Key Takeaways

Bohemians look set to continue their strong run in this competition by edging out Ballkani. Their attacking threats and defensive resilience should prove decisive, while Ballkani will need to find extra creativity to overturn the predicted result.

  • Bohemians have won 2 of their 3 matches in this competition, conceding only 1 goal.
  • Ballkani's record in this competition stands at 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss with 4 goals scored and conceded.
  • Bohemians won the only previous head-to-head meeting against Ballkani.
  • The most probable final score is 2-1 in favour of Bohemians with a 17.4% likelihood.
  • Predicted halftime score is 0-1, indicating Bohemians to lead early.
  • Four total cards are expected in the match, suggesting a competitive encounter.

Player Insights

Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists

HomeBallkani

No standout top scorers flagged for Ballkani

AwayBohemians

D. James-Taylor

D. James-Taylor

Attacker

Bohemians

Total Goals
0
League avg: 0.19
R. Tierney

R. Tierney

Attacker

Bohemians

Total Goals
0
League avg: 0.19