National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Gnistan or HIFK that keep their silverware dream alive.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Gnistan form and stats
Last season their Ykköscup adventure ended in the group stage.Gnistan are returning here after guesting SalPa in a Ykköscup fixture and winning with a 2-0 scoreline.
Before that, a defeat in the away fixture against JaPS in the Ykköscup. The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Gnistan have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 9 matches with the results: Won 5, drawn 2 and lost 2.
HIFK form and stats
The fans enjoyed HIFK's previous fixture versus SJK Akatemia, a Ykköscup win (1-0) played at home.
Before that one, the victory at home against JaPS in the Ykköscup (2-0).
Head 2 Head
Gnistan and HIFK have duelled previously this season: HIFK - Gnistan 1-1. Numbers for the last eight meetings involving these two contenders are: three wins for Gnistan, two draws and three wins for HIFK. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: five games.
Gnistan missing players
HIFK missing players
| Gnistan | HIFK | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 6 | Won | W | 2 | 4 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 5 | 6 | ||
| 9 | 3 | Lost | L | 6 | 15 | ||
| 37 | 20 | Scored | S | 13 | 24 | ||
| 37 | 12 | Conceded | C | 30 | 61 | ||
| 96% | 91% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 84% | 82% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 85% | 84% | ||
| 56% | 64% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 54% | 52% | ||
| 32% | 27% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 44% | ||
| 16% | 18% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 31% | 36% | ||
| 52% | 55% | BTTS | BTTS | 69% | 60% | ||
| 24% | 27% | Clean Sheets | C S | 23% | 20% | ||
| 28% | 27% | Failed to Score | F T | 15% | 24% | ||
| 4.3 | 4.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.9 | 4.1 | ||
| 3.6 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 9.9 | 8 | ||
| 2 | 2.1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.9 | 2.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 5 | ||
| 9.5 | 10.1 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.8 | 9 | ||
| 4.3 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| 33% | 41% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 31% | 28% | ||
| 10.2 | 9.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 18.5 | 15.5 | ||
| 5 | 4.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 8.5 | 7.2 | ||
