Derry City vs Tobol Predictions

• Derry City have won their last six home games in all competitions
• Tobol have lost three of their last four games
• The hosts have scored at least twice in four of their last five games

Derry look for turnaround

After a 1-0 setback against Tobol last week, the focus is on a comeback at the Brandywell on Thursday night. A trip to Kazakhstan for a mid-afternoon kick-off UK time is obviously tricky, so home advantage should see Derry return to form.

The visitors were able to catch Basel out in their away trip in the last round so they can’t be taken lightly, but the hosts are in far better form. Derry are worthy favourites and their recent scoring record suggests they can turn this tie on its head.

Hosts to prove too strong

Derry City won 3-0 against Drogheda on Sunday which has kept them on course for a European finish this term. They’re just five points shy of top spot with a hand in hand, so this could yet be a great season for the Candystripes.

The hosts have won four of their last six games, scoring at least twice in four of their last five. Derry have won six straight home games, while Tobol have been beaten in three of their last four games. Back the hosts to claim the win, while they should do enough to win on aggregate within 90 minutes.