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HJK Hsleinki welcome Olimpija Ljubljana to the Bolt Arena for a UEFA Conference League league phase clash on Thursday. The hosts haven't been in action since a 1-0 victory over Dinamo Minsk at home n the Conference League a fortnight ago.
Liam Moller's strike insice 30 seconds of the second half proved to be the difference between the two sides. It wasn't for a lack of effort, though, as a frenetic end to the game saw Minsk reduced to 10 men in the 81st minute, Luke Plange missing the subsequent penalty and Dinamo seeing a 94th-minute equaliser chalked off by VAR.
Olimpija, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a 1-0 win at Celje in the Slovenian Prva Liga. Raul Florucz's goal proved to be the difference between the two sides. The Dragons now turn their focus to the continent, where they were last in action in a 2-0 home win over LASK. The victory took them to 17th in the table, while HJK are 23rd.
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HJK vs Olimpija Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides were drawn in the qualification stage of the 2018-19 UEFA Europa League, Olimpija advanced, winning both legs with a 7-1 aggregate victory.
- Five of Olimpija's last six games have seen one side fail to score.
- HJK's last five games have seen one side keep a clean sheet.
- Olimpija have won their last five games across competitions.
- HJK have won one of their last seven games, losing four.
- Olimpija have scored first in 11 of their last 13 games across competitions.
HJK vs Olimpija Prediction
HJK made history last time out, as they ended their 14-game, three-year wait for a Conference League victory in dramatic circumstances. That win also snapped their four-game losing run. Toni Korkeakunnas would have had enough time to prepare his team for this game, as they have concluded proceedings domestically.
Olimpija, for their part, are the form side and will be full of confidence of extending their 100% winning record against their hosts. Both sides tend to play cautiously, but expect the visitors to claim a narrow victory and clean sheet.
Prediction: HJK 0-1 Olimpija
HJK vs Olimpija Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Olimpija to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
