All eyes will be on Victoria Stadium as Lincoln Red Imps and Hamrun Spartans battle for a place in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. View our free Lincoln Red Imps vs Hamrun Spartans predictions below.
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Lincoln Red Imps vs Hamrun Spartans predictions: Business as usual for the hosts
Key stats
- Lincoln Red Imps won the first leg of this tie on the road.
- The hosts have been unstoppable lately, winning 18 of their last 19 games across all competitions.
- Seven of Lincoln Red Imps’ last nine games featured at least three goals.
- Lincoln Red Imps opened the scoring in nine of their last 10 matches.
Correct score prediction: Lincoln Red Imps 2-1 Hamrun Spartans
Although Hamrun Spartans blanked in the first leg, it is worth mentioning that they scored in their previous nine games. While we expect Lincoln Red Imps to complete the sweep, Hamrun Spartans should be able to score. Also, two of Hamrun Spartans’ last four away defeats ended 2-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hamrun Spartans are bookies’ favourites
- Lincoln Red Imps: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- Draw: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- Hamrun Spartans: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although they were the clear favourites in the first leg, Hamrun Spartans lost at home by a lone goal. In spite of that defeat, Alessandro Zinnari’s men are the expected winners at 7/5 (2.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 41.7% probability of winning.
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Furthermore, both teams have consistently scored goals over the course of the year. Lincoln Red Imps have scored in 19 consecutive matches, while Hamrun Spartans found the net in nine of their last 10 games.
On that note, BTTS – yes has an appealing look at 10/11 (1.91). That one has a 52.4% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Hamrun Spartans turn things around?
Lincoln Red Imps played in the qualifying rounds of at least one UEFA club competition since the 2014/15 season. They crashed out in the qualifying rounds almost every time, except in 2021/22, when they reached the group stage of the Conference League.
On the other hand, Hamrun Spartans have not qualified for a UEFA tournament in over three decades. They came close two years ago, but lost in the Playoff Round of the Conference League. In fact, the last time Hamrun Spartans qualified for the Champions League was in 1991, when it was called the European Cup.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 09/07/24
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Team news and form guide
Lincoln Red Imps: Sights set on a 20-match unbeaten run
The hosts will have to do without Elionay, who received a straight red just after the 10-minute mark in the first leg.
Predicted lineup: Santana (GK), Sergeant, Lopes, Britto, Ayew, Bent, Barr, Joe, Nano, Casciaro & Morales.
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
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Larne FC
3
Lincoln Red Imps FC
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
Larne FC
1
Lincoln Red Imps FC
2
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 15/08/24
W
Dinamo Minsk
1
Lincoln Red Imps FC
2
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 08/08/24
L
Dinamo Minsk
2
Lincoln Red Imps FC
0
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 30/07/24
L
FK Qarabag
5
Lincoln Red Imps FC
0
Hamrun Spartans: Hoping to get back to winning ways
Hamrun Spartans will not be able to call upon the services of Kike Gómez, as the 30-year-old was sent off for two bookable offences when these teams met last week.
Predicted lineup: Bonello (GK), Camenzuli, Marques, Borg, Corbalan, Eder, Emerson, Prsa, Barros, Lopes & Mbong.
Europe Friendlies 10/08/24
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Sliema Wanderers
2
Hamrun Spartans
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 30/07/24
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KF Ballkani
2
Hamrun Spartans
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 23/07/24
D
KF Ballkani
0
Hamrun Spartans
0
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 16/07/24
D
Lincoln Red Imps FC
0
Hamrun Spartans
1
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 09/07/24
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Lincoln Red Imps FC
1
Hamrun Spartans
0
Player to watch: Tjay De Barr
Tjay De Barr has been in sensational form for Lincoln Red Imps since he joined from Wycombe earlier this year. In 15 total appearances across three competitions, the 24-year-old scored nine times whilst providing 10 assists.
