SJK vs FC Honka Prediction: A highly contested game expected

SJK will welcome FC Honka to the OmaSP Stadion on Saturday in one of the most interesting battles of the championship group. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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SJK have been going through a troubling period of form recently, and this decline could potentially influence their performance in the upcoming match. With just one victory in their last six games across all competitions, they are facing a challenging run. Despite their third-place finish in the regular season, with 38 points in 22 games, scoring 29 goals, and conceding 24, SJK's recent form ranks them sixth among the top six teams entering this championship group, having secured only three points in their last five games. This dip in form may indeed be a significant factor to consider in their upcoming matches.

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Honka's impressive five-game winning streak recently came to an end after they experienced a 2-0 loss to Riga in their last friendly match. However, their competitive record remains strong, as they are currently enjoying a five-game winning streak. Honka have established themselves as one of the most formidable opponents in the league, having accumulated 12 points from their last five league outings. Finishing fifth in the regular season with 35 points from 22 games, they scored 23 goals and conceded 17. This strong competitive form could make them a formidable force in upcoming matches.

In their recent head-to-head clashes dating back to 2021, SJK have won three of them, while FC Honka have won one. Additionally, two matches ended in draws during this period. A total of 17 goals were scored in these encounters, with 8 coming from SJK and 9 from FC Honka. This averages to approximately 2.83 goals per game.

Their most recent league meeting was on July 8, 2023, during Veikkausliiga match day 15, where SJK emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline. These statistics provide some insights into their recent performance against each other.

SJK will have to put in significant effort in order to secure a goal against the FC Honka team, which are expected to score and thus gain an advantage. Therefore, we have anticipated a highly contested match with a favorable outcome for FC Honka, but the first 45 minutes could end in a draw.

• Under 2.5 for 1.65 odds
• W2 for 2.70 odds
• HT: X for 1.95 odds