How to watch Real Betis vs HJK Helsinki TODAY; Europa Conference League broadcast
Find out the schedule and how to watch Real Betis vs HJK Helsinki: broadcast details, probable lineups, and more from the Conference League.
The Real Betis vs HJK Helsinki match will air on Paramount+, ViX (Free), Fubo Sports, and CBSSN on Thursday, December 19, at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT. Hosted at the Benito Villamarín Stadium, Real Betis aims to secure qualification, while HJK Helsinki looks to end the group stage on a high note. Discover the form of both teams, their strategies, and key points for this exciting clash.
How Does Real Betis Arrive?
Real Betis comes into this match riding a wave of positive results across competitions. In their most recent league match, they secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Villarreal, showcasing defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. Prior to that, they achieved a narrow 1-0 win against CS Petrocub in the Europa Conference League, demonstrating their ability to control possession under pressure.
In LaLiga, Betis earned a 2-2 draw against Barcelona, highlighting their creative offensive approach despite defensive lapses. Additionally, they advanced in the Copa del Rey by defeating UE Sant Andreu 3-1, asserting their dominance. However, a 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad earlier in the league exposed some defensive vulnerabilities that may be tested against HJK Helsinki.
Real Betis’ Last 5 Matches
• December 15: Villarreal 1-2 Real Betis
• December 12: CS Petrocub 0-1 Real Betis
• December 7: Real Betis 2-2 Barcelona
• December 4: UE Sant Andreu 1-3 Real Betis
• December 1: Real Sociedad 2-0 Real Betis
How Does HJK Helsinki Arrive?
HJK Helsinki has had a mixed campaign in the Europa Conference League, alternating between wins and losses. In their most recent match, they drew 2-2 against Molde, managing to neutralize the opponent’s offense but failing to maintain their lead. Previously, they lost 1-0 to Panathinaikos, struggling to create clear scoring chances against a defensively robust opponent.
In international friendlies, HJK Helsinki secured a 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers, demonstrating defensive organization and capitalizing on rival mistakes. However, their 2-0 loss to NK Olimpija Ljubljana highlighted difficulties in maintaining possession and defensive coverage. Despite these challenges, the team will aim to surprise at Benito Villamarín.
HJK Helsinki’s Last 5 Matches
• December 12: HJK Helsinki 2-2 Molde
• November 28: Panathinaikos 1-0 HJK Helsinki
• November 21: Shamrock Rovers 0-2 HJK Helsinki
• November 7: HJK Helsinki 0-2 NK Olimpija Ljubljana
• October 24: HJK Helsinki 1-0 Dinamo Minsk
Probable Lineups
Real Betis
• Francisco Barbosa
• Youssouf Sabaly
• Marc Bartra
• Diego Llorente
• Romain Perraud
• Sergi Altimira Clavell
• Johnny
• Ezequiel Ávila
• Giovani Lo Celso
• Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
• Vitor Ferreira
HJK Helsinki
• Thijmen Nijhuis
• Miska Ylitolva
• Georgios Antzoulas
• Daniel O’Shaughnessy
• Noah Pallas
• Lucas Lingman
• Liam Moller
• Ozan Kokcu
• Giorgos Kanellopoulos
• Santeri Hostikka
• Lee Erwin
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