Haka 0-1 HJK Helsinki – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates HJK Helsinki at 47%, yet other data sources diverge — this Haka vs HJK Helsinki fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Veikkausliiga clash, Championship Round - 4 as Haka welcome HJK Helsinki to Tehtaan kenttä. Kick-off is set for Sunday 9 October 2022 at 16:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Haka stand at 7W 1D 2L from 10 Veikkausliiga matches — 2.20 PPG. Last five: W W W W D. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Haka, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Tehtaan kenttä, Haka have gone 6W 2D 2L this season (10 games, 2.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
HJK Helsinki — All Games: 8W 1D 1L from 10 Veikkausliiga fixtures this season — 2.50 PPG. Last five: W W W L W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 0.80. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for HJK Helsinki, so this record blends games from this season and last.
HJK Helsinki's away record: 5W 3D 2L from 10 road trips in Veikkausliiga this season (1.80 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.80 is notably below their overall 2.50 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Haka 2.20 PPG, HJK Helsinki 2.50 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Haka register both teams scoring in 70% of relevant matches, HJK Helsinki in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for Haka, 2 for HJK Helsinki and 0 shared spoils from 2 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 2 meetings have averaged 4.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 21 Aug 2022, ended 0–3 with HJK Helsinki winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Haka trading profile (52 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games).
HJK Helsinki trading profile (52 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Haka 46% versus HJK Helsinki 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Haka 48% | HJK Helsinki 44%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Haka 1.16 xG and HJK Helsinki 1.62 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: Haka attack 1.177 / defence 1.064 | HJK Helsinki attack 1.054 / defence 0.698. League average goals — home 1.411 / away 1.450. HJK Helsinki's defence strength of 0.698 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 44 Haka games / 44 HJK Helsinki games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Haka 26% | Draw 26% | HJK Helsinki 47%. Fair-value odds: Haka 3.85 | Draw 3.85 | HJK Helsinki 2.13. HJK Helsinki hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 53% | BTTS probability 56% | Total xG 2.79. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 53%/47% — the total xG of 2.79 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 56% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is HJK Helsinki at 47% — moderate model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on HJK Helsinki offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.79 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 53% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 56% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Haka 70% | HJK Helsinki 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Haka vs HJK Helsinki | Competition: Veikkausliiga, Championship Round - 4 | Venue: Tehtaan kenttä • Kick-off: Sunday 9 Oct 2022, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Haka 26% | Draw 26% | HJK Helsinki 47% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 53% | BTTS 56% | xG Haka 1.16 / HJK Helsinki 1.62 • Poisson strength factors: Haka attack 1.177 / def 1.064 | HJK Helsinki attack 1.054 / def 0.698 | league avg home 1.411 / away 1.450 • Poisson stance: HJK Helsinki (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.16
Haka xG
Expected Goals
1.62
HJK Helsinki xG
56%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
53%
Over 2.5
30%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Haka vs HJK Helsinki kick off?
Haka vs HJK Helsinki kicked off at 16:00 on Sunday 9 October 2022 at Tehtaan kenttä.
What was the final score in Haka vs HJK Helsinki?
Haka 0 - 1 HJK Helsinki.
Where is Haka vs HJK Helsinki being played?
The match is being played at Tehtaan kenttä.
What competition is Haka vs HJK Helsinki part of?
Haka vs HJK Helsinki is a Championship Round - 4 fixture in the Veikkausliiga (Finland).
Who is favourite to win Haka vs HJK Helsinki?
Our statistical model gives Haka a 26% chance of winning, HJK Helsinki a 47% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making HJK Helsinki the favourite.
Will both teams score in Haka vs HJK Helsinki?
Our model estimates a 56% probability that both Haka and HJK Helsinki will score (BTTS).
Will Haka vs HJK Helsinki have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 53%.
What is the head-to-head record between Haka and HJK Helsinki?
Record (2 meetings): Haka 0W | Draws 0 | HJK Helsinki 2W.
What form are Haka and HJK Helsinki in?
Haka (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-W-W-W-D. HJK Helsinki (all comps): 8W-1D-1L in 10 | 2.50 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Haka's attack rating (1.18) and HJK Helsinki's defence rating (0.70), the model arrives at 1.16 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, HJK Helsinki's attack versus Haka's defence, projects 1.62 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 44/44 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.1%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.5%), 0-1 (8.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
HJK Helsinki Win
26%
3.80
26%
3.80
47%
2.11
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.6%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.0%
Away win
1 – 2
9.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.16
Haka xG
Total xG
2.79
1.62
HJK Helsinki xG
3.80
26%
Home win
3.80
26%
Draw
2.11
47%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
53%
Over 2.5
1.89
47%
Under 2.5
2.13
30%
Over 3.5
3.33
70%
Under 3.5
1.43
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
56%
BTTS Yes
1.79
44%
BTTS No
2.27
Clean Sheet
20%
5.08
31%
3.19
Win to Nil
5%
19.28
15%
6.74
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.2 | 10.0 | 8.2 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 7.2 | 11.6 | 9.5 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 4.2 | 6.7 | 5.5 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Haka vs HJK Helsinki?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.1%.
How many goals are Haka and HJK Helsinki expected to score?
The model projects 1.16 expected goals for Haka and 1.62 for HJK Helsinki, a combined total of 2.79.
How confident is the prediction model for Haka vs HJK Helsinki?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 52 outings, Haka have picked up 1.52 PPG on a 23W 10D 19L record — W-W-W-W-D across the most recent five. The sample for Haka is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
HJK Helsinki's form line: 35W 9D 8L from 52 games, 2.19 PPG, last five W-W-W-L-W. The sample for HJK Helsinki is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, HJK Helsinki are the form team by 0.67 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Haka.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Haka have posted 1.68 PPG from 25 outings (12W 6D 7L).
On the road, HJK Helsinki have gone 16W 6D 3L from 25 away games — 2.16 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, HJK Helsinki come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Haka are averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.29 conceded per game recently; HJK Helsinki are on 1.56 scored and 0.79 conceded.
Defensively: HJK Helsinki in 46% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 52 Results — Veikkausliiga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Haka
Blended
HJK Helsinki
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Haka and HJK Helsinki in coming into this match?
Haka have gone 23W 10D 19L in their last 52 games (1.52 PPG), while HJK Helsinki have gone 35W 9D 8L in their last 52 (2.19 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Haka at home or HJK Helsinki away?
HJK Helsinki's away record (2.16 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Haka at home: 1.68 PPG; HJK Helsinki away: 2.16 PPG.
Have Haka or HJK Helsinki been keeping clean sheets recently?
Haka have kept a clean sheet in 31% of their recent games, HJK Helsinki in 46%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Haka and HJK Helsinki runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to May 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Veikkausliiga. They last met on 17 August 2025, roughly 11 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: HJK Helsinki have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 22 May 2022, when HJK Helsinki won 4-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Haka's record when hosting HJK Helsinki specifically: 0W 2D 3L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Haka
2
Draws
7
HJK Helsinki
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Haka and HJK Helsinki?
From 10 meetings on record, Haka have won 1, HJK Helsinki have won 7, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Haka and HJK Helsinki last play each other?
They last met on 17 August 2025, when Haka 1-2 HJK Helsinki.
Who has won more matches between Haka and HJK Helsinki?
HJK Helsinki have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Haka are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches.
HJK Helsinki are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 48% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Haka 56%, HJK Helsinki 44% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Haka) and 40% (HJK Helsinki).
On the defensive side: HJK Helsinki in 56%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Haka home games / HJK Helsinki away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Haka play HJK Helsinki?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 56% of Haka's recent matches and 44% of HJK Helsinki's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Haka vs HJK Helsinki usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of Haka's recent games and 40% of HJK Helsinki's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Haka and HJK Helsinki tend to score early?
Haka have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, HJK Helsinki in 68% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as HJK Helsinki edge out Haka 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
HJK Helsinki beat Haka 0-1 at Tehtaan kenttä, Championship Round - 4, in the Veikkausliiga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Haka 1.16 xG and HJK Helsinki 1.62 xG, a combined 2.79. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Haka fell 1.2 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Haka attack 1.18 / defence 1.06 against HJK Helsinki attack 1.05 / defence 0.70, drawn from 44/44 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Haka 26% | Draw 26% | HJK Helsinki 47%, with HJK Helsinki to win its most likely call at 47%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 53%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 78% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 56% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 46% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Haka 48%, HJK Helsinki 44%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 47%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Haka's trading profile (52 games, 25 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 29% of games, a blank that repeated today.
HJK Helsinki's trading profile (52 games, 25 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, HJK Helsinki arrived the stronger side — 2.19 PPG against 1.52. That form edge translated into the three points. Haka (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.40 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 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.