Haka will host Crusaders on Thursday at 16:00 GMT for the first leg of the first qualifying round of the Europa Conference League. The sides will bid to take a decisive step in the tie ahead of next week’s second leg.
Key Highlights
Haka have been in poor form in the Veikkausliiga heading into the clash with Crusaders. In their last five matches. They have drawn three times and lost twice. This winless run has highlighted their struggles at both defence and attack. The three draws came in matches against Ilves (1-1), HJK (1-1), and Inter Turku (2-2). The defeats came in matches against FC Lahti (1-0) and Oulu (3-0). The focus will be on turning their form around ahead of their home clash against Crusaders.
Crusaders have been in good form ahead of their trip to face Haka. They have won four matches and lost once out of their last five in the league. The wins came in the matches against Dungannon Swifts (0-1), Ballymena in the Irish Cup (1-0), Larne (0-2), and Dundela (2-0). The loss came in the match against The New Saints (1-4). Crusaders will look to take their good form into their clash with Haka on Thursday.
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The two camps will have access to the full complements of their squads, with managers picking their strongest possible teams to face off.
Prediction
Crusaders will have the upper hand in this match. They will win away from home and take an advantage to the second leg next week.
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