Finnish side HJK Helsinki will host the Northern Irish side Larne on Wednesday at 16:00 GMT. The two sides will go one-on-one at the Bolt Arena for the first qualifying round, first leg of the UEFA Champions League.
Key Highlights
HJK are winless in their last three matches in the Veikkausliga. In this run, they have drawn twice and lost once. The draws came against Haka (1-1) and FC Honka (1-1), with the loss coming in the latest fixture before Wednesday’s clash with Larne, the 0-1 defeat against FC Lahti. In the last five outings, the form guide shows two wins, two draws, and one defeat. HJK will look to improve their form ahead of hosting Larne as they look to progress into the next round of the qualifiers.
Larne have been involved in friendly fixtures before the trip to Helsinki to face HJK. In their last five outings, they have won four times and lost once. In this run of fixtures, Larne have scored 20 goals, conceded two times, and kept four clean sheets. Their solidity at the back will stand them in good stead when they face HJK away from home on Wednesday.
Bet hereInjury Report
Neither side has reported a serious or significant injury or suspension issue ahead of their clash on Wednesday.
Prediction
HJK Helsinki will win the match on Wednesday and take the lead to Northern Ireland for the second leg next week.
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