Linfield vs Nõmme Kalju predictions, Jul 16, 2026

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As Linfield FC prepares to host Nõmme Kalju FC in the UEFA Europa Conference League on July 16, 2026, both teams present contrasting recent forms that could significantly influence the outcome. Linfield finds themselves struggling, having not secured a victory in their last three matches. This lack of momentum might affect their confidence as they aim to reverse their fortunes on home soil.

Conversely, Nõmme Kalju has shown more resilience, managing to clinch two wins in their last five outings. This indicates a more stable form, likely providing them with a psychological edge heading into this fixture. Tactical analysis suggests that Linfield may rely on their home advantage, employing a strong defensive setup to quell Nõmme Kalju’s attacking threats while looking for opportunities on the counter. Kalju, on the other hand, is expected to play a more aggressive game, leveraging their recent positive results to assert early pressure.

According to bookmakers, Linfield is slightly favored with odds of 1.95 compared to Kalju’s 3.82, reflecting the home side’s competitive outlook. Predicted to be a tight encounter, a scoreline of 1:0 can be anticipated, though both teams possess the ability to influence the match in unpredictable ways. Each side will aim to capitalize on the other’s vulnerabilities, making this a highly intriguing matchup.

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Linfield 47.6%

Draw 27.7%

Nõmme Kalju 24.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.88	3.37	3.58
	1.95	3.42	3.73
	1.84	3.30	3.50
	1.96	3.20	3.90

Latest Results

11.07.26 Linfield FC – Aberdeen FC – 0:2 09.07.26 Nõmme Kalju FC – Linfield FC – 1:0 04.07.26 Linfield FC – Kilmarnock FC – 2:3 12.05.26 Linfield FC – Dungannon Swifts – 3:1 25.04.26 Linfield FC – Cliftonville FC – 1:2

09.07.26 Nõmme Kalju FC – Linfield FC – 1:0 03.07.26 Nõmme United – Nõmme Kalju FC – 1:3 28.06.26 Nõmme Kalju FC – Paide LM – 1:1 20.06.26 Levadia Tallinn – Nõmme Kalju FC – 1:1 17.06.26 Nõmme Kalju FC – JK Tammeka Tartu – 1:2

Facts

First leg result: 0-1.

Nõmme Kalju has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Nõmme Kalju may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Linfield is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Linfield won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:1.

Latest Head To Head

09.07.26 Nõmme Kalju FC – Linfield FC – 1:0

Standings

Draw

2026/27

1/8-finals

1	Rijeka	Bye
3	Lugano	Bye
4	Bye	Dukagjini
5	FCSB	Bye
6	Bye	Auda
7	Rakow	Bye
8	Bye	Valletta
9	Debrecen	Bye
10	Marsaxlokk	Pyunik Yerevan	0 : 3
11	Goteborg	Bye
12	Caernarfon	Levadia	0 : 5
13	Varazdin	Bye
14	Bye	Jablonec
15	Bravo	Bye
16	Europa FC	Shkendija	0 : 5
17	Shelbourne	Bye
18	Kalju	Linfield	1 : 0
19	Zimbru Chisinau	Bye
20	Bye	Noah
22	Dinamo Tirana	FC Astana	0 : 1
23	AF Elbasani	BATE	1 : 1
24	Bye	Sion
25	Motherwell	Bye
26	Bye	HB Torshavn
27	Vllaznia	Malisheva	2 : 1
28	Bye	Hibernian
29	Paks	Bye
30	Bye	Panathinaikos
32	Bye	Ajax
33	LNZ Cherkasy	Bye
34	Bye	Gent
35	Hapoel Tel Aviv	Bye
36	Bye	Ludogorets
37	Bohemians	St Josephs	2 : 0
38	Connahs Q.	FC Ballkani	0 : 0
39	Vaduz	Bye
40	Mornar Bar	Atletic Escaldes	1 : 2
41	NSI Runavik	Hamrun	1 : 1
42	Bye	Koper
43	Partizan	Bye
44	UNA Strassen	La Fiorita	1 : 0
45	Basaksehir	Bye
46	FK Sarajevo	Inter Turku	1 : 1
47	HJK	Bye
48	Bye	Coleraine
49	Glentoran	RFS	1 : 2
51	Decic	FK Liepaja	0 : 1
52	Bye	Austria Vienna
53	GAIS	Bye
54	Bye	Nordsjaelland
56	Bye	GKS Katowice
57	Dila Gori	Virtus	3 : 1
58	Bye	Apollon
60	Bye	Brann
61	Valur	Bye
62	Bye	Zrinjski
63	Mondorf	Dinamo Tbilisi	1 : 2
64	Petrovac	Zalgiris	1 : 3
65	Dun. Streda	Bye
66	Velez Mostar	Milsami	1 : 1
67	Vikingur	Stjarnan	1 : 3
68	Differdange	Ilves	0 : 0
69	FK Panevezys	Bye
70	Bye	Tobol
71	Neftci Baku	Bye
72	Din. Minsk	Sileks	0 : 1
73	Zeleznicar Pancevo	Bye
74	Bye	Braga
75	Polissya Zhytomyr	Bye
76	Bye	FC Copenhagen
77	Penybont	FC Santa Coloma	0 : 1
78	Bye	SK Rapid
79	Alashkert	Yelimay Semey	1 : 1
80	Bye	CFR Cluj
81	Hegelmann	Paide	1 : 1
82	Zira	Torpedo Kutaisi	3 : 0
83	Trnava	Bye
84	Bye	CSKA 1948 Sofia
85	AEK Larnaca	Bye
86	Bye	Beitar Jerusalem

Quarter-finals

1	Rijeka	Bye
2	Lugano	Dukagjini
3	FCSB	Auda
4	Rakow	Valletta
5	Debrecen	TBD #10
6	Goteborg	TBD #12
7	Varazdin	Jablonec
8	Bravo	TBD #16
9	Shelbourne	TBD #18
10	Zimbru Chisinau	Noah
11	Bye	TBD #22
12	TBD #23	Sion
13	Motherwell	HB Torshavn
14	TBD #27	Hibernian
15	Paks	Panathinaikos
16	Bye	Ajax
17	LNZ Cherkasy	Gent
18	Hapoel Tel Aviv	Ludogorets
19	TBD #37	TBD #38
20	Vaduz	TBD #40
21	TBD #41	Koper
22	Partizan	TBD #44
23	Basaksehir	TBD #46
24	HJK	Coleraine
25	TBD #49	Bye
26	TBD #51	Austria Vienna
27	GAIS	Nordsjaelland
28	Bye	GKS Katowice
29	TBD #57	Apollon
30	Bye	Brann
31	Valur	Zrinjski
32	TBD #63	TBD #64
33	Dun. Streda	TBD #66
34	TBD #67	TBD #68
35	FK Panevezys	Tobol
36	TBD #71	TBD #72
37	Zeleznicar Pancevo	Braga
38	Polissya Zhytomyr	FC Copenhagen
39	TBD #77	SK Rapid
40	TBD #79	CFR Cluj
41	TBD #81	TBD #82
42	Trnava	CSKA 1948 Sofia
43	AEK Larnaca	Beitar Jerusalem

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