Oulu vs SJK Prediction & Match Preview

AC Oulu vs SJK Match Preview

Both sides meet again for the second time in five days, following their clash in the quarterfinals of the Soumen Cup last Wednesday. Oulu could not crack an SJK side that had been on a five-game unbeaten streak, they succumbed to goals from Moreno Ciorciari and Lauri Laine in either half of the game. 

They are back home this time and under a different atmosphere – the league, where they have been unbeaten in five home matches this season. They have also had a slightly better form over their past five league matches, picking 8 points from a possible 15. 

That is not to say, the visitors will be walkovers. SJK by their start this season are placed third on the log, with 25 points from 14 league games. They have also been fair in their road travels, picking 8 points from two wins and two draws and scoring just as much as they concede goals. 

AC Oulu will do well to watch out for Jaime Jose Moreno Ciorciari who scored against them last week. The 29-year-old forward is a man in form, having scored seven goals in each of his last six matches across all competitions. He will be looking to add to his seven league goals. For the hosts, it is not clear if Ashley Coffey, the team’s leading goal scorer will be available for this game after he was left out of the cup defeat. 

Oulu vs SJK Prediction

In five head-to-head encounters, both sides have won two games apiece, sharing a draw in between. Oulu though, have lost three of their last five meetings at home. The odds are in favour of the away side for a win, but we believe the home team will not lose this game, going by their recent home form where they have been unbeaten in the last five games across all competitions. We are calling this a win for AC Oulu or a draw. 

There has been at least two goals scored in each of their last five meetings across all competitions, and both sides have seen at least seven league games this season produce over 2.5 goals. This makes the over 2.5 goals option a worthy pick. 

Also, consider going for both teams to score as a third option, seeing that both teams have shaky defence. 

Victor Dias- July 5, 2024

AC Oulu vs SJK Betting Tips

AC Oulu to win or draw

OK

1.77 Odds

Both Teams Score

OK

1.60 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

1.71 Odds