HJK vs SJK Prediction: Expect a rain of goals here

HJK and SJK will settle scores at the Bolt Arena on Friday. The previous two games have seen at least 5 goals scored by both sides. Below are previews, head-to-head statistics, expert betting tips, and odds.

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HJK suffered a 1-0 defeat to Oulu in their last game. Justin Rennicks’ 35th-minute goal was the difference in the game. HJK had 65% possession of the ball but were limited to just 1 shot on target. With the loss, HJK have won just once in their last 4 games. They sit 5th on the table with 16 points in 11 games, scoring 15 and conceding 12. 

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SJK suffered a shocking 2-0 loss to Mariehamn in their last game. SJK had 63% possession of the ball, and 4 of their 12 shots were on target. With the loss, they won 2 of their last 4 games and 4 of their last 5 away games. They sit 3rd on the table with 18 points in 10 games, scoring 16 and conceding 11. 

Both sides have met 22 times since 2017. HJK won 15, SJK won just 2, and 5 ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended in a 3-3 draw. The previous two games have seen at least 5 goals scored by both sides.

Despite sitting 5th at the moment, HJK have a rich history of defeating SJK. They have won 15 of the last 22 games played against them and are unbeaten in the previous 4. Also, we can place our money on the goal market in this game. Matches involving the two sides have seen numerous goals in the past.

• Over 2.5 for 1.80 odds
• BTTS for 1.75 odds
• W1 for 1.91 odds