Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: HJK (3rd, 37 pts) held a 23-point advantage over Mariehamn (12th, 14 pts). The last five rounds placed Mariehamn 3rd in the league for form — higher than their 12th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.29 goals per team per game, Mariehamn ran at 0.77 scored and 1.95 conceded, HJK at 1.64 and 1.23.
Mariehamn arrived off five straight defeats. HJK had not lost in 5 games, having scored in 8 consecutive games. The last-five ledger: Mariehamn 0/15, HJK 13/15.
The head-to-head ledger counts 7 games: 0 Mariehamn wins, 7 for HJK, 0 draws, at 4 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 71% of the meetings.
The venue was Wiklöf Holding Arena, with room for 1,650 spectators. HJK led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 0-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
HJK: Teemu Pukki (31'), Mads Borchers (64'), Lassi Lappalainen (66'), Lassi Lappalainen (86')
Key stats
Possession: Mariehamn 47% · HJK 53% · Total shots: 11-23 · On target: 2-10 · Corners: 4-7