Champions League Prediction Helsinki – Vikingur 17/07/2018

Champions League Prediction Helsinki – Vikingur

Champions League Qualification

HJK wants to keep his advantage gained in the first leg. Vikingur must catch up with a goal.

State of form

HJK did a great job last week by winning at Vikingur (2-1). The Finns quickly took control of this meeting by scoring 2 goals in the first half hour before conceding a goal just after the return of the locker room. Dominators, they confiscated the ball (68% possession) and created themselves the best opportunities (11 shots to 4). Reigning Finnish Champion, HJK currently leads his league with 10 points ahead of his closest pursuer. Last weekend, the team won at home against TPS (2-1).

Vinkingur mortgaged his chances of qualifying for the next round in the first leg by bowing, logically, in front of his supporters (1-2). The Faroese have been outnumbered by their opponents and could even have lost on a wider score. The team is currently 3rd in the Faroe Islands championship and has a record of 9 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses. In truce since June 27, Vikingur will resume its championship on August 5.

The staff for Helsinki – Vikingur

HJK should line up the same 11 that prevailed last week in the Faroe Islands. Scorer in the first leg, midfielder Dahlstrom will be present as Brazilian striker Klauss, author of 13 goals in 19 league games. Defenders Pirinen, O’Shaughnessy and Jalasto as well as attackers Pelvas and Gamal are unavailable.
Vikingur can count on the presence of several internationals within its workforce. We think of defender Gregersen and midfielder Vatnhamar. Nigerian striker Lawal is the club’s top scorer this season with 5 goals. 1 missing player for this match, striker Lava Olsen (injured).