Larne vs Auda: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Larne vs Auda Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: 10 July 2025 | Ballymena Showgrounds, Northern Ireland | UEFA Europa Conference League – 1st Qualifying Round, 1st Leg | 20:00 GMT

Larne FC welcome FK Auda to The Showgrounds in Coleraine for the first leg of their Europa Conference League first qualifying round tie. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST.

Best Betting Tip: Half-Time Draw at 2.01 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Larne vs Auda Predicted Lineups

_**Larne predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Ferguson; Ridley, Nolan, Bolger, Donnelly; McEneff, Bent, McKendry; Ryan, O’Neill, Magee

_**Auda predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bite; Pontelo, Ogunji, Hrvoj, Melniks; Varslavāns, Rubenis; Jeudy, Camara, Jayen; Sidibe

Unavailable / Doubtful:

Larne – Cian Bolger (ankle, out), Craig Farrell (hamstring, major doubt).

Auda – Latvian U-21 winger Roberts Ozols (groin, out), centre-half Renars Varslavans (illness, 50-50).

Larne vs Auda Current League Standings

Larne

Reigning NIFL Premiership champions – retained the title with the league’s best defence (0.83 goals-against per game).

Summer additions include ex-Roma playmaker Enzo Le Fée (loan made permanent) and French destroyer Étienne Camara.

Home record in Europe: unbeaten in three, including last season’s 2-1 scalp of Ballkani in this competition.

Auda

Finished 3rd in Latvia’s Virslīga (37 pts from 22), boasting the division’s joint-second-best defensive record (23 conceded).

Managed by 37-year-old Spaniard David Calleja, whose counter-pressing 4-3-3 stunned Viktoria Plzeň in pre-season.

On the road in UEFA ties: W1 D1 L3 – a late brace dumped them out against Rosenborg last summer.

Larne vs Auda Head-to-Head Timeline

First ever competitive meeting. Larne last faced Latvian opposition in 2023, edging RFS 1-0 on aggregate. Auda have never played a club from Northern Ireland.

Recent Larne and Auda Matches Analysis

Larne FC come into this match riding a wave of confidence. Fresh off a dominant 5‑0 friendly win over Dollingstown, Larne have been unbeaten in their last ten games, securing four wins and six draws. Their recent gritty 1‑0 victory against Stranraer demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to grind out results in tight matches—qualities that will be vital in European competition.

On the other hand, FK Auda arrive in Northern Ireland in good spirits after a solid 2‑0 league win against FS Jelgava. While their recent form has seen some ups and downs, with five wins from their last ten games, they've shown glimpses of quality and have the potential to spring a surprise if underestimated.

Best Larne vs Auda Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Half-Time Draw @ 1.67 - Our team of in-house betting tipster have predicted a Real Madrid win in this fixture. Considering how both teams approach big European nights, with a strong focus on defence and tactical discipline, a half-time draw looks highly likely and offers excellent betting value.

Key Players to Watch: Larne vs Auda

Aaron Donnelly: Larne’s dependable left-back is not just strong defensively but also dangerous with his precise set-piece deliveries.

Conor McKendry: Quick and creative, McKendry could unlock Auda's defence with his pace and skill down the wings.

Kristers Bite: The reliable keeper provides essential leadership from the back, crucial in tight European ties.

Renārs Varslavāns & Oskars Rubenis: This midfield duo is technically gifted, capable of dictating the tempo and ensuring Auda remain composed under pressure.