Before the round - trends on Finland Veikkausliiga (22-23/08/2020)

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There is quite some action coming up this weekend, as we are approaching Round 10 of Finland’s Veikkausliiga. Inter Turku are on the top spot with a modest lead of just 3 points.

Ilves Tampere - FC Lahti

Two teams who are showing pretty similar results lately face each other this Saturday, when Ilves Tampere host FC Lahti at their Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.

The away side are just 2 points above their opponents in the league standing. Ilves Tampere lost 3-2 at FC Lahti earlier in the season, so they will be hoping for a better performance this time.

• Ilves Tampere have not suffered any defeats in their 7 most recent home Veikkausliiga matches.
• FC Lahti haven't lost in 7 of their last 8 matches in Veikkausliiga.
• For Ilves Tampere there have been 4 draws in 7 matches in Veikkausliiga.
• FC Lahti have achieved 3 draws in their last 6 away games in Veikkausliiga.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.50

RoPS Rovaniemi - HJK Helsinki

This weekend, the poorly performing team of RoPS Rovaniemi host HJK Helsinki at their Rovaniemen Keskuskenttä.

The home side are currently sitting rock bottom in the table and have yet to register a win. Given the facts, this should be a straightforward win for HJK Helsinki, who are enjoying a decent streak of results.

• RoPS Rovaniemi have a poor record of 5 consecutive losses in Veikkausliiga.
• A period of 6 straight games without a defeat marks the Veikkausliiga campaign of HJK Helsinki.
• We have seen RoPS Rovaniemi concede 1+ goals in their last 10 matches in Veikkausliiga.
• HJK Helsinki have no losses in 9 of their 10 most recent away encounters with RoPS Rovaniemi (Veikkausliiga).
• Prediction: HJK Helsinki @ 1.25

KuPS Kuopio - IFK Mariehamn

In another exciting encounter this Saturday, IFK Mariehamn will face the second placed team of KuPS Kuopio.

The away side are experiencing a slight dip in form and they will be aiming to improve their performance, in order to qualify for the next season of the European tournaments. KuPS Kuopio are 3 points behind the current league leaders and are highly motivated to win this upcoming clash.

• KuPS Kuopio are unbeaten in 24 of their last 26 Veikkausliiga games.
• IFK Mariehamn have managed to win 3 consecutive games in Veikkausliiga.
• KuPS Kuopio have won 7 of their last 9 home matches in Veikkausliiga.
• In each of their last 9 away Veikkausliiga matches, IFK Mariehamn have allowed 1 or more goals.
• Prediction: KuPS Kuopio @ 1.49

HIFK Helsinki - FC Haka

This Sunday, FC Haka travel to Telia 5G -areena to face HIFK Helsinki.

The hosts have won 4 of their last 6 fixtures and they occupy the 5th position in the league standing. The away side are just above the relegation zone and they have little or no chances of beating such a tough opponent.

• HIFK Helsinki are unbeaten in 14 of their last 17 home Veikkausliiga games.
• A run of 3 straight losses by 2 or more goals makes up the most recent matches in Veikkausliiga for FC Haka.
• In their last 7 home games of Veikkausliiga, HIFK Helsinki have won by 2+ goals on 4 occasions.
• Under 2.5 goals have been seen in 4 of FC Haka's last 5 games in Veikkausliiga.
• Prediction: HIFK Helsinki @ 1.91