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Eintracht Frankfurt will entertain HJK at the Deutsche Bank Park in the group stage of the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday.
The hosts got their campaign underway with a 2-1 home win over Aberdeen but failed to build on that form last time around, suffering a 2-1 away loss to PAOK. Late drama ensued as Konstantinos Koulierakis scored the match-winner in injury time before Soualiho Meïté and Kevin Trapp were sent off in the dying moments of the match.
The visitors suffered a narrow 3-2 loss against PAOK in their campaign opener but managed to earn a point from their away game against Aberdeen in their previous outing.
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The hosts resumed their Bundesliga campaign after the international break with a 3-1 away win over Hoffenheim. First-half goals from Omar Marmoush, Ansgar Knauff, and Ellyes Skhiri helped them overturn a deficit after Maximilian Beier broke the deadlock in the third minute.
The visitors suffered a 2-1 home loss to KuPS in the Veikkausliiga on Saturday and will look to return to winning ways.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs HJK Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time. The hosts will square off against a Finnish team for the first time in a competitive match while the visitors will take on a German team for the ninth time in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored three goals in two games in the Conference League thus far. The hosts have the better defensive record, conceding one goal fewer (3).
- Eintracht Frankfurt are unbeaten at home in all competitions this season, recording four wins in six games.
- HJK are winless in their three games in October across all competitions this term, suffering two defeats.
- The visitors have just one win in their five away games in the Conference League thus far.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs HJK Prediction
Die Adler have suffered just two defeats this term, with both coming away from home. They have a 100% home record in the Conference League, including qualifiers, and are favorites in this match.
They will remain without the services of Sebastian Rode and Mehdi Loune through injuries while Noel Futkeu and Simon Simoni have not been included in the squad for the Conference League. Jens Grahl performed well in the Bundesliga win over Hoffenheim on Saturday and should start in place of the suspended Kevin Trapp.
Klubi have just one win in their last five games in the Conference League. They are winless in their last nine away games in European competitions, suffering six defeats. There are no fresh absentees for the visitors as they look to record their first win of the campaign.
Frankfurt are unbeaten at home in all competitions since February and, considering their current form, we back them to make the most of their home advantage to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 HJK
Eintracht Frankfurt vs HJK Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Eintracht Frankfurt to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Omar Marmoush to score or assist any time - Yes
