Real Betis vs HJK Prediction and Betting Tips | December 19th 2024

Real Betis will welcome HJK to Estadio Benito Villamarín in their final league-phase match of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Betis need to avoid a loss to ensure their place in the knockout round playoffs while this is a must-win match for the visitors.

The hosts have seen an upturn in form, winning three of their last four games. They played Villarreal in La Liga last week and registered a 2-1 away win. Vitor Roque scored in the 32nd minute and Giovani Lo Celso added the second goal in the 47th minute.

Klubi are winless in their last two games and played out a 2-2 draw against Molde in the Conference League last week. It was a close game and goals from Lee Erwin and Kai Meriluoto helped them come back from two goals down.

Betis played Petrocub in their previous Conference League game and Cédric Bakambu's second-half strike helped them record a 1-0 away win.

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Real Betis vs HJK Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The two teams have squared off twice, with both meetings taking place in the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League group stage. The hosts have a 100% record in these meetings and secured a 5-0 win on aggregate.
• Los Verdiblancos are unbeaten in their last six home games in all competitions, with three wins and three draws.
• HJK are winless in their last four away games, suffering three consecutive defeats. They have failed to score in these losses.
• Real Betis have scored and conceded five goals apiece in five games in the Conference League thus far.
• The visitors have failed to score in three of their five games in the Conference League this season.

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Real Betis vs HJK Prediction

Los Verdiblancos have won three of their last four games, scoring eight goals, and will look to build on that form. They have suffered one loss at home across all competitions this season, and are strong favorites.

Manuel Pellegrini has a few absentees for this match as Rui Silva, Bellerín, Mendy, Marc Roca, and William Carvalho continue to be sidelined with injuries. Giovani Lo Celso will serve a suspension while Pablo Fornals faces a late fitness test.

Klubi are winless in their last three Conference League games, suffering two losses while failing to score in these defeats. They have suffered consecutive losses in their last four away games in the competition.

Betis have seen an uptick in form recently and, considering their home advantage, they should be able to register a comfortable win.

Prediction: Real Betis 2-0 HJK

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Real Betis vs HJK Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Real Betis to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Both teams to score - No