- Motherwell have won one of their last five matches in all competitions, drawing one and losing three.
- HB Torshavn have won three of their last five games in all competitions, and come into this game on a three-match winning streak.
- Motherwell have scored 1.60 goals per game at home this season, but they have conceded 2.20 per game.
Motherwell should win, but there's a catch
Motherwell are the strong favorites at 1.1 for their home game against HB Torshavn on Thursday, and the odds are certainly on the side of the Scots in the odds alone. However, there is an opportunity to make a small profit on this fixture if you factor in the recent form of both sides and a few other key variables. This Motherwell vs HB Torshavn preview suggests the match could be tighter than the market expects.
The Well have been in patchy form across their last ten games in all competitions, winning two, drawing two and losing six, while the visitors have been much more reliable with four wins, two draws and four defeats. Alfred Johansson will want his side to get the ball down and dictate the pace of the game, but they could get caught out if HB can break through into space on the counter attack.
Motherwell's recent results include a 0-1 away win at Hibernian, a 4-0 defeat to AGF Aarhus and a 3-4 home loss to Racing Genk. They are a possession-based 4-2-3-1 side that should see a lot of the ball and look to use their number ten and wide players to stretch the game and get in behind HB's block.
Well are winless in five at home
At the other end, the visitors have been solid and pragmatic in their approach with a low block and they have a real weapon in creative midfielder Mathias Voss, who has four assists in his last five appearances and has been the spark for their attacks. It could be a long night for Motherwell if they don't get an early grip on the match and then throw it away.
Torshavn boss Andre Olsen will have his side set up to make this tough for the home team, who have failed to win any of their last five at Fir Park. If HB can make this game ugly and frustrate the hosts by being resolute and winning the second balls and set-pieces, they could have a chance of a shock win.
A Motherwell win looks the likeliest outcome here, but HB's current form and counter attacking threat certainly add an element of risk to this tie if the hosts play sloppy. Our main selection for this match is Motherwell to win and both teams to score as the home side should dominate and the numbers suggest we can expect a lively game. For Motherwell vs HB Torshavn betting tips, the value also leans toward goals rather than a routine home victory. Our Motherwell vs HB Torshavn prediction is a home win with both teams to score, as the home side should dominate and the numbers suggest we can expect a lively game.
