Lugano vs HJK. Predictions and Betting Tips for the Conference League Match on October 3, 2024

Current Form

Lugano began in the Champions League qualifiers but failed to advance beyond the initial rounds. After a 3-4 loss at home to Fenerbahce, Mattia Croci-Torti's team was left with little hope, and a 1-2 defeat in Istanbul against the Yellow Canaries was no surprise. In the Europa League, Lugano faced challenges against Partizan, exchanging away victories, but ultimately secured the decisive goal in extra time. However, they lacked the stamina to overcome Besiktas, finishing with results of 3-3 and 1-5.

Injuries and Suspensions

There are no losses in the hosts' squad.

Interesting Betting Trends

• The team has not lost in their last five matches
• At home, they have secured just one victory in five matches

Projected Lineup: Saipi – Valenzuela, Mai, Papadopoulos – Grgic, Doumbia, Dos Santos, Baslimi, Steffen – Aliseda.

Current Form

HJK faced an unexpected defeat against Lithuanian club Panevėžys at the start of their Champions League qualifiers and subsequently entered the Europa League, where they were eliminated by Dedič. In the Conference League, they encountered Klaksvik, another challenging opponent. They managed to secure a draw 2:2 away with a late equalizer. At home, HJK clinched a 2:1 victory, taking advantage of an opponent's red card, with both goals scored in stoppage time.

Injuries and Suspensions

The Finnish club has no squad issues.

Notable Betting Trends

• HJK has not won in their last three matches
• The team remains unbeaten in their last four away games

Projected Lineup: Ost, O'Shaughnessy, Halm, Lyons-Foster, Kuassivi-Benissan, Moller, Palumets, Koku, Albanese, Plange, Erwin.