KI vs Differdange Champions League Qualifying Prediction: Team to Win, Form, News and more

Here is our prediction for the upcoming UEFA Champions League Qualifying match taking place between KI and Differdange.

 
9:59am on Tuesday 9th July 2024
By
Jake Skudder

The Champions League qualifiers are set to feature an intriguing clash between KI Klaksvik and FC Differdange 03.

This match will see the Faroese champions take on the Luxembourgian title holders in a bid to advance to the next round of Europe’s elite competition.

Form and Recent Performance

KI Klaksvik

KI Klaksvik had a remarkable run in the previous season, nearly reaching the Champions League group stage and making history as the first Faroese side in any European group stage football.

They defeated Ferencvaros and Swedish side Hacken in the initial rounds before a narrow defeat to Molde in the third qualifying round.

Their European journey continued in the Europa Conference League, where they gained valuable experience despite finishing fourth in their group.

Domestically, KI secured their third consecutive Faroe Islands Premier League title in 2023 and currently sit third in the league with renewed momentum after back-to-back wins.

FC Differdange 03

Differdange, on the other hand, has struggled in recent European campaigns, failing to advance past the initial rounds of the Europa Conference League.

However, they ended a long wait for domestic glory by winning the Luxembourg First Division title for the first time since 1979.

Despite a shaky end to their league campaign, finishing with a draw and a loss, they finished five points clear at the top.

Team News

KI Klaksvik

KI Klaksvik is expected to maintain a similar lineup to their recent 4-2 league win.

Key players include forward Pall Klettskard, who has scored 16 goals in 18 appearances this season, and Arni Frederiksberg, who has contributed six goals and six assists.

New signing Joseph Williams, who recently scored his first goal for the club, may also feature prominently.

FC Differdange 03

Differdange will look to their star forward Jorginho, who netted 28 goals in 32 appearances last season.

Other notable players include Andreas Buch, Adham El Idrissi, and Federico Andrada, all competing for a spot alongside Jorginho in attack.

Guillaume Trani, who scored 13 goals last season, will provide additional support from midfield.

Predicted Lineups

KI Klaksvik: Jensen; Danielsen, Berntsson, Yambere, Da Silva; Frederiksberg, Joensen, Ejupi, Soylu; Williams, Klettskard

FC Differdange 03: Da Costa; D'Anzico, Franzoni, Bedouret; Bei, Rauch, Pami, Rychelmy; Trani; Jorginho, Andrada

Prediction

With home advantage and recent momentum from consecutive victories, KI Klaksvik is favoured to secure a win in this first leg.

Their experience in European competitions and strong domestic form suggest a 2-0 victory over FC Differdange 03.

For all of the analysis of KI vs Differdange as it happens live, check out our Live Update page for the game.

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