SJK 1-0 Honka – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates SJK at 35% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this SJK vs Honka encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
SJK and Honka meet at OmaSP Stadion in Veikkausliiga (matchday 15). This fixture gets under way on Saturday 8 July 2023 at 16:00 UK time.
Form
SJK (all games): 7W 2D 1L across their last 10 — 2.30 PPG. Last five: D W W L D. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 0.70 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.70 per game is an exceptional defensive record. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
SJK's form when playing at home: 6W 2D 2L across their last 10 home games (2.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Honka have collected 1.40 PPG across their last 10 games: 4W 2D 4L. Last five: L W D W D. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
Honka's away record over their last 10 away games: 2W 4D 4L (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.
Form favours the hosts. SJK's 2.30 PPG return is 0.90 points per game ahead of Honka's 1.40 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 6 H2H matches in our data, SJK edge it 3 wins to 1, with 2 draws. Neither side has a commanding advantage.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture — the 6 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.8 per game, which gives Over 2.5 a solid head-to-head foundation. The most recent of those, on 15 Apr 2023, ended SJK 0–0 Honka — a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 2.8 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
SJK — key trading statistics (last 41 games, 19 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 74% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; BTTS occurs in 63% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
Honka — key trading statistics (last 41 games, 19 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 53% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; of the 14 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; of the 9 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 33%; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 37% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — SJK 46% versus Honka 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (SJK 42% | Honka 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SJK 1.09 xG and Honka 1.07 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: SJK attack 0.987 / defence 1.060 | Honka attack 0.953 / defence 0.877. League average goals — home 1.261 / away 1.059. Data: built from SJK's last 35 games and Honka's last 37.
Result probabilities: SJK 35% | Draw 32% | Honka 34%. Fair-value odds: SJK 2.88 | Draw 3.15 | Honka 2.98. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 37% | BTTS Yes probability 45% | Total xG 2.16. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 63% — total xG of 2.16 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 55% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, SJK are the pick at 35% — marginal model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 32% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on SJK if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.16 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 63% probability — mixed conviction, supported by recent form (SJK's last 10 home games and Honka's last 10 away games) averaging 2.1 goals per game — though the H2H data averaging 2.8 goals per game across 6 H2H matches points the other way.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 55% on No. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: SJK 50% (last 10 home games) | Honka 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SJK vs Honka | Competition: Veikkausliiga, matchday 15 | Venue: OmaSP Stadion • Kick-off: Saturday 8 July 2023 at 16:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: SJK 35% | Draw 32% | Honka 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 37% (Under 63%) | BTTS Yes 45% (No 55%) | xG SJK 1.09 / Honka 1.07 • Poisson strength factors: SJK attack 0.987 / def 1.060 | Honka attack 0.953 / def 0.877 | league avg home 1.261 / away 1.059 • Poisson stance: SJK (35%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.09
SJK xG
Expected Goals
1.07
Honka xG
45%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
37%
Over 2.5
17%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ SJK vs Honka FAQs
What time does SJK vs Honka kick off?
SJK vs Honka kicked off at 16:00 UK time on Saturday 8 July 2023 at OmaSP Stadion.
What was the final score in SJK vs Honka?
SJK 1 - 0 Honka.
Where is SJK vs Honka being played?
The match is being played at OmaSP Stadion.
What competition is SJK vs Honka part of?
SJK vs Honka is a Veikkausliiga fixture (matchday 15) (Finland).
Who is favourite to win SJK vs Honka?
Our statistical model gives SJK a 35% chance of winning, Honka a 34% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making SJK the favourite.
Will both teams score in SJK vs Honka?
Our model estimates a 45% probability that both SJK and Honka will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (55%).
Will SJK vs Honka have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 37%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (63%).
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates SJK's attack at 0.99x the league average against Honka's defence at 0.88x — combine the two and it projects 1.09 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Honka's attack (0.95x) against SJK's defence (1.06x) — and the away total comes out at 1.07.
These ratings are built from SJK's last 35 games and Honka's last 37 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 15.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (13.3%), 1-0 (10.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
SJK Win
35%
2.88
32%
3.15
34%
2.98
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.6%
Home win
0 – 1
12.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.09
SJK xG
Total xG
2.16
1.07
Honka xG
2.88
35%
Home win
3.15
32%
Draw
2.98
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
64%
Over 1.5
1.56
36%
Under 1.5
2.78
37%
Over 2.5
2.70
63%
Under 2.5
1.59
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
45%
BTTS Yes
2.23
55%
BTTS No
1.81
Clean Sheet
34%
2.91
34%
2.98
Win to Nil
12%
8.39
11%
8.87
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.5 | 12.3 | 6.6 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.6 | 13.5 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ SJK vs Honka Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for SJK vs Honka?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are SJK and Honka expected to score?
The model projects 1.09 expected goals for SJK and 1.07 for Honka, a combined total of 2.16.
How confident is the prediction model for SJK vs Honka?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 35%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
SJK come into this having played 41 games, going 18W 9D 14L for 1.54 points per game. Their last five reads D-W-W-L-D.
On the other side, Honka sit at 1.68 PPG from 41 outings (19W 12D 10L), a run that reads L-W-D-W-D across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.54 PPG for SJK against 1.68 for Honka. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
SJK's home form reads 11W 5D 3L across their last 19 home games, a 2.00 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 1.54 PPG overall — SJK are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Honka have taken 1.42 points per game from their last 19 away games (7W 6D 6L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, SJK come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
SJK are averaging 1.22 goals scored and 1.15 conceded per game recently; Honka are on 1.61 scored and 0.95 conceded.
Last 41 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
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SJK (Home) vs Honka (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
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❓ SJK vs Honka Form FAQs
What form are SJK and Honka in coming into this match?
SJK have gone 18W 9D 14L in their last 41 games (1.54 PPG), while Honka have gone 19W 12D 10L in their last 41 (1.68 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SJK at home or Honka away?
SJK's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SJK at home: 2.00 PPG; Honka away: 1.42 PPG.
Have SJK or Honka been keeping clean sheets recently?
SJK have kept a clean sheet in 32% of their recent games, Honka in 34%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 8 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to May 2021 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in Veikkausliiga. The most recent in our data was on 16 September 2023, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Honka won Honka 5-1 SJK on 25 Apr 2022, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, SJK have gone 3W 1D 1L from the 5 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Honka — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
4
SJK
2
Draws
2
Honka
Recent Meetings
❓ SJK vs Honka H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between SJK and Honka?
Across the 8 head-to-head matches in our data, SJK have won 4, Honka have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did SJK and Honka last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 16 September 2023: SJK 1-2 Honka.
Who has won more matches between SJK and Honka?
SJK have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 8 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
SJK are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 42% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 33% of those situations.
Honka see a goal before the break in 53% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — SJK 63%, Honka 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 58% (SJK) and 37% (Honka).
On the defensive side: SJK keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Honka in 37%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = SJK home games / Honka away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ SJK vs Honka Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in SJK and Honka matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 63% of SJK's games and 53% of Honka's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are SJK and Honka matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 58% of SJK's recent games and 37% of Honka's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do SJK and Honka matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 74% of SJK's recent matches and 53% of Honka's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as SJK edge out Honka 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
SJK beat Honka 1-0 at OmaSP Stadion, Regular Season - 15, in the Veikkausliiga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting SJK 1.09 xG and Honka 1.07 xG, a combined 2.16. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Honka landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of SJK attack 0.99 / defence 1.06 against Honka attack 0.95 / defence 0.88, drawn from 35/37 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it SJK 35% | Draw 32% | Honka 34%, with SJK to win its most likely call at 35%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 37%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 65% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 45% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 44% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (SJK 42%, Honka 46%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
SJK's trading profile (41 games, 19 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and duly kept one.
Honka's trading profile (41 games, 19 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 34% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — SJK 1.54 PPG, Honka 1.68 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the SJK win broke the near-deadlock. SJK (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.16 average — tighter than their form line. Honka (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.26 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.