Ludogorets – HJK : Preview & Prediction
Ludogorets and HJK play at Ludogorets Arena in a Europa League (Group Stage) match. In this match the home factor could play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in their home and away results.
After 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, the home team is currently on the 2nd position with 4 points won. In their last match, they drew by (1-1) away against HJK, after in the previous match they lost by (3-2) away to Real Betis. This is a stronger team when playing in its home stadium, as in the last 30 games it records 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in its home stadium. In the last game they played, for A PFG, they beat CSKA Sofia at home by (2-1). In the last 10 home games Ludogorets records 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Their attack has been scoring regularly, as they have managed to score in 4 of the last 5 games in this competition. In their home games there is a tendency towards goals, as 22 of their last 33 games have ended with More than 2.5 goals. In 15 games, they have conceded the first goal 6 times and never managed to turn the score around. In the last 20 home games in all competitions there is 1 outstanding period: it has conceded 4 of its 11 goals between the minutes (76′-90′).
Ludogorets enters this match with a great triumph, 2-1, in the reception of CSKA Sofia, counting for the Bulgarian championship: the team’s goals were scored by Matías Tissera and Jakub Piotrowski. In their last Europa League match, the home team drew 1-1 against HJK. The home team is expected to operate in a 4-3-3 tactical system, aiming to use a more interior style of play, progressing on the ground through short passes. In this design, the three players who will occupy more advanced zones are Bernard Tekpetey, Kiril Despodov and Matías Tissera. Coach Ante Simundza can count on all his players.
The visiting team is currently in 4th place, with 1 point gained, after 1 draw and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost away to Roma by (3-0). In the last match, it drew at home to Ludogorets by (1-1). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when playing with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they record 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses as visitors, with a total of 15 goals scored and 19 conceded. At home, on the other hand, they have 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with a total of 22 goals scored and 11 conceded. The team comes into this match after an away win with Haka by (0-1). In the last 10 away matches played in all competitions, HJK have won 5, drawn 2 and lost 3. Their attack has been scoring with regularity, as they have scored goals in 5 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 4 times and has only managed 1 turnover on the scoreboard.
HJK come into this game after a triumph, 0-1, on the trip to Haka’s home ground, counting the Finnish league. In their last Europa League match, the visitors drew 1-1 against Ludogorets. The visiting team may in a 4-3-3 tactical system, and should adopt a more defensive posture, with the aim of trying their best not to concede any goals caused by tactical errors. In this design, the three players who play a more offensive role are Santeri Hostikka, Nassim Boujellab and Anthony Olusanya. Out of this game are Roope Riski and Valtteri Moren, both with physical problems.
Ludogorets – HJK : Betting Tips
OVER 3.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
