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HJK Helsinki vs Motherwell Prediction, Tips & Odds

HJK Helsinki vs Motherwell

UEFA Europa Conference League3rd Qualifying Round
HJK Helsinki
WWWWL
VS
Bolt Arena, Helsinki
Motherwell
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.60
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.60 (implied 62.5%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 65.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.54). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.0% vs 62.5%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours HJK Helsinki to win this match against Motherwell, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. HJK has shown strong form recently, winning four of their last five matches. This solid performance indicates a team that is building momentum and confidence as they progress through the competition. Their recent results suggest they have the capability to score consistently, which will be crucial in this knockout round. On the other hand, Motherwell has had a mixed bag of results with three wins and two losses in their last five matches. While they have shown flashes of quality, their inconsistency could be a concern going into a crucial match like this. They will need to tighten their defense, as conceding goals could undermine their chances against a team like HJK that is currently in good form. The model gives HJK a win probability of 65%, suggesting they are the favorites to advance. However, it is important to note that Motherwell has the potential to cause an upset if they can capitalize on any defensive lapses from HJK. The full method behind this prediction relies on an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
HJK Helsinki Win44%2.69
Draw23%3.36
Motherwell Win33%2.58
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6062.1%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.8060.0%

Combined goal output is high (4.8 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
HJK Helsinki 1-1 Motherwell
6.8014.7%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.7% probability.

Asian Handicap
HJK Helsinki -0.3
2.2538%

HJK Helsinki have been the stronger side, winning 67% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.80
14.7%
0-0
8.25
12.1%
0-1
9.25
10.8%
1-0
9.50
10.5%
1-2
10.00
10.0%
2-1
10.25
9.8%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.7% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
HJK Helsinki
-0.3
2.25
Motherwell
+0.3
2.18

Lines averaged across 1 bookmaker. HJK Helsinki are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

HJK Helsinki vs Motherwell
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
1xBet
2.723.422.62
Betano
2.653.302.551.802.001.602.20

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
74.1%
Over 2.5 Goals
60%
Over 3.5 Goals
32.8%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XHJK Helsinki or Draw
67%1.53
12HJK Helsinki or Motherwell
77%1.31
X2Draw or Motherwell
56%1.50

Head to Head

No head-to-head data available.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
HJK HelsinkiMotherwell
3.13Goals p.g.1.65
1.27Goals conceded p.g.1.3
33%Clean sheets43%
67%Win rate43%
4.4Avg goals in match2.96
xG per game0.96
xGA per game-0.02
43%Possession %53%
0.0Shots on target / game3.9
1.0Corners per game3.8
HJK Helsinki
Recent Form

HJK Helsinki have won 6 of their last 9 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat HJK Helsinki 1-0 and beat HJK Helsinki 5-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 2D 3L from the last 15 games (67% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: HJK HelsinkiAll competitions
30 Jul
Coleraine FC
0-3
HJK Helsinki
UEFA Europa Conference League
26 Jul
HJK Helsinki
1-0
Turku PS
Veikkausliiga
23 Jul
HJK Helsinki
5-0
Coleraine FC
UEFA Europa Conference League
18 Jul
HJK Helsinki
2-1
VPS
Veikkausliiga
11 Jul
Lahti
2-0
HJK Helsinki
Veikkausliiga
01 Jul
HJK Helsinki
2-1
Ilves
Suomen Cup
10
Win
67%
2
Draw
13%
3
Lost
20%
Motherwell
Recent Form

Motherwell have won 5 of their last 12 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include beat Motherwell 0-3 and lost to Aarhus 4-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 4D 9L from the last 23 games (43% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: MotherwellAll competitions
30 Jul
HB Torshavn
0-3
Motherwell
UEFA Europa Conference League
23 Jul
Motherwell
2-0
HB Torshavn
UEFA Europa Conference League
17 Jul
Motherwell
3-4
Genk
Friendlies Clubs
05 Jul
Aarhus
4-0
Motherwell
Friendlies Clubs
16 May
Hibernian
0-1
Motherwell
Premiership
13 May
Motherwell
2-3
Celtic
Premiership
10
Win
43%
4
Draw
17%
9
Lost
39%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

HJK Helsinki

No reported absences

Motherwell

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.80 (60%)
Both Teams Score1.60 (62.1%)
Value Bets
HJK Helsinki Win2.69 (44.3%)
Motherwell Win2.58 (32.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.00 (40%)
BTTS No2.20 (37.9%)
Speculative
Draw3.36 (23%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

HJK Helsinki have averaged 1.0 corners per match at home; Motherwell 3.8 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 3.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

HJK Helsinki have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 67% of their matches and averaging 3.1 goals per game. They put 0.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. HJK Helsinki player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.