Mikkelin Palloilijat welcome PK-35 Helsinki on Saturday, Aug 29 at 3:00 PM in a Ykkosliiga fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

Mikkelin Palloilijat come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). PK-35 Helsinki, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Mikkelin Palloilijat head into this on the back of a defeat, while PK-35 Helsinki arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Mikkelin Palloilijat face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. PK-35 Helsinki have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Mikkelin Palloilijat won 1–3.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Mikkelin Palloilijat a slight edge, but PK-35 Helsinki are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.