Like Larne, St Gallen have lost both of their openers in Europe and Thursday’s opponents occupy 35th and 36th places in the Conference League.
They were hammered 6-2 by Cercle Brugge in their opening match in Belgium.
In their second outing, they faced Italian giants and two-time finalists Fiorentina and, although they netted twice, lost 4-2.
Domestically, it’s safe to say St Gallen’s form hasn’t been great.
They are without a win in their last six league matches and sit seventh in the table after 13 matches.
Four of their last five matches in the Swiss Super League have ended in a draw and discipline has also been an issues with two red cards in that time.
In comparison, Larne, who lost 3-0 in Molde and 4-1 at home to Shamrock Rovers, have only won two of their last five matches in the Irish Premiership.
Lynch’s side are currently bottom of the standings and, after facing their Swiss opponents, round out their Conference League fixtures away to Slovenian side Olimpija and Dinamo Minsk of Belarus, before a final home match with Gent.
They head into Thursday’s match after a 2-0 league victory over Glentoran in Belfast.
