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HJK vs Roma: prediction for the Europa League match
HJK are set to host Roma for the Europa League Matchday 5 clash. Romans are disappointing in that competition so far - team is at the 3rd spot in the group. But Mourinho's men are still in the race for the play-off spot. Will Italian side be able to record a victory? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
HJK
FinlandHJK have lost any chance for a play-off spot in the Europa League - team is at the bottom of the standings, six points away from the 2nd placed Ludogorets. Finnish side still have a chance to reach the Conference League playoffs, but for that they need to beat the 3rd placed Roma. Klubi failed to secure a victory in four Europa League matches.
HJK are looking much better in the domestic league. Team is at the top of the Finnish Premier League standings. But team was unable to completely avoid defeats in that competition. 2nd placed KuPS are trailing by just one point.
Roma
ItalyRoma find themselves at the 3rd spot in the group, which gives a ticket to the Conference League playoffs. But Romans surely want something more, they already won that competition in the previous season. Jose Mourinho and his star players surely wanted to advance into the Europa League playoffs. But right now team is six points behind the 1st placed Betis. However, team still has a chance to catch up to the 2nd placed Ludogorets.
However, things are going well for Roma in Serie A - team is at the 5th spot in the standings, just two points away from Top-4. Mourinho's men have won the majority of recent matches, losing only to superior opponents.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Three of five latest away games of Roma finished by a 2:1 score
СтавкаBoth teams to score - yes
In three of five latest matches of Roma both teams scored
СтавкаA draw in the first half - yes
In two of four latest matches HJK didn't lose the first half
Tip and bets
It should be an easy game for Roma. Club had too many injuries in the squad lately, that's why team is currently out of the play-off zone, but now is a must win sutiation for Mourinho's men. In our opinion, HJK have no chance today. Roma should walk past the opponent pretty easily.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) on Roma
We are expecting a high-scoring game here. Roma might be able to score two or even three goals. Romans are not perfect on defense, so we might see a goal from HJK too.
Our second bet is on total over 2.5 goals
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