Honka – PS Kemi Prediction & Picks (18.05.2018)

Honka Espoo and PS Kemi face each other in Tapiolan Urheilupuisto, in a match for the 9th round of the Veikkausliiga. This will be the first direct confrontation between these two teams, as they have never faced each other before. PS Kemi presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so in this game the home factor may be decisive.

Honka :

After 1 win, 5 draws and 1 loss, the home team is currently in the 9 th position, with 7 points won. In the last match, they have tied in an away match against VPS Vaasa, by (1-1), after in the previous match they have tied (1-1) at home, in a match against IFK Mariehamn. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 9 wins and 6 draws in his stadium. In the last 10 home matches Honka Espoo has won 5 draws with 5 draws. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 6 of the last 7 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 5 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 5 times, but have come back in 2. In the last 19 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have suffered 7 of their 15 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘ ).

The Honka comes to this game with a tie to a ball against the VPS, adding in this way the fourth consecutive game without losing in the Finnish championship. Despite the overall positive performance, it should be emphasized that the Honka does not add any victory in its stadium. Despite this, coach Vesa Vasara must play in 4-4-2, privileging possession of the ball and organized attacks, especially through the flanks. Youness Rahimi is the great highlight of Honka, with 2 goals scored. For this game the coach can not count on Masar Omer, who is recovering from injury.

PS Kemi:

After 1 win, 1 draw and 5 losses, the visiting team is currently in the 12 th position of the league, with 4 points won. In the last match, they have tied at home against TPS Turku by (2-2), after in the previous match they have lost at home, in a match against HJK Helsinki, by (1-2). This is a team that, oddly enough, was better outside than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in away matches; against 2 wins, 3 draws and 10 losses at their stadium. In their last match away from home in this competition they lost (3-1) to VPS Vaasa. In the last 10 away matches PS Kemi has won 2, tied 2 and lost 6.

For this competition, they have not won any of the last 6 games. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 6 of the last 7 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 6 of the last 7 matches for this competition.

The Kemi Kings comes to this match with a 2-2 draw against TPS, thus adding the sixth straight game without beating the Finnish championship. Curiously, the team’s only victory was on the first day, against SJK. On this visit to the Honka field, coach Jari Åhman is expected to play in 4-4-2, favoring the defensive organization and counterattacks, mainly on the left flank: Mombilo is a very fast and excellent player in transporting the ball . On the other hand, Isaksson is the best score of the team, with 3 goals scored. For this game the coach can not count on the Sevcenco, which is suspended.