The first leg of the 3rd qualifying round of the 2025/26 Conference League between KI Klaksvik (Faroe Islands) and Neman (Belarus) will take place on August 5 at the Torsvollur Stadium in Torshavn. KI Klaksvik vs. Neman: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
KI Klaksvik
Magnus Powell's team overcame Radnicki 1923 from Serbia in the previous round over two legs (0-0, 1-0). As a result, KI Klaksvik extended their unbeaten run in the Conference League to four matches (3 wins, 1 draw). Furthermore, the Faroese side managed to keep a clean sheet in their last three encounters in this European competition. However, in 6 of their last 9 matches in the Conference League, the team has not scored more than one goal.
- The club has not lost in regular time in 7 of their last 8 home matches in the Conference League (5 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has scored in 8 of their last 9 home games in this European competition.
- The Faroese have not conceded more than one goal in regular time in 6 of their last 8 home matches in the Conference League.
Predicted lineup for KI Klaksvik (3-5-2)
Sebastian Jon – Gaston Telchea, Joannes Danielsen, Odmar Fero – Arni Frederiksberg, Deni Pavlovic, Rene Joensen, Hallur Hansson, Jakup Andreasen – Pall Klettskard, Patrik Johannesen.
Neman
Igor Kovalevich's side faced Kosice from Slovakia in the second qualifying round (3-2, 1-1). By drawing the second leg, Neman ended their three-match winning streak in the Conference League. Additionally, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches in this European competition. Notably, the Belarusians have equaled their best achievement in the Conference League by reaching the third qualifying round.
- The club has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Conference League (3 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in 5 of their last 6 away games in this European competition.
- At least three goals have been scored in regular time in 4 of Neman's last 5 matches in the Conference League.
Predicted lineup for Neman (4-5-1)
Maxim Belov – Amantur Shamurzaev, Egor Parkhomenko, Ivan Sadovnichy, Konstantin Kuchinsky – Yuri Pantya, Artur Nazarenko, Mikhail Kozlov, Sergey Pushnyakov, Anton Suchkov – Pavel Savitskiy.
Notably, Neman's squad for this round includes new signings – midfielder Valon Ahmedi and forward Gulzhigit Borubaev.
Referee
Claudio Pereira (Portugal)
Matches – 5 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 16;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: KI Klaksvik vs. Neman
On their home turf, the Faroese team performs confidently on the European stage, often delighting their fans not only with positive results but also with effective attacking play. KI Klaksvik has played nine home matches in the Conference League and has only failed to score once, which was against Lille. Additionally, in their last five home matches in this competition, the Faroese have scored a total of nine goals.
Neman has not been very successful on the European stage in the past, but this season they have been pleasantly surprising. In four matches played in the current Conference League campaign, the Belarusians have scored ten goals and have not left the field without scoring. Moreover, in their last two away encounters in this tournament, the Grodno side has netted five goals. At the same time, in their last five matches in the Conference League, the team has only kept a clean sheet once, conceding a total of nine goals during this period.
I expect a productive attacking display from both teams, so my prediction: Both teams to score – yes
