Lincoln Red Imps FC vs HNK Hajduk Split Prediction

Form going into the tie

Lincoln Red Imps have won 12 of their last 20 matches across all competitions, drawing five and losing three, with 37 goals scored against 16 conceded. That's a decent return, but it includes a chastening Conference League qualifying exit to Larne, beaten 0-2 at home and then 0-3 away in the same tie.

Lincoln Red Imps FC: 20 completed matches; HNK Hajduk Split: 20 completed matches.

Lincoln Red Imps FC

20 matches

Win

55% 11 / 20

Draw

25% 5 / 20

Loss

20% 4 / 20

Scored

36

Conceded

16

Difference

+20

HNK Hajduk Split

20 matches

Win

70% 14 / 20

Draw

10% 2 / 20

Loss

20% 4 / 20

Scored

42

Conceded

20

Difference

+22

Hajduk Split's numbers over a similar sample look even stronger on paper: 14 wins, two draws and four losses, with 43 goals for and just 18 against. The last month has been bumpier though, with home wins over Slaven Belupo and Lokomotiva Zagreb sitting alongside heavy away defeats to Rijeka and Rudes, plus a cup exit at Vardarac.

Hajduk's away form has dipped noticeably in recent weeks, which matters given they'll be the travelling side here.

Comparative Team Statistics: Lincoln Red Imps FC vs HNK Hajduk Split

What kind of game this could be

Both teams have scored goals freely across their recent matches, so a tight, goalless stalemate doesn't look like the obvious script based on past results.

Hajduk's away displays have included some heavy defensive breakdowns lately, including 0-4 and 0-3 losses, while Lincoln's own European test ended badly against Larne. Neither side's defensive record travels with total confidence right now.