Our prediction for this Finland Veikkausliiga match:
Following a 2-2 draw with Ilves, SJK will be aiming to retain their spot in top six when they face Haka in Saturday’s matinee. SJK are after their fifth home win of the process, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home team. Even though there are no fresh selection worries in the home side, forward Tuomas Kaukua is expected to return to the starting XI. As a result, Rasmus Karjalainen is likely to drop to the bench.
Andy Smith’s charges, on the other hand, aim to extend their unbeaten run to four games. Haka, though, were more than fortunate not to suffer a loss in a goalless draw with Inter Turku, which is probably the main reason why home win should be considered this time out. Brazil defender Nicolas is pushing for a start after replacing Ryan Mahuta (injury) after just four minutes in the last league match.