AC Oulu welcome HJK Helsinki at Raatin stadion, Oulu on Saturday, Aug 8 at 2:00 PM in a Veikkausliiga fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 0 points split them in the table.

AC Oulu come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). HJK Helsinki are drawing too many games (3D in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, AC Oulu face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. HJK Helsinki have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in HJK Helsinki won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives AC Oulu a slight edge, but HJK Helsinki are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.