The league phase of the Conference League concludes on Thursday. Our Real Betis vs HJK Helsinki prediction and Conference League betting tips consider whether these two sides can secure passage into the next phase.
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Real Betis vs HJK Helsinki prediction: Hosts to claim solid win to nil
Key stats
- Our Real Betis vs HJK Helsinki betting tips take into account that the Finnish side have lost three of their five away European fixtures this term without scoring.
- There have been under 3.5 goals in all seven Real Betis Conference League games this season.
- Betis have scored in all of their 11 competitive home games this term, but have scored more than twice only once.
Correct score prediction: Real Betis 2-0 HJK Helsinki
With home advantage, and a significant gulf in quality between the teams, Betis should secure smooth passage into the knockout stage with victory here.
They have not been totally convincing in Europe though. Manuel Pellegrini has rotated heavily in virtually every Conference League fixture, and they are unlikely to run riot.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Betis the red hot favourites
- HOME: 1/7 (1.14) – 87.5%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Real Betis vs HJK Helsinki odds with an implied probability of 87.5% that they win this match.
Betis picked up an excellent win at the weekend, with Vitor Roque and Giovani Lo Celso scoring in a 2-1 triumph at Villarreal.
As for the visitors, they haven’t played since drawing 2-2 at home to Molde last Thursday in this competition.
For more from the upcoming matches in Europe, today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Betis victorious two years ago
Our Real Betis vs HJK Helsinki prediction suggests we could see a similar outcome to the two Europa League meetings during the 2022/23 season.
The Spaniards won 2-0 in Helsinki and 3-0 in Seville during the group stage of that competition.
UEFA Europa League 03/11/22
Real Betis
HJK Helsinki
UEFA Europa League 08/09/22
HJK Helsinki
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Real Betis preview: Rotation expected from Pellegrini
We are likely to see many changes again from the league eleven. Marc Roca and William Carvalho are out injured, while Rui Silva and Hector Bellerin are also major doubts.
Predicted Lineup: Adrian (GK), Rodriguez, Natan, Llorente, Ruibal, Flores, Altimira, Avila, Jesus, Diao & Bakambu
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
D Osasuna 1 Real Betis 1 UEFA Conference League 08/05/25
D Fiorentina 2 Real Betis 2 Spain La Liga 04/05/25
W Espanyol 1 Real Betis 2 UEFA Conference League 01/05/25
W Fiorentina 1 Real Betis 2 Spain La Liga 24/04/25
W Valladolid 1 Real Betis 5
HJK Helsinki preview: Few changes expected from Molde draw
The visitors should go with a similar eleven to the team that drew against Molde, with no major injuries reported since then.
Predicted Lineup: Nijhuis (GK), Ylitolva, Antzoulas, O’Shaughnessy, Pallas, Lingman, Kokcu, Kanellopoulos, Moller, Hostikka & Erwin
Finland Veikkausliiga 11/05/25
W FF Jaro 0 HJK Helsinki 3 Finland Veikkausliiga 03/05/25
D FC Inter 1 HJK Helsinki 1 Finland Veikkausliiga 26/04/25
W VPS Vaasa 1 HJK Helsinki 3 Finland Veikkausliiga 22/04/25
L IF Gnistan 1 HJK Helsinki 0 Finland Veikkausliiga 11/04/25
L SJK 1 HJK Helsinki 0
Player to watch – Chimy Avila
After a red card at the weekend and an upcoming league suspension, Chimy Avila looks sure to start on Thursday. The Argentine has scored once in six Conference League appearances this term.
Avila striking midway through the Second Half
The 30-year-old’s two goals in La Liga this term have both come between the 60th and 75th minute. His solitary Conference League strike came after only 13 minutes against Kryvbas in the play-off round.