Maribor vs HJK Prediction & Tips
Maribor and HJK play at Ljudski vrt in a Europa League match (3rd Qualifying Round). According to our data, there are no recent match records between these two teams. In this match the home factor might play an important role, as Maribor shows significant differences in results won at home and as a visitor.
The home team plays its first match in this edition of the Europa League with the intention of taking advantage of the home factor to achieve a positive result. This is a team that curiously has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 games it registers 9 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses as a visitor; against 4 wins, 8 draws and 3 losses in its stadium. In the last game it played, for the 1. SNL, it lost with Koper away by (2-1). In the last 10 home games Maribor records 2 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games.
Maribor comes into this match with a loss, 2-1, on the trip to Koper’s home ground, worth for the Slovenian championship. It should be noted that the hosts come into this stage of the Europa League after their elimination against Sheriff in the Champions League. Now, in this match against HJK, coach Radovan Karanovic should keep the team in 4-3-3 with Rok Sirk, Roko Baturina and Ivan Brnic as the most advanced men. On the other hand, we highlight the quality of midfielder Nino Zugelj when it comes to creating dangerous situations. All players are available for this match.
The visiting team plays its first match in this edition of the Europa League with the intention of getting a positive result as an away team. This is a team that maintains its performance when playing away from its stadium, as in the last 30 games it registers 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats as visitors; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats in its stadium. The team comes into this match after a victory at home with Mariehamn by (1-0). In the last 10 matches played away in all competitions, HJK has won 3, drawn 4 and lost 3. The team has allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs improvement, but their attack has been scoring with regularity, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 7 times and has only managed 2 turnovers on the scoreboard.
HJK starts this match with a victory, 1-0, in the reception of Mariehamn, in the Finnish championship: the only goal of the match was signed by Casper Terho. It should be noted that the visitors arrive at this stage of the Europa League after the elimination against Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League. In this away game, coach Toni Koskela should keep a more offensive team, attacking preferably through the sides: David Browne is very fast and competent in carrying the ball to the attack. The striker Casper Terho should maintain his position further forward, being very powerful and strong in the finishing. All players are available for this game.
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