Neftci Baku v HJK
03 August 1800hrs
Football – Europe – Europa League
Pick Neftci AH0
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.69 odds taken 0646 GMT, Tuesday 3rd August
Tuesday features action from the Europa League qualifiers with Neftci Baku taking on HJK at the Bakcell Arena.
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Neftci Baku Preview – Can Neftci use home advantage?
Although they dropped out of the Champions League qualifiers after losing 2-0 on aggregate to Greek side, Olympiakos, Azerbaijan hosts, Neftci Baku, still remain in contention for a place in the group stage of the Europa League as they prepare for this 3rd qualifying round tie against Finland visitors, HJK.
Neftci Baku had previously registered an impressive 4-2 win on aggregate against Georgian side, Dinamo Tbilisi, in the 1st qualifying round of the Champions League and although they tasted defeat against Olympiakos, these two losses have been Neftci’s only slip-ups in their last 13 matches in all competitions.
The hosts have also registered eight wins within this period, while at Europa League level, Neftci Baku have lost just two of their last eight ties overall in this competition.
HJK Preview – Can HJK hold their own?
Finnish visitors, HJK, were also bundled out of the Champions League at the 2nd qualifying round stage following a narrow 4-3 defeat on aggregate to Swedish side, Malmo, and they too will be keen to maintain their progress in European competition on Tuesday night.
HJK had previously recorded a comprehensive 7-1 win on aggregate against Montenegro side, Buducnost, in the 1st qualifying round of the Champions League, but results in recent times seem to have dropped off slightly.
HJK have won just one of their last five games overall in all competitions while on the Europa League stage, HJK have failed to win any of their last six ties at this level.
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Neftci Baku v HJK
Key Facts – Neftci Baku v HJK Tip
- Neftci Baku have lost just 2 of their last 13 matches overall
- Neftci Baku have lost just 2 of their last 8 ties in the EL
- HJK have failed to win any of their last 6 EL ties overall
Neftci Baku therefore may hold a slight edge over HJK in this 1st leg.
The best betting odds for Neftci Baku v HJK
Neftci to win: 2.29 at Marathonbet
Draw: 3.24 at Marathonbet
HJK to win: 3.20 at Marathonbet
