HJK vs AC Oulu Prediction: HJK out for a win to maintain the top spot

HJK and AC Oulu will continue their Finland Veikkausliiga journey when they clash at the Bolt Arena on Saturday. HJK sit atop the table, and any drop in point will cause them to vacate the space. Can they continue to hold the top spot? Below are previews, H2H, expert betting tips, and odds.

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HJK bounced back to winning ways in their last game with a 2-0 win over Haka. Topi Keskinen scored in the 23rd minute before Lee Erwin doubled the lead in the 53rd minute. HJK’s attack was on fire in the game, with 24 shots, of which 13 were on target. Despite failing to continue in their journey to make it to the finals of the Champions League with a 4-1 aggregate loss to FK Panevezxs, they remain unbeaten in their last six games at home. They sit top of the table with 31 points in 17 games, scoring 30 and conceding 18.

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Oulu secured a 2-0 win over Ekenas in their last game with goals from Ashley Coffey in the 68th minute and Julius Korkko in the 80th minute. However, 25-year-old midfielder Jake Dunwoody will miss this clash after being sent off in their last game. Oulu's performance has not been bad recently, losing 2 of their last nine games in all competitions. They are also unbeaten in 3 of their last four away games. They are 8th on the table with 18 points in 16 games, scoring 24 and conceding 27.

Both sides have met 13 times in their history. HJK won 6, Oulu won 3, and 4 ended in draws. The last game between them ended 1-0 in favor of Oulu.

After recent setbacks, HJK are back in their best form, which will help them win this clash right away from the first 45 minutes. However, Oulu aren’t bad; they should also get consolation in this clash.

• Over 2.5 for 1.73 odds
• HT: W1 for 1.91 odds
• BTTS for 1.91 odds