1 : 1
  • 05 July 2025, VPS vs HJK Helsinki, 0-2, Win
  • 02 July 2025, HJK Helsinki vs FF Jaro, 2-3, Lose
  • 27 June 2025, KuPS Kuopio vs HJK Helsinki, 3-0, Lose
  • 18 June 2025, HJK Helsinki vs FC Haka Valkeakoski, 3-1, Win
  • 14 June 2025, AC Oulu vs HJK Helsinki, 0-4, Win
HJK Helsinki
Home
  • 04 July 2025, AC Oulu vs KuPS Kuopio, 2-2, Draw
  • 28 June 2025, AC Oulu vs VPS, 2-1, Win
  • 18 June 2025, FF Jaro vs AC Oulu, 2-1, Lose
  • 14 June 2025, AC Oulu vs HJK Helsinki, 0-4, Lose
  • 31 May 2025, AC Oulu vs SJK, 2-2, Draw
AC Oulu
Away
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga, Finland

In a spirited match on the 23rd of April 2023, the Veikkausliiga saw a one-all draw between HJK Helsinki and AC Oulu. Despite an earnest performance from both sides and some significant data suggesting a contest of equals, a deeper statistical overview reveals an array of factors that shaped the outcome.

We can first have a look at the scoring timeline. HJK Helsinki managed to get on the scoresheet first in the 53rd minute of the second half. However, AC Oulu quickly rallied back, leveling the game with a goal in the 77th minute. An equally distributed scoring pattern suggests a match where the battle for dominance see-sawed between the two teams.

When it came to yellow cards, the scales tipped slightly in favor of AC Oulu with five infractions compared to HJK Helsinki's three. The fouls committed led to slower game momentum and potentially disrupted offensive plays, contributing to the scoresheet's final look. Further, HJK Helsinki incurred a red card, which likely had an immediate impact on the game dynamics as they had to continue with one player less. This could have played a part in their ability to defend and, subsequently, AC Oulu's equalizing goal.

Another crucial factor that potentially impacted the game is the number of corner kicks. AC Oulu had a clear advantage here, winning five corners compared to HJK Helsinki's two. This suggests that AC Oulu may have been more successful in keeping pressure on their opponents and creating goal-scoring opportunities. This continued pressure could also be a cause of the higher number of fouls by the home team, indicating that they struggled to keep their defensive positioning against the more aggressive away team.

While the final score was a draw, it's evident that the teams' performances were far from equal. HJK Helsinki may have found themselves on the back foot more often, as suggested by their higher number of fouls leading to cards and lesser corner kicks. Indeed, teams often employ more aggressive, riskier tackling when struggling to maintain defensive control.

In conclusion, while the match ultimately ended in a draw, it presented a compelling display of contrasting team dynamics. AC Oulu appeared to hold slight control of the match, reflected in the corner kick count and HJK Helsinki’s high foul count, but couldn’t fully capitalize or break the impasse. Conversely, HJK Helsinki maintained a solid defense despite infractions and challenges, showcasing a testament to their resilience. The outcome serves a reminder of how crucial discipline, effective offensive pressure, and minimizing fouls can be in winning games.

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Form Guide

Win0-2VPS vs HJK Helsinki
Lose2-3HJK Helsinki vs FF Jaro
Lose3-0KuPS Kuopio vs HJK Helsinki
Win3-1HJK Helsinki vs FC Haka Valkeakoski
Win0-4AC Oulu vs HJK Helsinki
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
11:7
GOALS / MATCH
2.2
  • HJK Helsinki has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 11:7, scoring 2.2 goals average
Draw2-2AC Oulu vs KuPS Kuopio
Win2-1AC Oulu vs VPS
Lose2-1FF Jaro vs AC Oulu
Lose0-4AC Oulu vs HJK Helsinki
Draw2-2AC Oulu vs SJK
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
7:11
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • AC Oulu has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:11, scoring 1.4 goals average

HJK Helsinki H2H AC Oulu

Away gameHJK Helsinki40AC OuluHome gameVeikkausliiga
Home gameHJK Helsinki30AC OuluAway gameVeikkausliiga
Away gameHJK Helsinki01AC OuluHome gameVeikkausliiga
Away gameHJK Helsinki31AC OuluHome gameVeikkausliiga
Home gameHJK Helsinki11AC OuluAway gameVeikkausliiga
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
11:3
GOALS / MATCH
2.20
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, HJK Helsinki overtook AC Oulu three times
  • HJK Helsinki won three times, lost once and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 11:3; average goals per match – 2.20
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