HJK – Neftci Baku Free Betting Tips – Europa League
Helsinki and Neftchi Baku face at Telia 5G‑Areena, in a 2nd leg match for the Europa League (3rd Qualifying Round), after a (2‑2) draw in the 1st leg match. In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as Neftchi Baku has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
HJK Analysis
The home team comes to this 2nd leg match with an advantage after an away draw by (2‑2), so a draw by less than 2 goals is enough to confirm the advantage, adding the result of both legs. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, they have similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches they register 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in away matches, with 29 goals scored and 9 conceded, against 11 wins , 3 draws and 1 loss at home, with 35 goals scored and 10 conceded. In their last match, for Veikkausliiga, they got an away win against KTP by (0‑1). In the last 10 home matches Helsinki has 7 wins and 3 draws. Their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.
HJK comes motivated for this match after an away triumph, by 0-1, against KTP: Valencic, in the 23rd minute, scored the only goal, through a penalty. The home team chooses to play in a traditional 5-2-3, where the three most advanced players are: Luis Henrique, Roope Riski and Filip Valencic. As they play at home, it’s foreseeable that HJK will adopt a more offensive posture, aiming to score the first goal of the game. In the most central area of the field, it is possible that Jair and Lucas Lingman act, the latter being responsible for conducting his team’s attacks. Coach Toni Koskela should not be able to count on midfielder Atomu Tanaka as he has been handed over to the Finnish team’s doctors.
Neftci Analysis
The visiting team comes to this 2nd leg match at a disadvantage, because despite the draw in the 1st leg match, they conceded 2 goals at home. Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in away matches; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 away matches in all competitions, Neftchi Baku has won 5, drawn 3 and lost 2. The team has conceded goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has been scoring with regularity, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have only turned the score around in 6 matches in which they have conceded the first goal.
Neftchi comes for this match after a 2-2 draw at home, in the first match of this tie, precisely against HJK. The visiting team usually plays in a 5-2-3, favoring a slower and more organized style of play, attacking, preferably, through the center aisle. In this drawing, the three most advanced players will be Khayal Nacafov, Harramiz and César Meza Colli, with Emin Mahmudov and Sabir Bougrine playing in the middle of the field. Coach Samir Abbasov, unfortunately, will not be able to count on attacking midfielder Namiq Alasgarov as he has not yet recovered from the injury.
HJK – Win Odds: 1.75
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
