SJK vs HJK Prediction: Both sides will score

SJK are set to host HJK at the OmaSP Stadion this coming Sunday. The home team are currently going through a tough stretch of games, while the visitors, HJK, experienced a setback in their most recent match. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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SJK enter this upcoming contest on the back of a challenging run, having secured just 1 win in their last 7 games while enduring 6 losses. Their most recent match ended in a 2-1 defeat against Honka, with Johannes Wurtz scoring a first-half brace for the opposition and Jake Dunwoody notching the lone goal for SJK.

As their hopes for the league title appear to be dwindling, SJK are now setting their sights on securing a place in European competition for the next season. Currently occupying the 4th position on the table, they've accumulated 38 points from 23 games. They've managed to find the back of the net 30 times but have conceded 26 goals in the process. SJK are currently trailing behind the third-placed VPS by 4 points in the standings.

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HJK embarked on their Europa Conference League journey with a narrow 3-2 loss to PAOK. However, their domestic league performance has been outstanding. They recently clinched a 2-0 victory over Inter Turku, with Hassane Bande and Bojan Radulovic both contributing goals.

As it stands, HJK are leading the league table with a comfortable 4-point advantage, having accumulated 47 points from 23 games. They've displayed prowess on the offensive end, scoring 41 goals, while maintaining a solid defense by conceding only 19.

In their most recent head-to-head meetings, dating back to October 2021, SJK have secured victory in 1 match, while HJK have won 4 times, and they've played to a draw once. Over the course of these matches, a total of 13 goals were scored, with SJK contributing 5 goals and Klubi (HJK) netting 8. This results in an average of 2.17 goals per game between the two teams.

Considering the recent form of these two teams, it appears that HJK might have the upper hand in their upcoming match against SJK. However, it's possible that SJK could manage to score a consolation goal by the end of the game, even if the odds are against them.

• BTTS for 1.70 odds
• Over 2.5 for 2.00 odds
• W2 for 2.30 odds