The first leg of the Champions League Qualifier between Luxembourg's Differdange 03 and Klaksvikar Itrottarfelag of the Faroe Islands ended in a 2-0 victory for Ki.
Differdange 03 simply have to go for broke in their own backyard on Wednesday night if they are going to overturn a two-goal deficit and the one thing going in favour of the hosts is that the bookmakers have them down as the clear favourite to win at the Stade Parc des Sports.
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Differdange 03 vs Ki prediction: An action-packed 90 minutes expected
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in three of Ki's last five matches across all competitions.
- Differdange 03 have only failed to score in two of their last six fixtures.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of Ki's last five outings.
Correct score prediction: Differdange 03 3-1 Ki
Ki conceded three goals in a recent away game against HB but have only failed to score in two of their last six fixtures which is why we're going with a 3-1 home win on Wednesday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Differdange 03 backed to beat Ki
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 21/4 (6.25) – 16%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Differdange 03 are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 63.6%, but we are expecting a close and competitive 90 minutes.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: First-ever meeting last week
The first encounter between these two clubs, just last week, produced a 2-0 victory for the hosts Ki.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 10/07/24
KI Klaksvik
FC 03 Differdange
Differdange 03 preview: Have to improve in the final third
Differdange 03 created chances to score against Ki in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier last week but failed to take them.
The hosts scored twice in the opening 45 minutes to win the game 2-0 and during the match, Differdange 03 replaced both of their forwards, Gustavo Simões and Jorginho, after they failed to impress.
The visitors only started the game with one Luxembourg player in their side and had five players from South America and four from France.
Predicted lineup: Felipe (GK), Franzoni, D'Anzico, Pruzzo, Brusco, Bedouret, Borges, Jorginho, Trani, Rauch & Simões
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 01/08/24
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Ordabasy
4
FC 03 Differdange
3
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 23/07/24
W
Ordabasy
0
FC 03 Differdange
1
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 17/07/24
D
KI Klaksvik
0
FC 03 Differdange
0
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 10/07/24
L
KI Klaksvik
2
FC 03 Differdange
0
Luxembourg Division Nationale 26/05/24
L
CS Fola Esch
2
FC 03 Differdange
0
Ki preview: A handy two-goal cushion
Faroe Islands international Arni Frederiksberg fired the hosts in front in the 12th minute during the first leg against Differdange 03 and added a crucial second goal in first-half stoppage time.
The Scandinavians deserved their 2-0 win but will be wondering whether a two-goal cushion will be enough to see them progress into the next round as Differdange 03 are bound to throw everything at their guests on Wednesday evening.
Predicted lineup: Jensen (GK), Yamberé, da Silva, Berntsson, Petersen, Kronberg, Ejupi, Frederiksberg, Pavlović, Klettskarð & Williams
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
HJK Helsinki
2
KI Klaksvik
1
Faroe Islands Premier League 25/08/24
W
EB/Streymur
1
KI Klaksvik
2
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
D
HJK Helsinki
2
KI Klaksvik
2
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 15/08/24
L
Borac Banja Luka
3
KI Klaksvik
1
Faroe Islands Premier League 11/08/24
W
IF Fuglafjordur
1
KI Klaksvik
2
Player to watch – Gustavo Simoes
Gustavo Simoes signed for Differdange 03 this summer from Brazilian side Sampaio Correa and is somewhat of an unknown quantity.
The 22-year-old started the first leg against Ki but was subbed off at half-time so will be eager to impress on Wednesday night when his team really need to get off to a fast start.
Differdange 03's new Brazilian striker hoping to impress
Simoes scored three times in 11 appearances last season, only starting three times, and the Differdange 03 frontman will be looking to score his first Champions League goal on Wednesday.
