HJK vs O. Ljubljana Prediction & Betting Tips (7 November)

For its entry into this Conference League, HJK was soundly beaten on the Lugano pitch 3-0. The Helsinki-based team performed much better on the 2nd day by taking over Dinamo Minsk 1-0 at home. On the national scene, the Finns finished their championship on October 19. Continuous champions from 2020 to 2023, they however lost their crown this year. Defeated in its last 3 matches, HJK had to settle for 3rd place, synonymous with qualification for the preliminary rounds of the next Conference League.

Like its opponent of the day, Olimpija Ljubljana pocketed 3 points during the first two days following his loss suffered at Heidenheim 2-1 and his success at home against LASK Linz 2-0. Champions in 2023 but only 3rd last year, the Slovenes are doing well this season and occupy the top of the ranking with 3 points ahead of their runner-up. Undefeated during the first 10 days, they then suffered their only setback against Koper at the beginning of October 0-1. Since then, Olimpija Ljubljana has resumed its march forward with successes against Nafta 0-1, Domzale 3-0 and Celje last weekend 0-1.

For HJK, it is necessary to point out the packages of the experienced goalkeeper Ost and the potentially starting defender Halme. Scorer on the last day of the Conference League, winger Moller should start again this Thursday. He should support Scottish striker Erwin (5 goals and 2 assists in the league) while Englishman Plange (6 goals and 2 assists in the league) could once again take his place on the bench. Olimpija Ljubljana coach remains without injured long-term absentee Croatian striker Antonio Marin.

Both scorers against LASK Linz, midfielders Blanco and Schwaizer could be renewed this week. Austrian striker Florucz (6 goals and 3 assists in the league) is the major offensive asset of this team. The young Kojic (19 years old) is also applying.