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Finland 1 Veikkausliiga: SJK vs IFK Mariehamn
Kickoff Time: 2023-05-31 23:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff
SJK are traditional strong in the Finland Veikkausliiga, and they have had a good start to the season. Currently, they sit in third place in the standings with 18 points, boasting a record of five wins, three draws, and one loss. In the previous round, SJK secured an impressive 4-0 away victory against FC Lahti. Over their last 10 games, they have performed admirably with six wins, three draws, and one loss. From a statistical standpoint, SJK have scored 16 goals while conceding only nine in the league so far. They have shown great prowess both in attack and defense. It is worth noting that SJK remains unbeaten at home this season, recording three wins and two draws in their five home matches, showcasing a strong and consistent performance.
On the other hand, IFK Mariehamn have consistently been weak and have consistently resided in the lower positions of the standings. This season has not seen much improvement in their performance, as they currently hold seventh place with nine points, gathering two wins, three draws, and three losses. In their previous league match, Mariehamn drew 1-1 against IF Gnistan at home, continuing their win-less streak for the third consecutive round. Looking at the stats, Mariehamn have scored 11 goals while conceding 13 in the league so far. Their offensive performance has been relatively good, but their defensive stability needs improvement. Additionally, Mariehamn have struggled on the road, having only achieved one draw and two losses in their three away games in the league, indicating a weak away performance.
Overall, there is a noticeable gap in terms of overall strength and performance between the two teams. SJK clearly surpass Mariehamn in all aspects. Furthermore, in their head-to-head encounters, SJK hold a significant advantage. Considering these factors, SJK, who possess a higher level of strength, are expected to secure all three points in this encounter.
SJK’s Last 5 Games: WWLWD
24-05-27 FC Lahti 0-4 SJK
24-05-17 SJK 3-1 FC Inter Turku
24-05-11 FC Haka J 2-0 SJK
24-05-08 OLS 1-2 SJK
24-05-04 SJK 1-1 KuPS
IFK Mariehamn’s Last 5 Games: DDLWW
24-05-26 IFK Mariehamn 1-1 IF Gnistan
24-05-17 AC Oulu 1-1 IFK Mariehamn
24-05-12 FC Lahti 3-0 IFK Mariehamn
24-05-09 LPS Laajasalon 0-5 IFK Mariehamn
24-05-05 IFK Mariehamn 3-1 FC Inter Turku
Head To Head Record:
23-08-26 SJK 3-2 IFK Mariehamn
23-06-11 IFK Mariehamn 0-2 SJK
22-09-11 IFK Mariehamn 2-0 SJK
22-05-21 SJK 1-0 IFK Mariehamn
21-06-30 SJK 3-0 IFK Mariehamn
Prediction: SJK to win