VPS vs SJK Prediction: Both sides looking for a second win of the season

VPS will host SJK at the Lemonsoft Stadion on Friday for the second round of the Finland Veikkausliiga. Both sides won their first league games. Below are previews, head-to-head analysis, expert betting tips, and odds.

VPS had the best start to the season by defeating Haka 2-1. VPS were already 2-0 up within the first 18 minutes of the game, with Teemu Hytönen opening the scoring in the 8th minute and Mikko Pitkänen doubling the lead in the 18th minute. Evangelos Patoulidis gave Haka hope of a comeback in the 68th minute, but they couldn’t mount a successful comeback. All hope was dashed when Ryan Mahuta received a second yellow card in the 90+1st minute of the game. VPS were able to score with their 2 shots on target, and their goalkeeper was active with 4 saves. With the win, VPS extended their winning streak to 4 games.

SJK had a good start to this Veikkausliiga season, defeating Oulu 2-1. Kasper Paananen opened the scoring just 10 minutes into the game before Yassin Daoussi equalized for Oulu in the 49th minute. However, Pyry Hannola restored the lead for SJK in the 68th minute. SJK fired 16 shots in the game, with 7 on target. SJK now remain unbeaten in their last 5 games.

From 2019 to date, both sides have met 18 times. VPS have won 4 times, SJK have won 11 times, and 3 have ended in draws. The last game between them ended in a 2-2 draw.

Both sides started the season on a very impressive note, and it is very hard to separate the two teams. The hosts have lost just one of their last 12 home games, so with the home advantage, I don't see them losing this game.

• BTTS for 1.70 odds
• VPS Draw No Bet for 1.80 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.85 odds