FC Inter Turku vs SJK Prediction: A slow start of the game expected

SJK will hope to secure a vital win in their top 3 quest when they travel to the Veritas Stadion to face Inter Turku on Saturday. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Inter Turku are heading into this match on the back of a disappointing run, failing to secure a win in their last three games. Unfortunately, this winless streak has extinguished any hopes they had of earning a European competition spot for the next season. Their main achievement this season has been making it into the championship group, effectively avoiding the threat of relegation.

In their most recent outing, they played to a 1-1 draw against VPS, a result that could be particularly frustrating for VPS, as they were aiming for a top 3 spot.

Currently, Inter Turku find themselves at the bottom of the championship group, having accumulated 35 points from 25 games. They've scored 34 goals and conceded 35 throughout the season, with only two games left in the campaign.

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SJK began the season on a highly promising note, but their momentum has waned recently, and they've encountered difficulties. Their recent form has been far from ideal, as they find themselves without a victory in their last four matches, including three losses. This dip in performance has seen them slide down the league standings.

Their season started with them holding the top spot, then slipping to second, followed by third, and they now find themselves in fourth place on the table. In total, they have accumulated 39 points from 25 games, scoring 33 goals and conceding 30.

With only two games left in the season, SJK face an uphill battle to secure a spot in the top three, which would grant them entry into European competition for the next season. They currently trail VPS by four points in the race for European football, necessitating the need to win their remaining two games to have any chance of achieving their goal.

Looking at their recent head-to-head encounters dating back to October 31, 2021, FC Inter Turku and SJK have faced each other a total of six times. In these matches, FC Inter Turku emerged victorious in two games, while SJK secured three wins, and they played to a draw once.

Collectively, these matches witnessed a total of 17 goals, with FC Inter Turku scoring 7 and SJK netting 10 goals. This results in an average of approximately 2.83 goals per game.

In their most recent league clash, which took place on July 22, 2023, during Veikkausliiga match day 16, SJK emerged victorious with a scoreline of FC Inter Turku 1-2 SJK.

It's anticipated that both SJK and FC Inter Turku have the potential to find the back of the net in what promises to be a closely contested match. However, the game might unfold as a low-scoring affair, with both teams evenly matched. Additionally, the first 45 minutes will conclude without either team holding a distinct advantage, likely resulting in a draw at halftime.

• HT: X for 2.10 odds
• Under 2.5 for 2.00 odds
• BTTS for 1.60 odds