Motherwell vs HJK prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 13, 2026
Europa Conference League
In the semi-final of the Conference League qualification on August 13, 2026, Motherwell and HJK will play the second leg. The winner will advance to the next round.
Motherwell vs HJK: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Motherwell finished fourth in last season's Premiership. This season, they started by beating Hibernian. Against Falkirk, they only managed a draw. At the same time, the Scots easily defeated their first opponent in the previous qualifying round, HB Torshavn: 2-0 at home and 3-0 away in the Faroe Islands.
The team from Helsinki finished only fifth in the Veikkausliiga but managed to win the national cup. It is unlikely they can catch KuPS now, but the fight for second place continues. They also convincingly beat Coleraine in the previous European round: 5-0 at home and 3-0 in Northern Ireland.
In Finland, the visitors finally opened the scoring, converting a penalty in the 64th minute. But then the experienced Pukki reminded everyone of his skills, quickly equalizing – the match ended 1-1.
Previous Matches: Motherwell vs HJK
Before last week's meeting, these clubs had never faced each other.
The hosts currently have several advantages. We expect them to win here (odds – 1.85).
Motherwell vs HJK: Key Statistics and Trends
- Motherwell have won two of their last three qualification matches
- The club averages 1.55 goals scored per match, conceding an average of 0.95
- HJK have won one of their last three matches
- On average, HJK score 1.53 goals and concede 1.21 goals per match
- 37% of HJK’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.74
Motherwell vs HJK: Probable Starting Lineups
HJK usually play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Markovic – Montano, Sissoko, Tikkanen, Ulitolva – Mentu, Ring – Meller, Mero, Haarala – Borkers
Motherwell also play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Poulsen – Longelo, Mormann, Girdwood-Reich, Sparrow – Fadinger, Priestman – Charles-Cook, Lowry, Vogt – Maswanhise
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