Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Champions League qualifying match.
The clash between Víkingur Gøta and Lincoln Red Imps, widely regarded as one of the least compelling ties in the Champions League’s first qualifying round, is unlikely to spring any surprises regardless of the result. Although Lincoln Red Imps approach the first leg as underdogs due to being away from home, that does not automatically place Víkingur Gøta in a position of control.
Víkingur Gøta
Last Thursday, Víkingur Gøta posted an uninspiring display against league leaders KÍ Klaksvík, suffering a 0:1 loss and recording just two shots on target. The result sees Víkingur Gøta now trail the league standings by 22 points. After 16 matches this season, they have netted only 20 goals — placing them fourth from bottom in attacking statistics. With a market valuation of just €2.04 million, and given the limited individual quality across the squad, a convincing win appears doubtful.
Lincoln Red Imps
Domestically, Lincoln Red Imps are in considerably better shape than their Faroese counterparts. The team wrapped up the previous campaign with seven straight victories, reclaiming the Gibraltar league title in the process. However, their last competitive outing came in early May, leaving the visitors short on match sharpness. Lincoln Red Imps have recently been strengthened by the arrivals of Christian Rutjens, Samuel Benítez, and Juanje Argüez, which has improved their overall squad depth.
Víkingur Gøta vs Lincoln Red Imps Prediction
We expect a low-scoring contest in Klaksvík between Víkingur Gøta and Lincoln Red Imps, with neither side likely to register more than a couple of shots on target.
