Gnistan vs HJK Prediction: The visitors are the favorites

Gnistan hope to get a first win over HJK when they both clash at the Mustapekka Areena on Wednesday. Klubi have kept 4 clean sheets in all 5 games against Gnistan. Can they continue? Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

IF Gnistan

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Gnistan suffered a 1-0 loss to Ekenas in their last game. Gnistan had 11 shots in the game with 5 on targets. The game was heading to a draw before Lucas Kaufmann scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 90th minute. With the loss, Gnistan have won just 1 (2-1 vs Lahti) of their last 10 games. However, they are unbeaten in their previous 2 home games. They sit 8th on the table with 12 points in 11 games, scoring 14 and conceding 17. 

HJK

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HJK recorded a 4-1 win over SJK in their last game. Fallou Ndiaye put SJK ahead in the 5th minute of the match before Lucas Lingman drew HJK level in the 33rd minute. Luke Plange bagged a second-half hat trick to put the game beyond SJK's reach. With the win, HJK returned to winning ways after being without a win in their last 2 games. They are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 games. They sit 3rd on the table with 19 points in 12 games, scoring 19 and conceding 13.

Possible Starting 11

Gnistan — J. Koski, J. Raitala, J. Ojala, T. Penninkangas, S. Heiskanen, J. Latonen, R. Pyyskänen, G. Europaeus, J. Enkerud, B. Tatar, M. Sarr.

HJK — E. Henriksson, J. Toivio, A. Halme, K. Kouassivi-Benissan, N. Pallas, M. Boamah, L. Lingman, H. Sarpei, S. Hostikka, L. Plange, T. Keskinen.

Expert Betting Tips

Gnistan have not been in great form this season, failing to win 9 of their last 10 matches. On the other hand, HJK won all 5 previous matches against Gnistan and have kept clean sheets in 4 of those games. Undoubtedly, I will side with Klubi in this game to win and keep a clean sheet. 

• W2 for 1.65 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.85 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.95 odds