Helsinki host Aberdeen at Bolt Arena in a dead rubber tie in Group G of 2023-24 UEFA Europa Conference League.
Victory would see Helsinki move up to third in the group, whilst Aberdeen can guarantee a third-placed finish in the group with a win.
Team News
Helsinki have no fresh injury concerns to report as club legend, Perparim Hetemaj prepares for his final match before retirement.
Aberdeen have no fresh injury concerns to report with a full squad in contention, as Duk looks to start after he was used as a substitute in their 1-1 draw at home to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.
When is Kick-Off?
Helsinki host Aberdeen at Bolt Arena in a 7:45pm EET (5:45pm UK Time) kick-off on Thursday 30 November, live on TNT Sport 3 in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Helsinki drew 1-1 against Aberdeen in their only previous meeting in all competitions.
- Aberdeen are playing away to Helsinki for the first time in a competitive fixture.
- Two of Helsinki’s three goals in the group have been scored at home.
- Two of Aberdeen’s three away goals in this group were scored in the first half.
Prediction
Although neither team can qualify for the knockout stages, this game is now about pride especially for Helsinki who will want to give Hetemaj plus manager – Toni Korkeakunnas a winning send-off in front of the home crowd after having had three weeks off.
Aberdeen meanwhile have proven to be no pushovers despite failing to keep a clean sheet but in their final two group games, this is their best chance at victory if can score first then dig deep defensively to see the game out.
Helsinki’s home crowd though will not make this game easy for the Dons especially in the forecasted freezing conditions, so I do expect this to be a close game and wouldn’t be surprised if this game finishes in another draw like at Pittodrie.
Prediction: Helsinki 1-1 Aberdeen
Result: Helsinki 2-2 Aberdeen
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