FC Inter Turku vs HJK Prediction: The visitors will need extra work to win

Sunday's Veikkausliiga match between HJK and FC Inter Turku will be played at Veritas Stadion. FC Inter Turku head coach Jarkko Wiss will be relieved to know that their entire squad is healthy and prepared to play. Toni Korkeakunnas, manager of HJK, must make decisions despite some fitness worries among his available players. Dejan Iliev (Elbow Injury), Oliver Pettersson (Knee Injury), and Valtteri Moren (Knee Injury) are all currently unavailable for selection. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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FC Inter Turku's recent performance is marked by a mixture of results, including a 1-0 defeat to Honka in their last match. Prior to this loss, they had secured victory in two consecutive matches, indicating their capability to perform well.

In the current standings, FC Inter Turku sit 7th on the table with 25 points garnered from 18 games. Their offensive output has seen them score 26 goals, while they have conceded 25. As they prepare to face HJK, who are positioned second in the table, FC Inter Turku will indeed need to deliver a strong performance to contend with their higher-ranked opponent.

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HJK's recent performance in the Europa League Qualifiers might not have been ideal, but they will be eager to bounce back and turn things around in this upcoming game.

In the domestic league, HJK have shown their quality by winning their last three matches in a row. This impressive run has earned them second place on the table with 37 points from 19 games. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 31 goals while maintaining a solid defense by conceding just 15 goals. With a strong league position and their recent winning streak, HJK are certainly competitive in their quest for the league title.

The recent head-to-head record between FC Inter Turku and HJK favors HJK, with HJK winning four of the last six encounters. FC Inter Turku have won two matches during this period, with no draws. These matches have seen a total of 18 goals, with HJK scoring 11 and FC Inter Turku scoring 7, resulting in an average of 3 goals per game.

In their most recent league meeting in May 2023, HJK secured a convincing 4-1 victory over FC Inter Turku. FC Inter Turku will be looking to reverse this trend and make a statement in their upcoming clash.

FC Inter Turku will need to put in a lot of effort if they want to score against this HJK team because I believe that HJK will be able to score and take the lead.

• W2 for 2.25 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.80 odds
• BTTS for 1.70 odds