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Molde vs HJK Helsinki: UEFA Champions League Qualifiers Live Stream, Form Guide, Head to Head, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups

The UEFA Champions League qualifier match between Molde and HJK Helsinki will take place at Aker Stadion on Wednesday at 10:30 pm IST.

By ayush | Aug 1, 2023 | 2 Min Read

On Wednesday night, Molde will play host to HJK Helsinki at the Aker Stadion for the second leg of their Champions League Second Round encounter. In a surprising turn of events, HJK Helsinki managed to secure a 1-0 lead in the first leg, held in the Finnish capital last week, leaving their Norwegian opponents stunned.

Molde’s recent defeat was only their third loss since late April and their first in seven games. Following their setback in the European competition, Molde quickly bounced back by securing a 1-0 win against Stabaek over the weekend, maintaining their impressive form in domestic competitions. Despite their exceptional performance last season, finishing 18 points ahead of Bodo/Glimt, their slow start this season makes it unlikely for them to secure a spot in the Champions League next year.

HJK has been awaiting a return to the Champions League group stage for a long time, but their recent performance has provided them with a significant chance to keep their aspirations alive. Despite being regular champions in Finland, HJK has only successfully qualified once before, in the 1998-99 season. In the first leg, HJK managed to secure a 1-0 lead at home. In the current Veikkausliiga season, HJK has gathered just 14 points out of a possible 27, which puts their title defense in a dangerous position.

Probable lineups

Molde probable starting lineup: Karlstrom, Linnes, Tiedemann, Bjornbak, Hagelskjaer, Haugen, Eriksen, Mannsverk, Breivik, Kitolano, Brynhildsen

HJK Helsinki probable starting lineup: Ost, Kouassivi-Benissan, Toivio, Tenho, Raitala, Soiri, Lingman, Kanellopoulos, Tanaka, Radulovic, Keskinen