Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.60 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.60Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultHJK Helsinki to win ✗51% · @1.97
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.42
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.15
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.55
SJK vs HJK Helsinki preview and prediction
The match
HJK Helsinki travel to OmaSp Stadion in the Veikkausliiga on Monday 3 August (17:00 WAT) to face SJK. SJK are 4th with 27 points from 27 games, while HJK Helsinki sit 2nd on 59 points. A gap of 32 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
SJK's last 5: LLLWD Most recently they lost to FF Jaro 1–2 away. They average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded.
HJK Helsinki's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Coleraine FC 3–0 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
HJK Helsinki arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 April 2026, finished HJK Helsinki 3–0 SJK. Across their last 2 meetings SJK have won 0, HJK Helsinki 2, with 0 draws and 2.0 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.3 for SJK and 1.7 for HJK Helsinki. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 60% and both teams to score at 62%.
Betting angles
Win chances: SJK 30%, draw 19%, HJK Helsinki 51%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.42.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 62% chance at odds of 1.60. Predicted score: SJK 1–1 HJK Helsinki. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
SJK30%fair 3.32 · @3.20
Draw19%fair 5.17 · @3.70
HJK Helsinki51%fair 1.98 · @1.97
2.99Expected goals
1.26SJK xG
1.73HJK Helsinki xG
62%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–19%
0–28%
2–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: SJK 1.3 – 1.7 HJK Helsinki expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win SJK vs HJK Helsinki?
On our numbers SJK have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 19% and HJK Helsinki 51%.
How many goals will there be in SJK vs HJK Helsinki?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for SJK vs HJK Helsinki?
Our predicted score is SJK 1–1 HJK Helsinki, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is SJK vs HJK Helsinki?
SJK vs HJK Helsinki (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Monday 3 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at OmaSp Stadion.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.