Glentoran vs HB Torshavn Predictions

• HB Torshavn won 100% of their last eight league games.
• Glentoran have only played two matches since the restart.
• HB Torshavn lost just once in 18 fixtures since May.

HB confident enough to avoid defeat

Northern Irish side Glentoran embark on their first European adventure in four years this week when they host HB Torshavn from the Faroe Islands in a crucial Europa League preliminary round encounter.

The Glens are only just back in the saddle after a lengthy COVID-led lay-off, though successive penalty shootout wins over Cliftonville and Ballymena United in the Irish Cup will have had a galvanizing effect on their confidence.

Meistaradeildin league leaders HB are in the midst of their domestic campaign and will arrive in East Belfast as a fitter outfit, and with plenty of Champions and Europa League experience under their belts, they should prove a tricky team to overcome.

Jens Berthel Askou’s men are on an eight-game winning streak in their homeland, and HB warmed up for their UEL tussle with Glentoran with a thumping 11-0 victory against AB.

With match-fitness issues a factor and HB powered by winning momentum, we think the Faroe Islands side are worth backing in the double chance market this week, while our correct score prediction points towards a 1-1 draw.

Glentoran finished 1-1 in normal time in each of their most recent two matches and a similar outcome looks likely against HB on Thursday.