Hajduk chasing a third straight win: Lincoln Red Imps vs Hajduk prediction
On November 5, Lincoln Red Imps will host Croatian side Hajduk in the third round of the Conference League league phase. The hosts sit 33rd after losing both of their opening matches, while the visitors are eighth with six points. The teams head into this clash in contrasting European form, although both have been highly productive in their most recent games.
Lincoln Red Imps: six goals conceded in two matches
The Gibraltar-based side made a poor start to their Conference League campaign. In the opening round, Lincoln lost 2-1 to Norway’s Brann before suffering a heavy 4-1 home defeat to Twente. With no points and a 2:6 goal difference, the club found itself among the league phase’s underdogs. Their defensive record is particularly concerning, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 14 European matches.
Things are much better in the domestic championship. Lincoln have won four of their last six matches in all competitions, while their two most recent outings ended in emphatic victories over Lions Gibraltar (3-0) and Hound Dogs (5-0). The hosts have scored in five consecutive games, meaning they are capable of creating dangerous chances even against a stronger opponent. However, the gap in the quality of the two domestic leagues remains a significant factor.
Hajduk: confident start and excellent league form
The Croatian club began their Conference League campaign with two victories. First, Hajduk defeated Ajax of Amsterdam 2-1, then they overcame Switzerland’s Thun 1-0 away from home. With six points on the board, the team has established itself in the top eight of the league phase and will now look to extend its impressive run. In their last 18 competitive matches, the Croatians have suffered just one defeat while recording 14 wins.
Hajduk have also produced convincing results in the domestic championship. The team defeated Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 and Varaždin 1-0, before thrashing Gorica 5-0 in the latest round. Across their previous six matches, the visitors have scored 13 goals and conceded just four. Hajduk have also found the net at least once in nine of their last 10 games, making their attack the main threat to Lincoln’s defense.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Lincoln Red Imps conceded six goals in their first two Conference League matches
- Hajduk have won five of their last six matches in all competitions
- At least three goals were scored in five of Lincoln’s last six matches
Can the hosts score? Lincoln Red Imps vs Hajduk prediction
Hajduk look like clear favorites thanks to their consistent results, attacking quality, and impressive start to their European campaign. The Croatians are capable of exploiting their opponents’ defensive problems, with Lincoln conceding in virtually every European fixture.
However, Lincoln score regularly and could make the most of their chances on home soil. Given both teams’ attacking output and the hosts’ defensive weaknesses, this match has all the ingredients for several goals.
