HJK Helsinki
- The hosts have been in terrific form, so far, in Veikkausliiga 2026, currently sitting second in the table with 3 points from their first game, scoring three times and conceding none.
- Joonas Rantanen’s men bounced back from a 4-2 defeat away at Swedish giants Djurgardens IF in their season opener with a superb 3-0 home win against Seinajoen Jalkapallokerho last week.
- David Ezeh has taken the chance to prove himself in the Veikkausliiga 2026 after a slow start to the campaign, scoring once and assisting one in their first league game.
AC Oulu
- AC Oulu have also made a fine start to the season, sitting top of Veikkausliiga 2026 with 3 points from their opening game.
- In that game, Julius Koerkkoe showed what he is all about as he started the league campaign in red-hot form, scoring twice in that game.
- The visitors are a disciplined unit, who will set up in a compact low block and attack their opponents on the break, often profiting from their efficiency in set-piece situations.
Head-to-Head
- HJK Helsinki have won 4 of the last 5 meetings with AC Oulu, including the last encounter in Veikkausliiga 2025.
- AC Oulu have failed to win in their last 2 visits to HJK Helsinki.
Key Players
In that game, Julius Koerkkoe showed what he is all about as he started the league campaign in red-hot form, scoring twice in that game.
Betting Insights
With both sides showing attacking prowess, we’re taking the hosts to see off AC Oulu in a high-scoring matchup, the odds for HJK Helsinki to win are just 1.62 , while Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes are priced at 1.45 .
Prediction
We’re taking the hosts to see off AC Oulu in a high-scoring matchup.
