HJK-Betis is a match for the first day of the Europa League group stage: line-ups, where to watch it on TV and streaming
HJK – BETIS | Thursday 6.45pm
Mourinho’s Roma will also be watching this match with interest, as the Special One’s team are in the grouping with the Finns and the Spaniards, whom they have already faced during pre-season in a very heated match that even led to expulsions. Well, there is little doubt that the hosts are the top team in this group, so Betis are obviously favourites. Pellegrini’s team also made a great start in La Liga, and lost their first game last weekend against Real Madrid. And it can obviously be against the reigning European champions.
Of course, there is one statistic that does not let the visitors sleep soundly, as they have conceded too many goals in their last few European away matches. But even if the match should give at least one goal to the Finnish champions, there remains little chance for the hosts to secure the first points of the round. The feeling is that only against Ludogorets can there be any hope. Otherwise, the gap on the pitch is too wide.
Borja Iglesias
The Prediction
Must start off on the right foot for Pellegrini’s Betis, who were able to take an away win in Finland. The gap between the two teams is clear, with the Spaniards too strong. A match that should give at least three goals in total.
HJK-Betis matchday squad
- HJK (4-3-3): Hazard; Arajuur, Peltola, Toivio, Murilo; Hetemaj, Lingman, Kokko; Terho, Abubakari, Radulovic.
- BETIS (4-2-3-1): Silva; Sabaly, Luiz Felipe, Gonzalez, Moreno; Rodriguez, Guardado; Canales, Fekir, Juanmi; Iglesias.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-3
