HJK vs Qarabag Prediction & Tips
HJK and Karabakh clash at the Bolt Arena in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League (3rd Qualifying Round), after Qarabağ won 2-1 at home in the first leg. The home factor could play an important role in this match, as HJK have significant differences in their home and away results.
This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when they play with the support of their fans, as in the last 30 games they have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats as visitors, with 17 goals scored and 23 conceded; against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats at home, with 27 goals scored and 10 conceded. In their last 10 home games, HJK have won 7, drawn 1 and lost 2. Defensive solidity hasn’t been their strong point, conceding goals in 7 of their last 10 games, but their attack has scored regularly, scoring in 8 of their last 10 games. In the 15 games they have played, they have managed to turn the result around in 2 of the 6 games in which they conceded the first goal.
HJK need to get a good result in this second leg. We expect the team to take the game by storm, trying to score the goals they need to win and qualify. The coach should take to the field with the best he has at his disposal.
This is a team little affected by the home factor, i.e. they have similar results home and away, as in the last 30 games they have 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 defeats as visitors, with a total of 29 goals scored and 22 conceded; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats at their stadium, with a total of 31 goals scored and 15 conceded. The team comes into this game on the back of a 3-0 home win against Turan. In their last 10 away games in all competitions, Karabakh have won 6 and lost 4. They have allowed their opponents to score in 7 of their last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularly and they have managed to score in 8 of their last 10 games. They tend to score in their away games, with 36 out of 53 ending with more than 2.5 goals on the board. In 9 games, they have only managed 1 comeback in the 5 games in which they conceded the first goal.
Qarabağ want at least a draw away from home and for that they need to play smart. We’re expecting a team that’s going to score a lot, but without giving up attacking and trying to surprise their opponents. The coach should field a very competitive team.
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