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HJK SJK betting prediction


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HJK, playing at home, comes into this match as the clear favourites. The team has demonstrated consistency, and it is hard to envisage a scenario where SJK could pose significant difficulties. The expectation is that HJK will dominate possession and create the majority of the scoring opportunities. On the other hand, SJK is likely to adopt a more reactive approach, aiming to exploit counter-attacks. However, HJK's status as favourites, combined with the home advantage, is evident, and we are backing a win for the team.
 
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Preview
HJK and SJK meet at Bolt Arena, in a match for the 1st round of the Veikkausliiga. The head‑to‑head history at this stadium, favours the home team, since in the last 7 head‑to‑heads they won 4, tied 2 and lost 1. Accordingly, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, for the Veikkausliiga, on 07‑06‑2024, HJK won by (4‑1). Luke Plange (78' , 90' and 83' ) and Lucas Lingman (33' ) scored for HJK and Fallou Ndiaye (5' ) for SJK. HJK registers significant differences between home and away results, so the home/away factor is worth special attention.

Analysis HJK

The home team plays a match for the Veikkausliiga (Championship Round) after having finished ª in the previous stage (), in which they have conquered points. This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss at their stadium. In the last 10 home league matches HJK has a record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, so they have won 23 points out of 30 possible.

They have won the last 5 home matches and haven't lost any of the last 7 home matches for this competition. In their home league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 1‑0 (4 out of 11 matches). Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. They have conceded the first goal in 10 of their 22 matches for this competition, and have only turned the score around in 3.

HJK, a traditional powerhouse in Finnish football, enters this stage of the playoffs with the mission of reaffirming their superiority. The club is in good form, buoyed by recent victories and a solid campaign that places them among the favourites to clinch the Veikkausliiga title. Their defensive solidity and ability to create attacking opportunities have been decisive factors in the final stretch of the season. HJK understands that a slip-up now could jeopardise their championship aspirations, increasing the pressure on the players to maintain their performance level. The team approaches the clash against SJK with high confidence, especially at home, where they tend to be dominant.
 

Confirmed Lineup: Thijmen Nijhuis, Georgios Antzoulas, Brooklyn Lyons-Foster, Daniel O'Shaughnessy, Noah Pallas, Kevor Palumets, Giorgos Kanellopoulos, Lucas Lingman, Lee Erwin, Ozan Kökcü, Luke Plange.
Coach: T. Korkeakunnas.

Analysis SJK

The away team comes to this round of the Veikkausliiga (Championship Round) after having ended the last qualifying stage () in the ª position, with points won. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in away matches, with 33 goals scored and 20 conceded; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 34 goals scored and 20 conceded. In the last 10 away league matches SJK has a record of 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, so they have won 14 points out of 30 possible. In their away league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 0‑0 (5 out of 11 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 22 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 9 times and have only turned the score around in 2. In the last 11 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 7 of their 16 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

SJK is experiencing a period of inconsistency this season, placing them in a mid-table position in the playoffs as they continue to fight for a higher spot. The team alternates between strong performances and lacklustre displays, particularly away from home where their form has been weaker. They come into this match against HJK with a mixed bag of results, making it an opportunity to show resilience and secure a positive outcome. SJK knows they need to improve their defensive solidity and be more effective in offensive transitions if they are to surprise HJK and keep their hopes of finishing among the top in the league alive.
 

Confirmed Lineup: Hemmo Riihimäki, Ville Tikkanen, Kelvin Pires, Babacar Fati, Fallou Ndiaye, Valentín Román Gasc, Kasper Paananen, Pyry Hannola, Markus Arsalo, Jaime Moreno, Rasmus Karjalainen.
Coach: J. Honkavaara.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the HJK vs SJK match, on 14 September 2024, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy US, goes to: HJK wins ⇒ bet available on 1xbet.

The HJK vs SJK on 14 September 2024 will be played at Helsinki, Bolt Arena.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy US, for the HJK SJK match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by HJK at with 100% of the tips.

 

Veikkausliiga - 2024

  • 100% 167 / 167 Games

  • Home team wins 46.71%
  • Draws 24.55%
  • Away team wins 28.74%
  • Over 1.5 79.64%
  • Over 2.5 60.48%
  • Over 3.5 32.34%
  • Goals 489
  • Goals /match 2.93
  • Goals /match home 1.65
  • Goals /match away 1.28
  • Both teams score 57.49%
  • Goals after 80' 18.2%
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