Mariehamn vs SJK betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Veikkausliiga match on July 21st, 2024

Mariehamn and SJK will play on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, at 12:00h (UTC), in a Veikkausliiga game to be held in Finland, check the Mariehamn vs SJK betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Mariehamn vs SJK will occur

The game is set to be played in the small Wiklöf Holding Arena stadium, in the city of Aland, with a capacity for 1650 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

Where to follow the live game

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Introduction to the Mariehamn vs SJK betting tip 2024

In the current edition of the Veikkausliiga, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.56 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.08 goals per match.

Mariehamn last match

In the last match played, Mariehamn met Haka, in a match valid for the Veikkausliiga. The match ended in a loss by 0-3. The coach B. Romão's on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-4-2 formation.

A defeat of the home team had odds of 2.70, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.

SJK last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Veikkausliiga, SJK, who used a 3-4-3 formation, faced the Oulu team with a final score of 1-2.

Before the kick-off, the home win had odds of 1.91, which explains why it was considered to be a fairly close match.

Mariehamn vs SJK h2h

The last time these teams battled against each other in Veikkausliiga, Mariehamn ranked 7th place while SJK was in 3rd place. Mariehamn took to the field with a 3-5-2 tactic, while SJK deployed in a 3-4-3 formation.

The last time these teams met was for a Veikkausliiga match, on 31-05-2024, referring to the 2024 season, which ended with a 0-2 win for Mariehamn.

The SJK team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 4 wins, compared to the Mariehamn team, which won only 1 match.

Teams with their unique strengths and objectives.

Mariehamn

Veikkausliiga leaderboard now

However, Mariehamn enters this game with 16 points and ranking in 8th place in the Veikkausliiga, the team has a negative balance of 6 lost games, won 4, and drawing in 4.

Which means that the team, with an advantage of 1 point, in the 16th round is followed by the Oulu team in 9th place.

Mariehamn, although having no high aspirations, no relegation concerns, and occupying the middle of the league table in the Finland Veikkausliiga, will still try to take advantage of the home factor to get a win.

Mariehamn analysis

At the end of round 15 in Veikkausliiga, Mariehamn scored 16 goals and conceded 21 goals.

Mariehamn team comes to this game with a sequence of 2 losses in the Veikkausliiga that has been affecting the team's morale.

Best goalscorer from Mariehamn

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Adam Larsson. The Attacker has scored 6 times in the current season and has helped Mariehamn come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

SJK

Veikkausliiga leaderboard now

The SJK team with 28 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses.

In the 16th round, the team has no difference in point as opposed to the HJK team who places just above in 2nd place.

SJK analysis

After round 15 of Veikkausliiga we count 26 goals scored by SJK and 20 conceded.

SJK is in an excellent moment! With a sequence of 2 wins in the Veikkausliiga, there doesn't seem to be any doubt of who is the favorite.

Although SJK average number of shots towards the opponent's goal is not the best, but the accuracy, on the other hand, is excellent. With only 4.13 shots per game, the team averages 1.73 goals. In other words, over 40% of the shots on goal end up in the net.

This is a top 5 team in the Veikkausliiga that wants to keep up with the good performances!

With SJK having a balance of 3 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws when playing away in the Veikkausliiga, they usually allows little chances for opponents to win.

SJK is a more offensive team than Mariehamn, having 1393 attacks vs. 1228 from Mariehamn, having scored 26 times, in comparison, Mariehamn converted into goal 16 times.

Best goalscorer from SJK

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Jaime Moreno. He has scored 7 times in the current season and has helped SJK come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Mariehamn is Adam Larsson, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of SJK is Jaime Moreno, he has scored in 7 opportunities.

A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.

Taking into consideration that SJK scores an average of 1.57 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.

Corners Top Betting Tips

The corners market can help a favorable return on your bets, the average team corners per game are 5.28 corners.

SJK is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.27 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of SJK in this match.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.47 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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