Real Betis are heading into the match on the back of a 2-1 defeat at Real Madrid in a Spanish top flight fixture, while the Finnish outfit secured a 2-1 win over HIFK football in their domestic league match.
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Real Betis will kick off their 2022-23 Europa League campaign with a trip to Finland on Thursday to take on HJK Helsinki in the group-stage fixture. The hosts had come through the qualifying rounds to secure a spot in the group stage of Europe’s second tier club competition, while Real Betis finished fifth in the 2021-22 La Liga Santander to reach this far. Real Betis are heading into the match on the back of a 2-1 defeat at Real Madrid in a Spanish top flight fixture last Saturday, while the Finnish outfit secured a 2-1 win over HIFK football in their domestic league match a day later.
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HJK are currently occupying top spot in the Veikkausliiga standings with 46 points from 21 games, two points above the second-placed KuPS. In their last match at home against HIFK, Klubi secured all three points courtesy of goals from Casper Terho and Santeri Hostikka. It was Toni Koskela’s side’s 14th league win of the season. Meanwhile HJK had defeated Silkeborg 2-1 on aggregate in the Europa League playoff tie to secure a place in the group stages of Europe’s second tier club football competition.
Real Betis, on the other hand, made an impressive start to their 2022-23 La Liga campaign, winning their first three games against Elche, Mallorca and Osasuna. However, the winning streak was ended by defending champions Real Madrid last Saturday. Sergio Canales canceled out Vinicius jr’ opener before Rodrygo netted the winner for the Los Blancos. Now the Greens would be looking to bounce back and put their first points of the group stage on the board with an away win on Thursday.
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HJK attacker Roope Riski is sidelined with a knee injury, therefore Malik Abubakari is likely to come into the playing eleven, partnering Tanaka and Hostikka up front. Browne, Lingman and Vaananen could form the front-three. As for Real Betis, Jose is expected to be the target-man up front with Joaquin, Rodri and Canales in support.
HJK Helsinki probable starting lineup: Hazard, Raitala, Hoskonen, Halme, Browne, Lingman, Vaananen, Murilo, Hostikka, Abubakari, Tanaka
Real Betis starting lineup: Silva, Montoya, Felipe, Pezzella, Moreno, Rodriguez, Guardado, Joaquin, Rodri, Canales, Jose
The UEFA Europa League match between HJK Helsinki and Real Betis will take place at Sonera stadium on Thursday at 10:15 pm IST.
| HJK Helsinki vs Real Betis | Key details |
| Date | September 8 |
| Venue | Sonera stadium |
| Kickoff time in Finland | 7:45 pm |
| Kickoff time in spain | 6:45 pm |
For the football fans in India, the live telecast of the UEFA Europa League is available on the Sony Ten network. You can also live stream through SonyLIV App/ website. Besides, the supporters in Finland can watch the match between HJK Helsinki and Real Betis on Elisa Viihde Viaplay, V Sport Finland. Meanwhile, those in Spain can catch the live action via GOL PlAY.
