Lack of firepower could lead to cagey game
Only two points separate IF Gnistan Helsinki and FC Haka Valkeakoski in the Veikkausliiga 2025 table, so a tight encounter is expected on Sunday. Our IF Gnistan Helsinki vs FC Haka Valkeakoski prediction highlights that Jussi Leppaelahti has built a pragmatic and defensively-disciplined system at the club since taking over as head coach in January 2024.
His side are not full of attacking flair and are more likely to grind out a result by being compact and dictating the tempo of the game. This IF Gnistan Helsinki vs FC Haka Valkeakoski preview suggests that a 2-2 home draw against FC Inter Turku was followed by a 6-2 away defeat at KuPS and then a 0-0 draw at FC KTP in their three most recent games.
IF Gnistan have conceded an average of 1.50 goals per home game in the league so far this year, letting in nine, but Joakim Latonen’s finishing abilities give them a touch of flair and consistency up front with five Veikkausliiga goals (two in his last five appearances).
Haka have enough about them to trouble hosts
FC Haka Valkeakoski bring a similar philosophy to the pitch under the guidance of Andy Smith, who has been in charge since January 2024. According to our IF Gnistan Helsinki vs FC Haka Valkeakoski prediction, his team are organised at the back, good on the counter attack and have scored an average of 1.33 goals away from home in Veikkausliiga 2025, totalling eight.
Jean-Pierre Da Sylva is their top scorer with three in the league and two from their last five games, which gives them a reliable outlet in what should be a cagey contest. FC Haka have won just once, drawn once and lost three of their last five league games and won their home clash against IF Gnistan Helsinki 3-2 in a reverse fixture three months ago.
However, Gnistan will be keen to turn around their home record against FC Haka, as they have not won their last home match against them, although it’s unlikely they will be able to take the win here either.
Both teams have been pretty solid in their respective homes and away, making this IF Gnistan Helsinki vs FC Haka Valkeakoski betting tips section interesting for punters, and it’s hard to split them based on the head-to-head, league table or recent form. The IF Gnistan Helsinki vs FC Haka Valkeakoski odds reflect how close the matchup is, with neither side a clear favourite. There’s no real bad blood between the clubs, but two sides in mid-table that have struggled to put runs together could make for an intriguing tactical battle.
