Crusaders vs Haka 20.07.2023 Prediction: UEFA Europa Conference League qualification

Match Overview

Crusaders host Haka in the second leg of their first round clash in the UEFA Europa Conference League competition at the Seaview Football Ground on Thursday. Haka, who have not won a match in the last six times they have travelled away from home, will want to change this narrative when they take on Crusaders. However, this will not be an easy task given how strong the former's defenders are.

Key Highlights

Crusaders come into this game on the back of three unbeaten results in the last five encounters that they have had, and this will give them a lot of confidence taking on Haka. The latter, who have not been able to keep a clean sheet in the last eleven matches that they have participated in, will want their defenders to rise to the occasion. The first leg of this encounter was played out as a 2-2 draw by the two teams.

Injury Report

Neither Crusaders nor Haka appear to have any major injuries in their side. This will allow them to select their best possible starting lineups. What this means is that the game will go right down to the wire.

Prediction

Neither Crusaders nor Haka appear to be the downright favourites to win this game. We expect both teams to score in this match (BTTS). Haka, who have not won a single game in their last eleven attempts to do so, are short on confidence. Crusaders, for their part, are expected to put up a decent showing by the crowd that will turn up to support them. Their attacking midfielders and forwards have shone brightly at home in the recent past.