HJK vs Decic Prediction and Betting Tips | August 8th 2024

HJK Helsinki welcome Decic to Bolt Arena for the first leg of their UEFA Conference League third round qualification tie on Thursday (August 8th). The hosts will be looking to bounce back from the disappointment of the 2-1 defeat they suffered away to Lahti in the Finnish Veikkausliiga over the weekend.

They took the lead through Lee Erwin's 26th-minute strike but Michael Lopez drew the game level eight minutes later. The 26-year-old then completed his brace when he scored the match-winner 11 minutes into the second half.

Klubi will now turn their focus to Europe. They dropped into the Conference League following their 4-1 aggregate defeat to Panevezys in the first round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers last month. A 3-0 defeat in Lithuania was followed by a 1-1 draw at home.

Decic, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw away to Sutjeska in the Montenegrin First League. They were behind at the break courtesy of Nikola Janjic's 28th-minute strike. Caique Chagas drew the game level just before the hour-mark.

The Blues booked their spot at this stage of the Conference League qualifiers with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Dinamo Batumi. A 2-0 away win in Georgia was followed by a goalless draw at home.

The winner of this tie will face the loser of the UEFA Europa League clash between Klaksvik and Borac BB in the playoff round for a place in the group stage.

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HJK vs Decic Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Five of HJK's last seven games across competitions have produced three goals or more.
• Four of Decic's five competitive games this season have produced less than three goals.
• Decic have won just one of their historical four away games in UEFA club competitions qualifiers.
• Six of HJK's last eight continental games have witnessed goals at both ends.
• HJK's last 12 games have produced an average of 11.3 corner kicks.

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HJK vs Decic Prediction

Both sides started their European sojourn this term in the Champions League. HJK suffered a shock elimination to Panevezys despite being the firm favorites and will be keen to avoid lightning striking twice.

Decic have won just one of five games played across competitions this season, drawing three. This is their first season of Conference League football.

We are backing the home side to claim a comfortable win with goals at both ends.

Prediction: HJK 3-1 Decic

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HJK vs Decic Betting Tips

Tip 1 - HJK to win

Tip 2 - Both teams to score

Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 4 - Over 9.5 corner kicks