HJK Helsinki and HB meet at Sonera Stadium, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Champions League (1st Qualifying Round). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since the HB presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
HJK Helsinki:
The home team will make its debut in this edition of the UEFA Champions League with the intention of conquering a positive result, taking advantage of the home factor. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses as a visitor. against 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses at their stadium. In the last match they played, for Veikkausliiga, they won against HIFK by (0-2). In the last 10 home matches HJK Helsinki has won 5, tied 4 and lost 1. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 17 of the last 26 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In the last 9 home matches for all competitions there are 3 periods that stand out: they have scored 5 of their 11 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘); He suffered 4 of his 8 goals between the minutes (76’-90 ‘) and 3 of his 8 between (61′-75’).
The HJK comes to this match with a 0-2 victory in the HIFK arena, adding their third consecutive victory in the Finnish championship: Kaan Kairinen and Sebastian Dahlstrom scored the goals. We remind you that HJK is present in this first round of the Champions League after having won the championship of Finland. We believe that coach Toni Koskela will line up his team in a 4-3-3, benefiting a more supportive style of play. On an individual level, we highlight Lassi Lappalainen, who scored 3 goals in 16 games. On the other hand, goalkeeper Rudakov is one of the most used players by the Finnish coach. All equipment is available for this game.
HB:
The visiting team will make its debut in this edition of the UEFA Champions League with the intention of conquering a positive result, taking advantage of the home factor. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 26 matches they register 3 draws and 10 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses at their stadium. In the last match they played for the UEFA Europa League, they lost with Levadia at home (0-2).
HB Tórshavn’s team reaches this first round of the Champions League due to the conquest of the Faroe Islands championship. Currently, in the championship of his country, visitors are still in the 5th position and record 4 consecutive victories. To act as a visitor, coach Heimir Gudjónsson must use a strategy with an organized defense and come out for the attack through rapid transitions. To achieve this, it has the speed of the Samuelsen end. On the other hand, Adrian Justinussen is the best gunner of HB Tórshavn, with 10 goals scored. All equipment is available for this game.
PREDICTION: Over 2,5 goals @ 1,58
