HJK vs Lahti Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jul. 08, 2023
HJK vs Lahti Prediction 08.07.2023. In this week’s first match of the Finnish Veikkausliiga, HJK will welcome Lahti on their field. The home team is the absolute favorite in this match and anything but their victory would be a big surprise.
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HJK vs Lahti Odds
HJK vs Lahti 1×2: 1.30 / 5.00 / 7.50
Total goals over/under (2.5): 1.75 / 2.05
Handicap (-1.5/+1.5): 2.05 / 1.80
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook.
HJK Team News
Before this round, HJK is in second place in the table, with three points less than the first-placed KuPS. With 24 goals scored, they are the most efficient team in the league, while 11 conceded puts them in the third-best defense in the championship.
The host’s form is not in line with the club’s reputation. In the previous ten matches, they recorded three victories, a defeat against the rival for the title, Kups, and even six draws (five out of six away games).
Considering that after the duel with Lahti, HJK is playing a two-match Champions League qualifier, the host must triumph in this match to end the streak of two games without a win and welcome Larne in the best possible mood.
Lahti Team News
Lahti is in 11th place in the table, with only 10 points won in the season so far, and they have one point more than the last-placed VPS. With a total goal difference of 11:19, they are the second-weakest offense and defense in the league.
Considering the form and quality of the games they provide, Lahti will fight hard to ensure survival this season. In the previous five rounds, they recorded three defeats with one draw and only one win against Haka at home 1:0.
Considering that in this round, Lahti is visiting the best club in Finland, their chances of winning points are equal to a miracle, and we should expect a relaxed approach from the guests in this match, considering that they have nothing to lose.
HJK vs Lahti H2H
HJK won four of the previous five matches between these rivals, while one ended in a 1:1 draw. These rivals met a month ago in the Finnish championship for the last time, and HJK won 1:2 away.
Injuries and suspensions
HJK: –
Lahti: –
HJK vs Lahti Prediction
HJK wants to win the fourth consecutive Finnish championship title. After three draws in the previous five rounds, they have no more right to a setback, considering the good performances of the leading competitor KuPS. Also, after the duel with Lahti, Helsinki is playing a qualifying match of the Champions League, and we believe that they will want to boost their confidence with a convincing victory in the championship before the important double match against the team from Northern Ireland.
Kick-off Time: Saturday, 08.07.2023 2:00 PM Local time GMT +2 / 13:00 CET
Prediction: HJK win & Over 1.5 goals total
Odds: 1,61
Sportsbook: Bet365
