Tournament: Veikkausliiga Finland
Venue: Raatin Stadion (Oulu)
Game time: July 8, 2024, 10:00
Oulu and SJK will play a match of the 14th round of the Finnish Veikkausliiga on July 8, 2024. The guests are racing to follow the leader, while the hosts are still not far from a couple of outsiders, and it’s too early for them to relax.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Oulu: They have not lost in their last three matches.
- SJK: They have won only twice in the last five rounds.
- Historical Scoreline: The most popular score between these clubs is a 2-2 draw (three times).
- Goal Timing: Oulu scored 26% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes, the best percentage in the league. SJK scored 25% of their goals during the first 15 minutes of games.
- First Half Win Rate: Oulu wins the first half in 29% of matches, while SJK wins it in 42%.
Team Analysis
- Oulu: Known as "The Dark Blues," they finished the previous cycle in 7th position, which is commendable for a club recently returned from the Ykkönen. They managed to secure draws in the first eight rounds but achieved a significant 1-0 victory against HJK. They later played with KuPS (1-4) and had draws with Lahti and VPS. The new coach debuted with a 1-0 win against KuPS, marking a notable success for the modest club.
- SJK: Known as "The Kerho," they rose to 4th place last season and are currently pursuing the long-time leader, HJK. However, their inconsistency, marked by three defeats, has hindered their ability to close the gap with the favorite. They secured victories at home against Ekenas and Haka and drew 2-2 with Ilves.
Team News
- Oulu: New coach Bratsos has all players ready to perform.
- SJK: Similar situation with a wide rotation possible, as the infirmary is empty.
Possible Starting Lineups
- Oulu (possible lineup): Ward – Elo, Holtta, Abadid – Radzinski, Kallinen, Metaxas, Lehtiranta – Jokelainen, Rennicks, Coffey.
- SJK (possible lineup): Paunio - Fati, Tikkanen, Pires, Naamo – Karjalainen, Arsalo, Hannola, Gasc, Kaukua – Moreno.
Previous Head-to-Head Matches: Oulu vs SJK "The Dark Blues" had taken three wins in regulation time and another on penalties, but "The Kerho" prevailed at the home arena in the spring with a 2-1 victory.
Match Prediction and Betting Tips This time, the guests are noticeably stronger. Bet on SJK's victory (odds: 2.13).
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