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 quest to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa Conference League, Eintracht Frankfurt embarks on a journey to the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes' as they face HJK Helsinki in the fourth round of Group G this Thursday.

HJK Helsinki reigns as the undisputed king of Finnish football, a status they reaffirmed just over two weeks ago when they, in a dramatic fashion and thanks to goal difference, secured their record 33rd Veikkausliiga title. Although they limply reached the fourth straight crowning in the domestic campaign, Klubi has struggled immensely on the European stage, finding themselves in a dire situation, teetering on the brink of elimination. Securing just one point from the opening three matches has left the new-old Finnish champions at the bottom of the group, meaning that only a victory on Thursday can keep them in the race for a spot in the Round of 16 in this competition.

Just two years after they decorated themselves with the Europa League trophy, Eintracht Frankfurt is showing serious intent to carry over their success from the 2021-22 season into this year's edition of UEFA's third-tier competition. However, in order to contend for a new European crown, they will first need to secure their passage from the group stage, which doesn't seem far from realization. After picking up six of the available nine points from the opening three group games in their locker, Die Adler currently hold second place in the section, just three points behind undisputed leaders PAOK. Sitting comfortably with a five-point advantage over Aberdeen and HJK Helsinki, Dino Toppmoller's squad might just clinch a place in the top 16 of the Conference League by claiming all three points on Thursday.

HJK Helsinki vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Tips: Frankfurt to Win

A dismal conclusion to their domestic campaign, with losses in both the final Veikkausliiga matches against VPS (2-3) and runners-up KuPS (1-2), was carried over into the UEFA's third-tier competition. They returned home from their visit to Germany battered and bruised, suffering a 0-6 defeat at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt, marking their heaviest European loss in the past three decades. Even in the role of the away side this time, we believe it won't be a barrier for them to once again demonstrate their value and leave with all the spoils from the land of a thousand lakes. 

Moreover, Dino Toppmoller's men, after a 1-2 loss to PAOK on UECL's matchday two, have delighted their faithful supporters with an extraordinary response. In fact, Die Adler have established a run of six consecutive games without a defeat in all competitions, with five ending in victory, except for one dramatic 2-2 stalemate against Borussia Dortmund. Additionally boosting the visitors' morale, Frankfurt, who went through a goal drought following Randal Kolo Muani's move to PSG, have rediscovered their potent scoring form. This is confirmed by the fact that they've rattled the opponent's net at least three times in four out of their last five competitive matches. Considering their recent remarkable results and the devastating victory in the first meeting, anything but a win for Die Adler would be a huge surprise.