Ki Klaksvik vs Hacken prediction 26.07.2023 Champions League
KÍ
0 : 0
Hacken
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- Competition: Champions League, 2nd qualifying round, 1st leg
- Date: Wednesday, 26th July 2023
- Kickoff: 19:45 UTC +1 / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Við Djúpumýrar (Klaksvík)
Ki Klaksvik are the best team in the Faroe Islands in recent years, winning three titles in the last four seasons. In the 1st qualifying round, Ki Klaksvik made the biggest upset in the Champions League qualifications by eliminating a heavily-favored Ferencvaros and securing the 2nd qualifying round. That is truly a historic success for the champions of this tiny country.
Hacken won the first title in the club's history last season. This year after 17 rounds, they are in 2nd place with four points behind the league's leader, Elfsborg, but with an extra played game compared to Elfsborg. In Europe, they weren't too successful as they never secured the group phase of any European competition. Also, this year they are playing in the Champions League qualifiers for the first time in the club's history.
Ki Klaksvik vs Hacken pick: Ki Klaksvik to win or draw
As a result of its historic victory over Ferencvaros, Ki Klaksvik will be at an all-time high in morale heading into this game.
This season, they are playing great and have won all 16 league games so far. Yes, their league is one of the worst in Europe, but that is still an impressive record. Additionally, Ki Klaksvik's results have improved heavily in Europe, too, losing just twice in the last eight matches. They also won three and drew once in the last four home matches in Europe, which is really impressive for this team.
Hacken are doing fine in Allsvenskan, but they won most of the points at home. In the last seven road matches, they won three games. Also, the Wasps lost 1:0 to Varnamo in the last round and haven't rotated the squad as most people expected them to do.
Taking into account the previous round with Ferencvaros, exceptional form in the domestic league, and very good results at home in Europe (qualifiers), Klaksvik could create another upset in the Champions League qualifiers and continue with good results.
Ki Klaksvik team news
The team's top goalscorer, Pall Klettskard, hasn't played in the last five matches due to injury. Still, he was on the bench in the previous match and could return for the Hacken game, at least for limited minutes.
First-choice goalkeeper Markus Pettersen also suffered an injury and was sidelined for around two months. Then the club added Jonatan Johansson from Stjordals Blink, and he was great in the first four matches. We expect him to start even if Pettersen fully recovers.
Last matches of KÍ
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Ferencvarosi TC
0 : 3
KÍ
Champions League
-
KÍ
0 : 0
Ferencvarosi TC
Champions League
-
KÍ
2 : 0
HB Torshavn
Meistaradeildin
-
B68
1 : 2
KÍ
Meistaradeildin
-
KÍ
1 : 0
TB
Meistaradeildin
KÍ lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Jonathan Johansson
Defenders
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20
Børge Petersen
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22
Odmar Færø
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4
Vegard Forren
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32
Claes Kronberg
Midfielders
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17
Jóannes Kalsø Danielsen
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26
Hallur Hansson
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10
Luc Kassi
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8
Jákup Biskopstø Andreasen
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14
René Shaki Joensen
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7
Árni Frederiksberg
Forwards
Hacken team news
On 18th July 2023, the team's top goalscorer, Benie Traore, left the club for 4.6 million euros and joined Sheffield Utd. He has scored 12 goals so far this season, and his absence will be hard to overcome.
Loanee Lars Larsen is another key player who left the club during the Summer transfer window. He scored five and assisted six goals this season in Allsvenskan.
A starting midfielder Simon Gustafson suffered a thigh injury in the match against TNS and had to be substituted after 44 minutes. He also missed the last game vs Varanamo and should be sidelined until mid-August.
Another starting midfielder, Romeo Amane, missed the previous six games with a groin strain and should miss the Ki Klaksvik game.
Last matches of Hacken
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HJK Helsinki
4 : 3
Hacken
Club Friendlies 3
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Hacken
0 : 2
Bayer Leverkusen
Europa League
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Brommapojkarna
2 : 1
Hacken
Allsvenskan
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Hacken
1 : 3
Molde
Europa League
-
Hacken
4 : 2
Malmo FF
Allsvenskan
Hacken lineup
Goalkeeper
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26
Peter Abrahamsson
Defenders
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12
Valgeir Lunddal Friðriksson
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13
Simon Sandberg
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5
Even Hovland
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25
Kristoffer Lund
Midfielders
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18
Mikkel Rygaard Jensen
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11
Samuel Gustafson
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16
Pontus Dahbo
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22
Tobias Sana
Forwards
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37
Ibrahim Sadiq
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29
Filip Trpcevski
5 Reasons why Ki Klaksvik should win or draw against Haecken
- Ki Klaksvik eliminated Ferencvaros in the previous round by 3:0
- Ki Klaksvik kept a clean sheet in four of the last five matches
- Ki Klaksvik won 16 of 16 games in the domestic league
- Haecken lost the previous game vs Varnamo
- Haecken won three times in the last seven road games
Main prediction KÍ - Hacken
KÍ win or draw (1X)
Best Odds:
Do you agree with Nikola qq ?
26 votes
Yes 46%
26 votes
No 54%
Additional predictions
Under 2.5
Best odds:1.85
BTTS - NO
Best odds:1.91