Winner of its first two Conference League matches, Lugano has the opportunity to make it three in Serbia. For its part, Saint-Gall is looking for a first victory in Northern Ireland.
The Ticinese travel to Backa Topola, in northern Serbia, to face a team beaten during the first two days of the league phase. Currently 9th in the Serbian championship, Backa Topola remains on a defeat conceded against Partizan Belgrade.
Lugano, winner of Yverdon (2-0), has for the moment been able to take advantage of its rather affordable draw. After the victories against Helsinki (3-0) and Mlada Boleslav (1-0), a new success for the Bianconeri would practically ensure them to compete at least in the play-offs to reach the round of 16. This would also allow them to calmly approach their next two duels against La Gantoise and Legia Warsaw.
St. Gallen looking for a win
Saint-Gall for its part needs points after conceding 2 defeats in the first 2 days against tough opponents (4-2 against Fiorentina, 6-2 against Cercle Bruges). Facing Larne, reigning Northern Ireland champions, the task looks a little less difficult.
But it must be remembered that the Brodeurs have not had a victory for more than 2 months and a success against Zurich on September 24 (4-1). Their last 3 Super League matches ended in draws. A success in Belfast, where this meeting is relocated, would do them the greatest good.
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