HJK vs. Olimpija Ljubljana: Conference League Match Prediction
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Olimpija LjubljanaIn the third round of the UEFA Conference League main draw on November 7, Finnish side HJK will host Olimpija Ljubljana. At first glance, the visitors seem to be the favorites, but the hosts might spring an unpleasant surprise, especially in Helsinki. Will the home team outperform their opponents, and which bets should you consider? Find the answers in our prediction.
Match announcement
HJK
FinlandCurrent Form
Based on recent results, HJK was unprepared for the start of the European competitions. In the Champions League qualifying round of 1/8 finals, the club faced defeat, then moved to the Europa League, where they ended their run against Dečić. In the Conference League, the team barely managed to get past Klaksvik from the Faroe Islands. In the main stage, Tony Korkikunas' squad first suffered a heavy loss to Lugano (0-3), but in the last match, they redeemed themselves with a win over Dinamo Minsk (1-0).
The Finnish Championship has concluded, and the club is now fully focused on European competitions. This season, HJK delivered a less than convincing performance, faltering at the end and securing only bronze in the national league. The team has issues in attack, scoring just one goal in their last five matches.
Suspensions and Injuries
The Finnish club has no squad issues.
Interesting Betting Trends
- HJK has secured only one victory in their last seven matches
- The team has scored just one goal in their last three home games
Projected Lineup: Neuhäus, Anzulas, Toivio, O'Shaughnessy, Ilitola, Kokcu, Kanellopoulos, Pallas, Meller, Erwin, Hostikka.
Olimpija Ljubljana
SloveniaCurrent Form
Olimpija performed impressively in the Conference League qualifiers, remaining unbeaten and advancing to the main stage with ease. The team displays a solid game, excelling in both defense and attack. Their first loss in this European tournament came in the opening round. They played in Germany against Heidenheim and lost (1:2). However, in the recent round, the team kept a clean sheet and defeated Austrian LASK (2:0).
In the national championship, Victor Sanchez's squad confidently leads with 31 points, three points ahead of second-place Maribor. In the last round, the capital club narrowly defeated Celje (1:0). This victory marked Olimpija's ninth of the season, with only one loss.
Suspensions and Injuries
The club will be without the injured Marin.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Olimpija has scored in five consecutive games
- The last five games have averaged four yellow cards
Projected Lineup: Vidovsek, Silva, Ratnik, Ristic, Muhamedbegovic, Sualehe, Florucz, Talisson, Doffo, Blanco, Schweitzer.
Trends
Bet Exact score 0:1
In 2 of the last 5 matches, "Olimpia" recorded this score
7.50Bet 1st half: Olimpia win
In 4 of the last 5 matches, the visitors won the first half
2.60Bet 2nd half: HJK will not score
In 4 of the last 5 games, the hosts did not score in the second half
1.72Tip and bets
The visitors are likely to aim for victory and will play with utmost caution. Olympia boasts excellent attackers who surpass their opponents in skill and experience. However, don't expect a goal fest, as the Finns have finished three consecutive home matches with a low total score.
Prediction - total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.77
Bet on Outcome
HJK struggled in their first two matches against teams from Switzerland and Belarus, and their chances against Slovenia's top club seem dim. Olimpija should secure a win in Finland, as they appear much stronger than their opponent. Moreover, the club has won five consecutive matches across all competitions. We believe the visitors will handle the opposition on their field without much trouble.
Prediction – Olimpija to win with odds of 2.10
Bet on Corners
Olimpija plays an attacking style and will likely spend a lot of time on offense, while HJK will respond on their home turf. There should be a high number of corners.
Prediction – total corners over 9.5 with odds of 1.80
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