HJK vs Fenerbahce Prediction & Tips
Helsinki and Fenerbahce face at Telia 5G‑Areena, in a 2nd leg match for this stage of the Europa League (Play‑offs), after Fenerbahçe won the 1st leg at home by (1‑0). In this match, the home factor may have a decisive role, as Fenerbahce has shown differences in performance in their games at home and as a visitor.
HJK Analysis
The home team comes to this 2nd leg with a disadvantage of 1 goal, in addition to the disadvantage of not having scored any away goals in the first leg. 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 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 23 goals scored and 9 conceded, against 11 wins , 3 draws and 1 loss at home, with 33 goals scored and 9 conceded. In their last match, for the Veikkausliiga, they got an away win against Lahti by (0‑1). In the last 10 home matches Helsinki has a record of 8 wins and 2 draws. Their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
HJK comes motivated for this match after an away victory, by 0-1, against Lahti: Browne, in the 8th minute, scored what would be the only goal of the match. The Finnish team chooses to play in a traditional 4-3-3, where the three most advanced players should be David Browne, Roope Riski and Anthony Olusanya. Even playing at home, it’s foreseeable that a very difficult match for HJK, since their “enemy” has superior quality players. In the most central area of the field, it is possible that Bubacar Djaló, Santeri Vaananen and Jair play, the latter being responsible for conducting his team’s attacks.
Fenerbahce Analysis
The away team comes to this 2nd leg match with an advantage of 1 goal, but has conceded 0 goals at home in the 1st leg match. Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 11 wins and 4 draws in away matches; against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in their stadium. The team comes to this match after a home win against Antalyaspor, by (2‑0). In the last 10 away matches Fenerbahce has won 7 and tied 3. Their offense has scored with great regularity, as they have always scored at least one goal in the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have turned the score around in 2 of the 4 matches they have conceded the first goal.
Fenerbahce comes motivated for this match after a home win, by 2-0, against Antalyaspor: Zajc and Valencia signed the winning goals. The visiting team usually acts in a 5-2-3 tactical system, favoring a faster playing style. In this scheme, the three most advanced men responsible for causing panic in the opposing defense are Muhammed Gumuskaya, Mbwana Samatta and Bright Osayi-Samuel. Even playing away from home, it’s foreseeable that the visiting club will be able to take advantage of the space in the Finnish team’s back, as they are at an advantage in the tie. Coach Vítor Pereira will not be able to count on Serdar Dursun, Mert Hakan Yandas, Dimitrios Pelkas, Irfan Can Kahveci and Filip Novak, as they are currently in the medical department.
HJK – Fenerbahce FREE TIPS
Fenerbahce – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
