Differdange vs Klaksvik

Stade Municipal de la Ville de Differdange sets the stage for the return leg of a one-sided Champions League qualifying tie between Differdange and Klaksvik.

Differdange experienced a disappointing end to last season, managing just one win in four matches (D2, L1), and their summer form continued in the same vein. A 2-0 loss in the Faroe Islands struck a devastating blow on the Luxembourg National Division champions’ hopes of progressing into the next stage. Differdange’s scoring problems have seen them tally one or fewer goals across their last four outings, which is an ominous sign, considering they must score at least twice to take this tie to extra time. A glimmer of hope stems from Differdange’s home form in 2024 (W6, D2), though they’ve drawn their last two games at Stade Municipal de la Ville de Differdange after failing to score before halftime.

On the other hand, Klaksvik emerged as a surprise package in 2023/24 as they reached the third round of Champions League qualifying before switching to the Europa Conference League group phase. After securing European football in autumn for the first time last year, the visitors are keen to piece together another impressive continental run as they take this trip amidst a three-game winning streak in all competitions. Equally impressive on the road, Haakon Lunov’s men have won four of their last five away matches (L1), with each victory yielding a single-goal margin. It’s fortunate that they don’t need to win to progress, given that they’ve lost on their last five European travels, conceding 2+ goals on each occasion.