Europa Conference League

Bohemians

22 Jul 2026 18:00

KF Ballkani

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Bohemians to win 1.78

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Bohemians vs KF Ballkani Predictions, Picks & Odds – 22/07/2026

Europa Conference League · 2nd Qualifying Round

Our prediction

1: Bohemians to win

1.78 on Betano · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 21 Jul 2026 at 18:45 · Odds are subject to change

Bohemians vs KF Ballkani Preview

Bohemians welcome KF Ballkani to Dalymount Park riding a wave of defensive confidence. Alan Reynolds' side kept clean sheets in both legs against St Joseph's, securing a composed 2-0 aggregate victory in the first qualifying round. That resilience at the back gives them a strong platform heading into this second round tie. The Dublin outfit will be eager to follow the path carved by Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne into the Conference League league phase.

KF Ballkani arrive with genuine European pedigree, having featured in the Conference League group stage during the 2023-24 season. Their route past Connah's Quay Nomads was far from comfortable, though: a goalless draw away followed by a nervy 3-2 home win. That 4-0 hammering by Shamrock Rovers in Dublin last season will linger in the memory, and the Kosovan side need a sharper showing on Irish soil this time around to avoid a repeat.

Bohemians have been rock solid at the back, keeping clean sheets in both legs against St Joseph's during the first qualifying round. That 2-0 aggregate win demonstrated a team well organized under Alan Reynolds. At Dalymount Park, the home crowd will provide a significant lift, and the hosts look primed to control this first leg. A home win at 1.78 represents our primary pick.

KF Ballkani's European pedigree cannot be ignored; they featured in the Conference League group stage during the 2023-24 season. However, their recent trip to Dublin ended in a humiliating 4-0 loss to Shamrock Rovers, raising serious questions about their ability to perform on Irish soil. Their narrow 3-2 aggregate win over Connah's Quay Nomads, needing a dramatic home leg, exposed defensive vulnerabilities.

Bohemians' defensive record points strongly toward a low-scoring affair. Five clean sheets in their last five outings is a remarkable run, and we expect that solidity to hold firm against a Ballkani side that struggled to score away from home. Under 2.5 goals at N/A offers genuine value alongside the home win selection. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Bohemians vs KF Ballkani

• Bohemians kept five consecutive clean sheets
• Ballkani conceded twice against Connah's Quay
• Ballkani lost 4-0 in Dublin last season

A mirror clash of 4-3-3 formations sets the tactical stage at Dalymount Park, with both sides shaped to press high and attack wide. Dawson Devoy will be central to Bohemians' ability to control the midfield tempo and feed a front three that carries genuine pace.

Ballkani arrive with continental experience and a compact, physically balanced XI of their own. Almedin Klinaku leads the line for the Kosovan side, and how their midfield trio manages transitions against Bohemians' pressing structure could prove the decisive factor in this first-leg encounter.

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What time is Bohemians vs KF Ballkani?

Bohemians vs KF Ballkani kicks off at Dalymount Park on 22 July 2026 at 18:00 local time.

Where is Bohemians vs KF Ballkani being played?

This Europa Conference League second qualifying round clash takes place at Dalymount Park in Dublin.

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