AC Oulu vs HJK Prediction: A dominating clash expected from the Klubi

Sunday's match between HJK and AC Oulu will take place at the Raatin stadion, which is hosted by the latter. The game is going to be a feast for the spectators' eyes, that much is certain. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Oulu faced another setback in their most recent match, succumbing to a 3-0 defeat against Ilves. James Ngor initiated the scoring for Ilves in the 18th minute, followed by Ala-Myllymaki's goal in the 48th minute, and Jorginho sealed the victory with the third goal for the Tampere-based club. Despite having opportunities, Oulu managed only 2 shots on target throughout the game and couldn't convert them into goals.

This loss marked Oulu's third consecutive match without a victory. Previously, they drew 1-1 against Lahti and suffered a 4-1 defeat against Honka. Currently positioned 4th on the league table, Oulu have accumulated 31 points from 20 games. They've managed to score 30 goals while conceding 32. Their standings place them 4 points behind the 3rd-placed SJK. In their upcoming match, Oulu will be eager to secure a positive result to reverse their recent trend of poor performances.

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HJK secured a remarkable 3-1 comeback victory against Inter Turku in their recent match. Inter Turku initially took the lead with a goal from Darren Smith in the 15th minute. However, HJK responded with a standout performance from Bojan Radulovic, who scored a hat-trick to lead his team to victory.

Prior to this match, HJK faced a setback in the Europa League qualification semifinals, suffering a 4-2 aggregate defeat against Qarabag. Despite this, their performance in domestic fixtures has been noteworthy. Currently occupying the 2nd position on the league table, HJK have accumulated 40 points from 20 games. They've managed to score 34 goals while conceding 16. Their standing puts them just 1 point behind the league leaders, KuPS, who hold 41 points.

The 23-year-old Bojan Radulovic has showcased his prowess by scoring his 14th goal of the season, completing a fine hat-trick in the match against Inter Turku. He stands as the top goal scorer in the league, positioning himself as a strong contender for the Golden Boot Award. Without a doubt, Radulovic will be a key player to watch in the upcoming match, as his exceptional goal-scoring ability can potentially make a significant impact for HJK.

In their recent head-to-head encounters, spanning from 2021 to the present, HJK and Oulu have contested 7 matches against each other. Among these matches, HJK has emerged victorious on 3 occasions, while Oulu has secured 2 wins. Additionally, there have been 2 draws between the two teams.

The most recent clash between HJK and Oulu occurred on April 23, 2023, and concluded with a 1-1 scoreline. This result indicates that the two sides are closely matched, and their previous encounters suggest that their upcoming match could be an intriguing contest with potential for a closely contested outcome.

Both teams have scored in each of the three most recent meetings between these two clubs, and I anticipate this trend to continue on Sunday. Based on the visitors' performance in the league thus far, I think the away team will emerge victorious after 90 minutes of play.

• W2 for 1.90 odds
• Over 2.5 for 2.10 odds
• BTTS for 1.95 odds