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

Predictions

Odds:

• Real Betis: -715

• Draw: +700

• HJK Helsinki: +1700

Match Schedule

• Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024

• Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT

• Tournament: Europa Conference League

• Venue: Benito Villamarín Stadium

How to Watch Real Betis vs HJK Helsinki Live

• Broadcast: Paramount+, ViX (Free), Fubo Sports, CBSSN