Ki Klaksvik vs Hacken prediction 26.07.2023 Champions League

• 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.