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Helsingin JK vs Neftci PFK, Europe 2021-22 QUALIFICATION ROUND 3

UEFA Europa League · 2021-22
Helsingin JK
3 – 0
Full Time
Neftci PFK
Thu 12 Aug 2021 · 16:00 UTC Bolt Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 60' Mamadou Mbodj
Y 66' Harramiz
Luis Murillo 79' Y
Y 83' Mert Celik
Daniel O'Shaughnessy 84' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Helsingin JK vs Neftci PFK — Europe at Bolt Arena.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompie 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvarosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzen 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahce SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

1
1
Helsingin JK 2 games · Avg 3.5 goals Neftci PFK
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-12 Helsingin JK 3–0 Neftci PFK 2021-08-03 Neftci PFK 2–2 Helsingin JK

Recent Form

Helsingin JK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Aug Neftci PFK H 3–0 W
03 Aug Neftci PFK A 2–2 D
27 Jul Malmo FF H 2–2 D
21 Jul Malmo FF A 1–2 L
13 Jul FK Buducnost Podgorica A 4–0 W
06 Jul FK Buducnost Podgorica H 3–1 W
Neftci PFK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Aug Helsingin JK A 0–3 L
03 Aug Helsingin JK H 2–2 D
28 Jul PAE Olympiakos SFP H 0–1 L
21 Jul PAE Olympiakos SFP A 0–1 L
14 Jul FC Dinamo Tbilisi H 2–1 W
07 Jul FC Dinamo Tbilisi A 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Helsingin JK and Neftci PFK is underway.
  • 5' Mamadou Kane is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Helsingin JK tonight.
  • 10' Helsingin JK currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Toni Koskela will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' international Jakob Taannander has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Helsingin JK must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 30' Vojislav Stankovic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 35' Neftci PFK fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 45' Khayal Nadzhafov has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' The Finland Riku Riski breaks the deadlock on 46 minutes. 1-0!
  • 46' A tactical swap from Helsingin JK — Riku Riski on, David Browne off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Toni Koskela might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 60' The deadlock is broken! Roope Riski gets on the scoresheet on 60 minutes.
  • 60' A moment of madness from Mamadou Mbodj on 60 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Neftci PFK will be frustrated.
  • 63' Fahmin Muradbayli has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mirabdulla Abassov on 63 minute.
  • 66' A moment of madness from Harramiz on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Neftci PFK will be frustrated.
  • 71' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Mert Celik. He replaces Mamadou Mbodj on 72 minute.
  • 76' Helsingin JK ring the changes. Janne Saksela has done his job and it is now time for Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan to step up.
  • 79' The referee shows Helsingin JK player a Yellow card on 79.
  • 82' Another substitution for Helsingin JK to replace Filip Valencic by Tim Sparv on 82 minute.
  • 83' Mert Celik was booked on 83.
  • 84' Daniel O'Shaughnessy catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 84.
  • 89' Roope Riski makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Helsingin JK are in front.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Lucas Lingman as he leaves the pitch. Matti Peltola steps in for Helsingin JK.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Helsingin JK 3-0 Neftci PFK.

Lineups

Helsingin JK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toni Koskela

Neftci PFK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Samir Abbasov

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.89 Helsingin JK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Neftci PFK xG
I would bet for: Helsingin JK to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Helsingin JK58% Draw24% Neftci PFK18%
Actual: Helsingin JK win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Helsingin JK or Draw
82%
Draw or Neftci PFK
42%
Helsingin JK or Neftci PFK
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Helsingin JK41% Draw44% Neftci PFK15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
10.4%
2 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
3%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Helsingin JK

Handicap Helsingin JK covers Push Neftci PFK covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 23% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Helsingin JK keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Neftci PFK keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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