Thursday's football game at Bolt Arena pits together HJK and Motherwell, who seem to be evenly matched at the moment. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 1-1 draw. HJK eased past Coleraine in the previous round, but the Scottish visitors represent a far tougher challenge. The Finnish champions head into Thursday’s clash on the back of a disappointing 3-0 league defeat to SJK, a result they will be desperate to put behind them. HJK have still won six of their last ten matches in all competitions, averaging 2.0 goals per game while collecting 2.17 points per game at home. David Ezeh and Eemil Toivonen remain unavailable through injury, but the hosts will rely on their strong European experience to gain a first-leg advantage.
Motherwell, meanwhile, followed up their comfortable aggregate victory over HB Torshavn with an impressive 2-1 win against Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership opener. Despite several injury absentees and Elijah Just's summer departure, the Steelmen looked well-organized and dangerous going forward. Motherwell have won four of their last six away matches, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.0 points per game on the road. With both sides enjoying solid recent form, a tight contest is expected in Helsinki.
As neither side is expected to take many risks in the first leg of this evenly matched tie, we are tempted to bet on Draw. Additionally, Under 2.5 goals and Half-Time Draw bets seem appealing.
This Europa Conference League match will be played on Thursday 6 August 2026 at 17:00.
What is our HJK vs Motherwell prediction?
Our prediction for this match: HJK 1 - 1 Motherwell
HJK vs Motherwell Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 600 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- European Handicap: Motherwell +1 @ -1400 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: HJK Helsinki - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferHJK Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlwlwwwwl | 1.90 |
| Home | dlwwww | 2.17 |
| Away | wlwl | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.67 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.17 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.53 | 1.39 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.39 | 1.59 | 1.09 |
Motherwell Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldlwllwww | 1.60 |
| Home | dllw | 1.00 |
| Away | wlwlww | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 4.00 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.43 | 1.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.61 | 1.27 | 1.83 |
HJK vs Motherwell Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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