Lugano vs HJK PREDICTION & BETTING TIPS - 03/10/2024

Lugano play host to Helsinki at their Stadio di Cornaredo in the opening match of their Conference League campaign. Lugano failed to impress in the Europa League qualifier against Besiktas, but their fine form in the Swiss Super League is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Thursday’s encounter. Renato Steffen is widely expected to return to the starting line-up after scoring a brace in a 2-1 win over Winterthur at the weekend, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.

Toni Korkeakunnas’s men, on the other hand, survived Klaksvik of Faroe Islands in the final qualifying round, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Lugano. AS HJK produced an under-par display in a 1-0 loss to Ilves at the weekend, we are tempted to place our bets on the home side. Scotland centre-forward Lee Erwin is widely expected to lead the line for the visitors.

This match will be played on 03/10/2024 at 21:00