HJK vs FC Lahti Prediction: Both sides look for their first win of the season

Two sides without a win in round 1 of the Finland Veikkausliiga will clash at the Bolt Arena when HJK tackles FC Lahti. HJK lost their first game, while Lahti managed a draw. Below are previews, head-to-head analysis, expert betting tips, and odds.

The defending champions, HJK, began their title defense against KuPS, where they suffered a 3-1 defeat. KuPS had gone 3-0 up before the 77th minute of the game, and David Ezeh scored a consolation goal for HJK in the 90+8th minute. With the loss, HJK have now won just 2 of their last 6 games. However, their home record hasn't been bad, as they have lost only one of their last 7 games in all competitions.

FC Lahti started the season with a 0-0 draw against Ilves. Lahti were well dominated by the Ilves side, but they were able to hold on and secure that point. FC Lahti had only 36% possession and managed just 1 shot on goal in each half. With the draw, they have now lost just one of their last 8 games.

From 2020 to date, these sides have played 13 games. HJK have won 7 games, FC Lahti have won 3, and 3 have ended in draws. HJK have won 4 of the last 5 games at this venue, but FC Lahti have won the last two games between them, with the most recent game ending 3-0.

HJK lost their last match, which will motivate them to avoid another loss in this game. Despite drawing their last game 0-0, FC Lahti have scored in 10 of their last 12 games, so they should have no problem finding a consolation goal in this clash.

• BTTS for 1.80 odds
• W1 for 1.60 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.70 odds