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Crusaders FC and FC Haka will lock horns in the second round of Europa Conference League qualifiers after a first round that ended in a thrilling 2-2. Read on to find out what we expect in the second leg.
Crusaders vs Haka: Our Top Free Predictions
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After a 2-2 draw in the first leg, the question is can the relentless Crusaders get their feet to the next level? We have looked at the stats, news and more information to narrow down to the following free Crusaders vs Haka predictions:
Crusaders to Score First
In our first Crusaders vs Haka prediction, we are backing the hosts to open the scoring. Crusaders were relentless in the away leg to walk away with a point from a 2-2 draw. They opened the scoring only to lose their grip by the 36th minute. However, another goal in the 68th minute brought things back level, so with home support in this upcoming leg, we expect the Crusaders to score first yet again.
Crusaders to Win
Things are expected to heat up a little in the second leg of the Europa Conference League qualifiers when Crusaders host Haka for the second leg after a thrilling first leg. We think this game will end in favour of the hosts who despite nearly losing the first leg, were back on track to share the spoils.
Over 1.5 Crusaders Goals
Just like it was in the first leg, we expect the Crusaders to lead the charge here. We are tipping the hosts to score two or more goals as they did away from home. With that, another Crusaders vs Haka prediction is over 1.5 Crusaders goals.
Crusaders vs Haka Fixture Preview
The date for the second leg, the first round of the Europa Conference League qualifies pitting Crusaders against Haka is set for Thursday 20th July 2023. The visitors lost midfielder Janne-Pekka Laine to a second yellow card in the first leg. However, FC Haka head coach, Teemu Tainio should find a replacement in time to remain competitive just like they were in the first leg.
The visiting coach averages 1.60 points in 152 games and often prefers to use a 4-3-3 formation. However, things have looked downhill for the visiting tactician recently, noting that Haka have now failed to win in 11 consecutive matches, performances that can be attributed to poor defensive showing. Backing Haka to win away in Belfast, Northern Ireland will be a big risk, so the hosts are the ones who come to this clash as the favourites.
Hosting coach, Stephan Baxter averages 1.86 points in 583 matches and also prefers a 4-3-3 formation.
Crusaders vs Haka Odds and Stats
For the highest Crusaders vs Haka odds, H2H and team form, see the stats tables below for details.
Head to Head
13/07/23
UEFA Europa Conference League Qualifying UEFA
FC Haka
Crusaders
2
2
Last Five - Crusaders
03/09/24
Northern Ireland County Antrim Shield Northern
Knockbreda
Crusaders
2
6
W
31/08/24
Northern Ireland Premier Northern
Carrick Rangers
Crusaders
1
2
W
24/08/24
Northern Ireland Premier Northern
Cliftonville
Crusaders
1
1
D
20/08/24
Northern Ireland Premier Northern
Ballymena Utd
Crusaders
0
1
W
09/08/24
Northern Ireland Premier Northern
Glentoran
Crusaders
0
1
W
Last Five - FC Haka
01/09/24
Finland Veikkausliiga VKL
FC Lahti
FC Haka
1
1
D
24/08/24
Finland Veikkausliiga VKL
AC Oulu
FC Haka
0
1
W
21/08/24
Finland Cup Finland
FC Inter
FC Haka
2
1
L
18/08/24
Finland Veikkausliiga VKL
VPS Vaasa
FC Haka
3
2
L
11/08/24
Finland Veikkausliiga VKL
KuPS Kuopio
FC Haka
2
2
D
FAQs – Crusaders vs Haka
- Where is the venue for the game? Seaview in Belfast, Northern Ireland is the venue for the game.
- What is the capacity of the match venue? Seaview has 6,500 seats.
- Who will be the referee in charge? Jan Petrick from the Czech Republic will be the match official.
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