Larne FC vs Helsingin JK, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Larne FC vs Helsingin JK — Champions League Q at Solitude.
- Larne FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Helsingin JK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | Helsingin JK | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Jul | Helsingin JK | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | Larne FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Jul | Larne FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Real Betis Balompié | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | AS Roma | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Oct | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Larne FC this season
Larne FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Larne FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Larne FC
| Matthew Lusty | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Solitude as Larne FC face off against Helsingin JK in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Larne FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Larne FC and Helsingin JK are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 26' Tuomas Ollila makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Helsingin JK are in front.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 34' A tactical swap from Larne FC — Craig Farquhar on, Cian Bolger off on 34 minutes.
- 39' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 44' Miro Tenho needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 46' Jesse Ost is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dejan Iliev at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron Donnelly argues furiously but the card stands.
- 52' Larne FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Helsingin JK backline.
- 56' Atomu Tanaka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Anthony Olusanya on 56 minute.
- 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Shaun Want, as he is very good at scoring at Solitude with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 64' The referee has no hesitation. Jukka Raitala is booked for Helsingin JK — card on 64.
- 65' Brilliant from the ! Lee Bonis makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 65.
- 70' The 26-year-old Anthony Olusanya has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Roope Riski. He replaces Topi Keskinen on 71 minute.
- 73' The referee has no hesitation. Lee Bonis is booked for Larne FC — card on 73.
- 74' Miro Tenho has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 74.
- 79' The referee calls foul for Tuomas Ollila. He receives a card.
- 84' Over 84 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 87' Sensational shot from Joe Thomson. Larne FC is back in the lead.
- 89' The Larne FC bench stirs into life. Andy Ryan is withdrawn and Paul O'Neill gets his opportunity.
- 90' Helsingin JK manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Liam Moller is hanging Georgios Kanellopoulos on the field on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Larne FC 2-2 Helsingin JK. Honours even.
Lineups
Larne FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
-
18
Cian Bolger ↓ Craig Farquhar 34'
- 22
-
16
Shea Gordon ↓ Thomas Maguire 98'
- 21
- 23
- 25
- 4
- 10
-
29
Andy Ryan ↓ Paul O'Neill 89'
Bench
- 28
- 3
-
5
Craig Farquhar ↑ 34'
- 19
- 7
- 26
-
9
Paul O'Neill ↑ 89'
- 17
-
20
Thomas Maguire ↑ 98'
Helsingin JK Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 2
- 4
- 23
- 15
- 10
- 9
-
11
Anthony Olusanya ↓ Atomu Tanaka 56'
-
18
Topi Keskinen ↓ Roope Riski 71'
- 8
-
25
Dejan Iliev ↓ Jesse Ost 46'
Bench
-
37
Atomu Tanaka ↑ 56'
-
27
Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan ↑ 119'
-
11
Roope Riski ↑ 71'
-
1
Jesse Ost ↑ 46'
- 16
- 97
-
22
Liam Moller ↑ 90'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tuomas Ollila | 1 |
| Shaun Want | 1 |
| Joe Thomson | 1 |
| Lee Bonis | 1 |
| Bojan Radulovic | 1 |
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54
Larne FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Helsingin JK xG
I would bet for:
Larne FC or Helsingin JK 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Larne FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Helsingin JK
58%
Larne FC or Helsingin JK
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Helsingin JK win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Larne FC
| Handicap | Larne FC covers | Push | Helsingin JK covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Larne FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Helsingin JK keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

