UEFA Conference League· Kick-off : Thursday, August 13, 2026, 19:30 (UK time)
Motherwell vs HJK Helsinki: 2-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Motherwell 2-0 HJK Helsinki. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Motherwell at 52%. The final score ranked 4th among the most likely scorelines (9.4%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (50%): correct.
Match analysis
Motherwell and HJK Helsinki met on Thursday, August 13, 2026, a UEFA Conference League fixture. Venue: Fir Park, Motherwell. Before kick-off, our model gave Motherwell a 52% chance of winning, the draw 25% and HJK Helsinki 23%. On the correct score, 1-1 comes out on top (11.7%), followed by 1-0 (11.5%) and 2-1 (9.6%).
Over their last 5 matches, Motherwell have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 9 and conceding 9. Over their last 5 matches, HJK Helsinki have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 12 and conceding 5. HJK Helsinki therefore arrive in far better shape than Motherwell. On average Motherwell score 1.80 and concede 1.80 goals per game; HJK Helsinki score 2.40 and concede 1.00.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Motherwell, 0 for HJK Helsinki and 1 draw. The most recent ended HJK Helsinki 1-1 Motherwell (Aug 6, 2026). In double chance terms, "Motherwell or draw" stands at 77%, "HJK Helsinki or draw" at 48% and "no draw" at 75%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Motherwell – HJK Helsinki. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (11.7%); the 5 scores below add up to 49% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Motherwell 1-1 HJK Helsinki | 11.7% |
| Motherwell 1-0 HJK Helsinki | 11.5% |
| Motherwell 2-1 HJK Helsinki | 9.6% |
| Motherwell 2-0 HJK Helsinki | 9.4% |
| Motherwell 0-1 HJK Helsinki | 7.1% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.64 expected goals for Motherwell and 1.02 for HJK Helsinki, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 50% and "both teams to score" at 52%. Motherwell keep a clean sheet in 36% of scenarios, HJK Helsinki in 19%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Motherwell expected goals | 1.64 |
| HJK Helsinki expected goals | 1.02 |
| Both teams to score | 52% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 74% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 28% |
| Motherwell clean sheet | 36% |
| HJK Helsinki clean sheet | 19% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Motherwell
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | HJK Helsinki · UEFA Conference League | 1-1 | D |
| Jul 30, 2026 | HB Torshavn · UEFA Conference League | 3-0 | W |
| Jul 23, 2026 | HB Torshavn · UEFA Conference League | 2-0 | W |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Genk · Club Friendlies | 3-4 | L |
| Jul 5, 2026 | Aarhus · Club Friendlies | 0-4 | L |
HJK Helsinki
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Motherwell · UEFA Conference League | 1-1 | D |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Coleraine FC · UEFA Conference League | 3-0 | W |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Coleraine FC · UEFA Conference League | 5-0 | W |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Djurgardens IF · Club Friendlies | 2-4 | L |
| Mar 21, 2026 | SJK · Club Friendlies | 1-0 | W |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | HJK Helsinki 1-1 Motherwell | UEFA Conference League |
Out and doubtful
Motherwell
No absences reported.
HJK Helsinki
No absences reported.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Motherwell vs HJK Helsinki prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Motherwell a 52% chance of winning, the draw 25% and HJK Helsinki 23%. Motherwell are therefore favourites. Final score: 2-0.
What is the most likely correct score for Motherwell vs HJK Helsinki?
1-1 (11.7%), followed by 1-0 (11.5%), 2-1 (9.6%), 2-0 (9.4%) and 0-1 (7.1%).
Will both teams score in Motherwell vs HJK Helsinki?
The probability that both Motherwell and HJK Helsinki score is 52%. Motherwell have a 36% chance of keeping a clean sheet, HJK Helsinki 19%.
How many goals should we expect in Motherwell vs HJK Helsinki?
The model expects 2.66 goals (1.64 for Motherwell, 1.02 for HJK Helsinki). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 74%, over 2.5 goals 50%, over 3.5 goals 28%.
When and where is Motherwell vs HJK Helsinki played?
Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 19:30 (UK time), UEFA Conference League. Venue: Fir Park, Motherwell.
What form are Motherwell and HJK Helsinki in?
Motherwell: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (9 scored, 9 conceded). HJK Helsinki: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (12 scored, 5 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Motherwell and HJK Helsinki?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Motherwell, 0 for HJK Helsinki and 1 draw. The most recent ended HJK Helsinki 1-1 Motherwell (Aug 6, 2026).
What was the Motherwell vs HJK Helsinki result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Motherwell 2-0 HJK Helsinki. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Motherwell at 52%. The final score ranked 4th among the most likely scorelines (9.4%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (50%): correct.
How is the Motherwell vs HJK Helsinki prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.64 for Motherwell, 1.02 for HJK Helsinki) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
Go further
- All Motherwell predictions
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