- Lincoln form: Lincoln Red Imps are 33rd in the UEFA Conference League league phase with 0 points from 2 games.
- Hajduk form: HNK Hajduk Split are 8th in the UEFA Conference League league phase with 6 points from 2 games.
Hajduk to outclass hosts at Victoria Stadium
Form guide
Lincoln Red Imps come into this game after a 1-4 home loss to FC Twente in the UEFA Conference League league phase, but a 3-0 home win over Lions Gibraltar in the National League last time out will have restored some confidence. Hajduk come into this one on the back of a 0-1 away win over FC Thun in the UEFA Conference League league phase and a 2-2 away draw with NK Istra 1961 Pula in the HNL (Croatian First Division).
Managers and tactics
Juanma Pavon has been in charge of Lincoln Red Imps since 1 July 2026 and he prefers to set his teams up in a compact 4-2-3-1 system that drops into a low-block when out of possession. His side are a defensive unit that work hard to stay compact and disciplined, hoping to secure their victories via set pieces and quick breaks, so they will be looking to turn this into a gritty matchup, rather than a chess match.
Gonzalo Garcia has been the manager of Hajduk Split since 1 July 2025 and has led them to a more possession based and higher-tempo 4-2-3-1 system where the full backs push forward and press selectively in midfield and wide areas. In this matchup, his side will be hoping to stretch Lincoln in the half spaces and put them under pressure when they play out of their low block.
Hajduk to win at a low odds
HNK Hajduk Split are the overwhelming favorites at 1.33, with Lincoln Red Imps at 8.9 and the Draw at 4.8, which is surprising as the Croatians have outperformed Lincoln in the group so far and have yet to concede an away goal in the league phase.
- We believe that Hajduk should be the outright winners in this fixture and although they look a little too low on the odds for our liking, we feel a tight game may ensue.
- Both teams to score – No at 1.62 and Under 2.5 Goals at 1.95 look a solid choice.
- There is no historical record of competitive matches played between these two clubs, so we go with the form sheet to guide our choice in this one.
