AC Oulu vs SJK Prediction: Both sides expected to score

Oulu and SJK will have a repeat of the Suomen Cup quarterfinal clash at the Raatin stadion this time around on Monday. Both sides recently met in a Cup fixture, with SJK getting a 2-0 win. Can they get another win? Below are previews, head-to-head statistics, expert betting tips, and odds.

AC Oulu

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After being dumped out of the Suomen Cup by SJK a few days ago, Oulu hope to get revenge in this league fixture. Oulu recorded a 1-0 win over KuPS in their last game, with a goal from Niklas Jokelainen in the 79th minute being the only difference in the game. Oulu remain unbeaten in their previous 3 league games and are unbeaten in their last 6 home games in all competitions. They sit 6th on the table with 21 points in 13 games, scoring 19 and conceding 18. However, Alexander Forsström (knee injury) is sidelined.

SJK

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SJK continue their super form with a 2-0 Cup win over Oulu in their last game. In the league, they are unbeaten in their last three games and remain unbeaten in their previous 6 games in all competitions. They recorded a 2-1 win over Haka in their last league game. SJK 3rd on the table with 25 points in 14 games, scoring 24 and conceding 19.  Jaime Moreno Ciorciari is currently in hot form, scoring in his last 6 games. So far, he has 7 goals in the league, just 1 behind the highest goal scorer.

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From 2021 to date, Oulu and SJK have met 16 times. SJK won 7, Oulu won 6, and 3 games ended in draws. Their most recent clash ended in a 2-0 win for SJK. SJK have won 3 of the last 4 games against Oulu at this stadium.

Expert Betting Tips

SJK remain unbeaten in their last 6 games and previously recorded a win over Oulu. They are in a great run, and I expect them to win another game here. Additionally, both teams are expected to find the back of the net in this clash. Oulu have scored in 17 of their last 18 games.

• BTTS for 1.62 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.70 odds
• W2 for 2.00 odds