HJK Helsinki vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction 09.11.2023

• Competition: UEFA Europa Conferene League &— Group G
• Date: Thursday, 9th, November 2023
• Kickoff: 17:45 UTC / 18.45 CET
• Venue: Bolt Arena (Helsinki)

In their pursuit for a position in the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa Conference League, Eintracht Frankfurt sets off for the ‘Land of a Thousand Lakes’ to square off against HJK Helsinki in the fourth round of Group G this coming Thursday.

HJK Helsinki is the reigning and undisputed king of Finnish football, a title they confirmed just over two weeks ago in a dramatic turn of events due to goal difference, winning their 33rd Veikkausliiga championship. Despite their fourth consecutive domestic title, Klubi has faced severe difficulties in European competition, finding themselves on the edge of elimination. Having only one point from the first three matches has put the newly crowned Finnish champions at the bottom of the group. This means that they must win on Thursday to stay in the running for a spot in the competition’s Round of 16.

Just two years since their Europa League triumph, Eintracht Frankfurt is demonstrating a strong ambition to translate their 2021-22 season’s success into this year’s UEFA’s third-tier competition. But to vie for another European title, they first need to navigate past the group stage, a goal that appears within reach. Having secured six out of the possible nine points in their first three group matches, Frankfurt currently ranks second, trailing behind leaders PAOK by a mere three points. Enjoying a comfortable five-point lead over Aberdeen and HJK Helsinki, Dino Toppmoller’s team could potentially seal a spot in the Conference League’s top 16, should they secure all three points on Thursday.

HJK Helsinki vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Tips: Frankfurt to Win

Their domestic campaign ended disappointingly with losses in the final Veikkausliiga matches against VPS (2-3) and second-placed KuPS (1-2). This poor performance continued into the UEFA’s third-tier competition, where they suffered a brutal 0-6 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt during their trip to Germany. This marked their most significant European loss in the last 30 years. Despite being the visiting team this time, we are confident that they can once again prove their worth and emerge victorious from the land of a thousand lakes.

Furthermore, following a 1-2 defeat to PAOK on the second matchday of the UECL, Dino Toppmoller’s squad has thrilled their loyal fans with an outstanding comeback. Indeed, Die Adler have now gone six games without a loss in all competitions, winning five of those, with the exception of a nail-biting 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Adding to the visitors’ confidence, Frankfurt, who endured a scoring slump after Randal Kolo Muani’s transfer to PSG, have found their scoring prowess again. This is evidenced by them scoring a minimum of three goals in four of their previous five competitive games. Given their stunning recent performance and the crushing victory in the initial encounter, anything other than a win for Die Adler would be a significant upset.