Nõmme Kalju VS Linfield

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe

Pärnu Rannastaadion Tomorrow - 4:00 PM

Europa Conference League

Nõmme Kalju Nõmme Kalju

Linfield Linfield

KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 4:00 PM

1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

In the first leg of the Europa Conference League first qualifying round, Nõmme Kalju host Linfield at Pärnu Rannastaadion. Both sides arrive with identical power scores of 50, creating an even platform for the contest. Nõmme Kalju are noted as the stronger team on home territory. Absence of recent form records for either side places emphasis on squad balance and tactical organisation. The encounter marks the start of a two-legged tie where the opening result will shape preparations for the return fixture. Limited performance indicators mean attention turns to structural elements and set-piece approaches as both teams seek an early edge in the competition.

TL;DR

Structural: Nõmme Kalju and Linfield enter with equal power scores of 50 points each.
Form: Both teams record form scores of zero and lack recent outing data.
Squad: Nõmme Kalju are identified as the stronger side on home soil.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for this qualifying tie.
Transition: Transition information is not provided in available records.
Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence and relies on proxy values.
xVariable: No xG metrics are recorded for either team in this fixture.
Market: Nõmme Kalju 46.8% (Δ+0%) | Draw 26.8% (Δ+0%) | Linfield 26.4% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

N. Andreev

D. Healy

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Nõmme Kalju

46.82%

Draw

26.77%

Linfield

26.41%

Team Power Ranking

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Nõmme Kalju

Linfield

Power Score

League Position

Global Rank

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Nõmme Kalju — Opponent-weighted form score

Linfield — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Nõmme Kalju Linfield

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Nõmme Kalju Nõmme Kalju Home

0 matches

Linfield Linfield Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:03:47+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Jul 09, 2026, 04:00 PM

Competition

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2

Stadium

Pärnu Rannastaadion

Capacity

1500

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Andreu Vilanova Simarro

Juan Serra

Luis Miguel Pinilla Acosta

Antoine Paul Chiaramonti

Squad

Referee : Andreu Vilanova Simarro

Manager ▼

N. Andreev Coach

Squad ▼

Henri Perk Goalkeeper

Maksim Pavlov Goalkeeper

Joonas Kindel Goalkeeper

Maksim Podholjuzin Defender

Uku Kõrre Defender

Daniil Sõtšugov Defender

Danyl Mashchenko Defender

Aleksandr Nikolajev Defender

Alex Boronilštšikov Defender

Moudou Tambedou Defender

Jens Kaspar Pihkva Defender

Roko Vukušić Defender

Fjodor Jekimov Defender

Johannes Lillemets Defender

Bogdan Vaštšuk Midfielder

Kristjan Kask Midfielder

Aleksander Iljin Midfielder

Nikita Ivanov Midfielder

Rommi Siht Midfielder

Oleksandr Musolitin Midfielder

Tiago Azevedo Baptista Midfielder

Mattias Männilaan Attacker

Mihhail Orlov Attacker

Daniil Tarassenkov Attacker

Godwin Chinemeren Attacker

Enrique Esono Lottar Eyang Attacker

Ibrahim Jabir Attacker

Referee : Andreu Vilanova Simarro

Manager ▼

D. Healy Coach

Squad ▼

Chris Johns Goalkeeper

Aiden Glavin Goalkeeper

Darragh Leahy Defender

Ben Hall Defender

Ryan Patrick Nolan Defender

Ethan McGee Defender

Dane McCullough Defender

Ryan McKay Defender

Sean Brendan Brown Defender

Kirk Millar Midfielder

Chris Shields Midfielder

Jamie Mulgrew Midfielder

Adam Frizzell Midfielder

Kyle McClean Midfielder

Isaac Baird Midfielder

Matthew Fitzpatrick Attacker

Kobei Moore Attacker

Kieran Offord Attacker

Rhys Annett Attacker

Dylan Wells Attacker

Charlie Chapman Attacker

CONCLUSION

Nõmme Kalju and Linfield meet in a balanced opening leg where equal power ratings set the tone for a measured contest. With no recent form to draw upon, both teams will rely on squad depth and organisational discipline to claim an advantage. The home setting at Pärnu Rannastaadion offers Nõmme Kalju a platform to establish control, yet Linfield possess the resources to respond effectively. Set-piece execution and defensive structure could prove decisive in a low-information environment. The result will frame the return fixture and test each side's capacity to adapt across the two legs.

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