Lincoln Red Imps vs Mjallby: Match Preview

Mjallby head into this second leg with a 3-0 lead that looks decisive already. Lincoln Red Imps sit top of the Gibraltar league with 72 points from 27 games but that domestic success has not translated here.

The first leg told its own story. Lincoln grabbed a 3-1 win against Inter Club d'Escaldes on 7 July then drew 1-1 seven days later before Mjallby dismantled them 3-0 on 21 July. Mjallby themselves sit 10th in the Allsvenskan on 17 points from 14 matches yet they have handled this tie comfortably so far.

Áki Samuelsen scored in that opening leg and remains the name to watch for the visitors. Lincoln report no injuries or suspensions while Mjallby list Timo Stavitski as questionable with a back issue and Max Nielsen a game-time decision after a knock.

Possible lineups show Lincoln starting Hankins in goal behind Eersteling, Lopes and Rutjens with Torrilla, Joe, Mandi and Nano in midfield and Garcia, Toledano plus Gomez up top. Mjallby are expected to go with Wallinder, Miettinen, Iqbal and Petterson at the back, Jensen, Gustafson, Gustavsson and Samuelsen across the middle and Granath, Bergstrom and Stroud forward.

Only one previous meeting exists between these sides and Mjallby won it. Lincoln need goals but their recent results suggest they will struggle to find them against a side that has already done the hard work. Mjallby have shown they can mix results in Sweden with a draw against Sirius and a loss to AIK yet they controlled the first leg here without fuss.

Expect the Swedish side to manage the game and protect their aggregate advantage rather than chase more goals. Lincoln will push early but the gulf in quality and the scoreline from 21 July should keep them at arm's length.