Feronikeli vs TNS Predictions

TNS return to action on Tuesday, as they look to book a place in the next round of the Champions League qualifiers. They head to Kosovo to meet Feronikeli, following a 2-2 draw in their first-leg clash. That has made the Welsh side the outsiders, as they need a couple of away goals in this trip. However, TNS have never really travelled well in this competition. Are they set for another setback when they put their European ambitions on the line in Prishtina?

Feronikeli will be delighted with their two away goals, which have set them up for the next round. They had to come through the preliminary round in this season’s competition, which is a mini-tournament which they hosted. That was their route into this road, while it was a great introduction to this competition for the champions of one of the smallest nations in UEFA.

TNS have been long-time strugglers in this competition, as they’ve been frequent champions of Wales over the years. Despite that, they’ve never been able to kick on and get a run together in the Champions League. After their first leg result, this seems like another season where they will come up short in the first round of qualifying. TNS have only ever won one European tie after drawing the first leg, while that came against Cliftonville. Now they’re making a trip all the way across Europe for a side who are gaining in confidence.

The visitors have lost three of their last four trips in this competition, while they have an awful record in Europe overall, losing 36 of 54 matches. In the Champions League alone they’ve lost 20 of 32 games, which has made them rank outsiders to win this clash. After that sustained run of struggling on the continent, we find it tough to see the Welsh side making it through.

Meanwhile, Feronikeli played their first Champions League away game against TNS. They won the preliminary round with back to back home wins, something we’re tipping them to add to. They’ve got momentum behind them at home, while they showed what they can do by pulling off that 2-2 draw last week. As a result, we think that Feronikeli are good value for the victory.