Coleraine vs HJK prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 30, 2026
In the quarterfinals of the Conference League qualifiers on July 30, 2026, Coleraine and HJK will play the second leg. For the hosts, this match marks their farewell to European competitions.
Coleraine vs HJK: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from County Londonderry finished the first part of last season in third place. They improved later, overtaking Glentoran but not Larne, ultimately becoming runners-up. However, they did win the national cup. In July, they also played in the Super Cup, but Larne proved just a bit stronger again, taking the trophy after a penalty shootout following a goalless draw.
The team from Helsinki had dominated domestically in recent years. But they haven’t won any titles since 2023, and last season finished only fifth, although they did claim the national cup. This season, they are also trailing behind the leading quartet, at best hoping to repeat that result.
In Finland, the hosts completely killed the intrigue. They won 5-0, with star veteran Pukki—coming off the bench—scoring a brace.
Previous matches: Coleraine vs HJK
Last Thursday, the two sides played the first leg of their head-to-head encounter.
The hosts will surely try to "make a statement" on their way out. But their class is simply lower. Therefore, the visitors, who are in excellent form, should be able to secure another victory in this pairing, this time away in Northern Ireland (odds – 1.78).
Coleraine vs HJK: Key Statistics and Trends
- Coleraine have won five of their last six matches
- The club scores an average of 2.18 goals and concedes 0.97 per match
- HJK have won five of their last seven games
- On average, HJK score 1.65 goals and concede 1.18 per match
- 41% of HJK's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.82
Coleraine vs HJK: Probable Starting Lineups
Coleraine usually play a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Schofield – Ives, Wilson, Coyle – Doherty, Wiley, McDonald, Kane, Boyle – McMenamin, Henderson
HJK usually line up in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Markovic – Montano, Sissoko, Tikkanen, Simojoki – Lingman, Mentu, Ring – Möller, Mero, Haarala
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