Evenly Matched Contest at the OmaSP Stadion

Seinajoen JK vs FC Honka Espoo - 21/08/2020

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The 2020 Finland Veikkausliiga season is well underway and we have a full selection of fixtures to enjoy on the weekend. One of which takes place at the OmaSP Stadion between Seinajoen JK and FC Honka Espoo.

The hosts begin the weekend in 9th place on 8 points while visitors are up in 4th place on 16 points.

Seinajoen JK come into the match having picked up a point in a 0-0 draw at Ilves. That is the 4th game in succession that Seinajoen JK have been held to a draw. So, while they have remained unbeaten since the 1st of August they have failed to win a game. Prior to the run of 4 draws, Seinajoen JK lost 2-1 at KuPS.

Victories have been extremely difficult to come by for Seinajoen JK in the Veikkausliiga this season. In fact, they have won only one of their 9 matches this season and only two teams in the league have a worse winning record.

However, defensively they have been exceptionally good and Seinajoen JK have conceded only 8 goals in their 9 league games. They have kept a clean sheet in each of their last 2 matches and have seen under 2.5 goals in each of their last 4 games. Trends show that there have been under 2.5 goals in 16 of Seinajoen JK's 20 most recent games in Veikkausliiga. That is partly due to their good defensive record but also the fact they have struggle to score goals.

FC Honka Espoo were held to a 1-1 draw in the capital against HJK last week. Having taken the lead in the 19th minute, FC Honka Espoo could not hold onto the lead and conceded the equalising goal early in the second half. That result means FC Honka Espoo are undefeated in their last 18 Veikkausliiga matches, a run which stretches back to last season.

They have played 10 matches this season and are yet to lose a game but FC Honka Espoo have managed to pick up only 3 victories. The most recent of those came at TPS on the 6th of August but FC Honka Espoo have drawn 3 of their 4 most recent league matches.

Much like their opponents, FC Honka Espoo have not seen much in the way of goals. Trends show there have been under 2.5 goals in 10 of FC Honka Espoo's 11 most recent games in Veikkausliiga.

Looking ahead to the team news and Seinajoen JK have decisions to make up-front. The defence is settled but striker Billy Ions has yet to score in 7 games. Joonas Lepistö may start in attack.

FC Honka Espoo are hopeful Henri Aalto will be fit for this match. They also have doubts over the inclusion of Nasiru Banahene.

Judging by the recent performances of both teams we are not going to see much in the way of goalmouth action in this game. It should be a tight match that ends level with under 2.5 goals scored.

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Fi1

Seinajoen JK FC Honka Espoo 21/08/2020 17:30

125533

X

1 - 1

1.71

19°

3.30

4.20 3.30 2.01 1 1 -1

FT

0 - 2(0 - 0)

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