Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Helsingin JK vs Molde FK, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 2

Champions League Qualification · 2023
Helsingin JK
1 – 0
Full Time
Molde FK
Tue 25 Jul 2023 · 16:00 UTC Bolt Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 50' Ola Brynhildsen
Y 67' Kristoffer Haugen

Overview

Match Preview

Helsingin JK vs Molde FK — Champions League Q at Bolt Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Sven Jablonski
3 games this season 🟨 1.3/game ⚽ 6.0 goals/game

Head-to-Head

1
1
Helsingin JK 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals Molde FK
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-25 Helsingin JK 1–0 Molde FK

Recent Form

Helsingin JK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul Molde FK H 1–0 W
19 Jul Larne FC A 2–2 D
12 Jul Larne FC H 1–0 W
03 Nov Real Betis Balompié A 0–3 L
27 Oct AS Roma H 1–2 L
13 Oct PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad A 0–2 L
Molde FK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul Helsingin JK A 0–1 L
18 Mar Granada CF H 2–1 W
11 Mar Granada CF A 0–2 L
25 Feb TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 2–0 W
18 Feb TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 3–3 D
10 Dec SK Rapid Wien A 2–2 D

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Helsingin JK launch into their encounter with Molde FK.
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' The 36-year-old Magnus Eikrem has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' Helsingin JK are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Molde FK backline.
  • 25' The Finland Topi Keskinen breaks the deadlock on 25 minutes. 1-0!
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' Molde FK come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jesse Ost made 212 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 50' The referee calls foul for Ola Brynhildsen. He receives a card.
  • 55' Denmark international Anders Hagelskjaer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. Helsingin JK must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 65' The travelling Molde FK supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 67' It’s gonna be a card for Kristoffer Haugen.
  • 67' Another substitution for Molde FK to replace Ola Brynhildsen by Veton Berisha on 67 minute.
  • 70' A change in the Helsingin JK ranks — Georgios Kanellopoulos exits the field as Perparim Hetemaj enters on 70.
  • 75' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 78' Another substitution for Helsingin JK to replace Topi Keskinen by Aapo Halme on 78 minute.
  • 83' Jukka Raitala has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 291 appearances.
  • 88' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Molde FK.

Lineups

Helsingin JK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Molde FK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2 Helsingin JK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Molde FK xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Helsingin JK47% Draw31% Molde FK22%
Actual: Helsingin JK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Helsingin JK or Draw
78%
Draw or Molde FK
53%
Helsingin JK or Molde FK
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Helsingin JK30% Draw55% Molde FK15%
Actual: Helsingin JK win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.9%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
10%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
3.1%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 2
1.2%

Asian Handicap — Helsingin JK

Handicap Helsingin JK covers Push Molde FK covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 14% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 25% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 15% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Helsingin JK keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
Molde FK keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.