HJK vs Molde Prediction and Betting Tips | 12th December 2024

HJK will play host to Molde at Bolt Arena in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Time is not on their side, as they need to win two more matches to stand a chance of reaching the playoff round.

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HJK lost against Panathinaikos 1-0 on matchday four. It was their third defeat in the league phase, with just one win so far, which leaves them in the 31st position with three points. They could advance to the knockout phase playoffs zone if they claim maximum points against the visitors. However, HJK have lost thrice in their last five meetings.

Klubi won the 2023 Veikkausliiga – the Finish top flight – but failed to defend the title in 2024, as they finished third in the championship round. HJK and Molde last met in 2023 in the UEFA Champions League, with Molde prevailing 2-0. The hosts have not been faring brightly at home, winning once in their last five matches at Bolt Arena.

Molde have suffered setbacks in their last three matches in the league phase, losing their last game at home 1-0 against Cypriot side APOEL. They sit in the 27th spot, below the knockout phase playoffs zone on three points. However, they could progress to the playoffs if they win their last two matches including versus HJK.

MFK, as in the previous season, finished in the fifth spot of the 2024 Eliteserien – the Norwegian top flight. They will be able to return to the UEFA Conference League even if they are eliminated from the ongoing edition. Molde have managed one win in their last five matches on the road.

HJK vs Molde Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Both teams have met three times, with HJK winning once as opposed to two victories for Molde.
HJK have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
HJK have scored three goals and conceded four in their last five matches in all competitions.
Molde have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
HJK have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches while Molde have won once, drawn once and lost thrice. Form Guide: HJK – L-W-L-W-L, Molde – L-L-L-W-D.

HJK vs Molde Prediction

Both teams lost their previous matches but HJK looked stronger in terms of performance and could do better thanks to home advantage.

Molde will enter this meeting on the back of three straight losses. A fourth successive setback would be enough to pack their bags.

HJK are expected to come out on top based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: HJK 2-1 Molde

HJK vs Molde Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – HJK to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: HJK to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Molde to score - Yes