Real Betis vs HJK Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 19.12.2024

• Date and Time: Thursday, December 19, 21:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Benito Villamarin, Sevilla, Spain

Real Betis

Despite Chimy Ávila’s red card, Real Betis secured a 2-1 victory over Villarreal, with goals from Vitor Roque and Giovani Lo Celso. This win moved Betis to 9th place in the league table with 24 points from 17 games. They trail Real Sociedad and Osasuna by one point, with one remaining La Liga match in 2024—against Rayo Vallecano on December 22nd. 

Manuel Pellegrini’s team have had mixed results against top sides. They defeated Atlético de Madrid (1-0), drew with Barcelona (2-2), and lost to Real Madrid (0-2) and Mallorca (1-2). 

Real Betis have had an inconsistent European campaign. They started their Conference League season with a 1-0 defeat to Legia Warszawa, followed by a draw with København (1-1). Los Mejores claimed their first victory in the competition against Slovenian club Celje (2-1) but subsequently fell to Czech club Mladá Boleslav (2-1). 

In their last Conference League match of 2024, Real Betis defeated Moldovan club Petrocub FC (0-1). This win leaves them 17th, with seven points from five matches. While qualification is not yet assured, they’ll likely advance to the knockout stage.

Marc Roca, William Carvalho and Héctor Bellerín will have been sidelined.

HJK

Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi (HJK) currently sit in 2nd place in the Veikkausliiga, Finland’s top-flight league, registering 43 points in 22 matches. Kuopion Palloseura bested them, one point ahead of Klubi with 44 points. They only suffered five defeats, which wasn’t enough to claim the title.

Unlike most European leagues, Finland’s harsh weather conditions condense all fixtures between April and October, meaning HJK are not currently playing domestic matches aside from occasional friendlies. 

The Finnish club were outclassed by Swedish club Djurgården (6-1). They also played earlier friendlies against Irish club Shamrock Rovers, which ended in Klubi’s favour (2-0). 

HJK began their Conference League campaign with a 3-0 defeat to Swiss side Lugano. This loss preceded their only victory in the competition—a 1-0 win against Dinamo Minsk. Klubi then lost to Slovenian side Olimpija (2-0) and Greek giants Panathinaikos (1-0). 

In their last match, they drew with Norwegian club Molde (2-2). The encounter against Real Betis marks their previous game of the 2024 calendar year. 

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Real Betis vs HJK Prediction

• Prediction: Real Betis to win
• Odds: 1.14 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Real Betis 2-0 HJK

Real Betis may not have the best record in Europe, but they’re currently in a stronger position than HJK. The Finnish Winter prevents the Helsinki-based club from playing league games like their European counterparts. Their visit to Southern Spain, at the other end of the continent, will likely see a sharper Betis. 

HJK have also been among the poorest-performing teams in the competition, while Real Betis have demonstrated their ability to compete effectively against lower-ranked sides. Following their recent wins against Villarreal and Petrocub, we expect Real Betis to secure a victory at the Benito Villamarín. 

Real Betis vs HJK Betting Tip

• Pick: Vitor Roque to score
• Odds: 1.66 (22Bet)

Vitor Roque’s loan to Real Betis has proven successful, with the Brazilian scoring four goals in 14 matches. His dynamism between the lines is ideal for Pellegrini’s tactical set-up, with the Brazilian benefitting from Lo Celso’s return, who regularly feeds him chances in the final third.

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