Evenly matched teams: SalPa vs PK-35 match preview

10-8-8 (wins/draws/losses). These are the numbers for PK-35 when playing away games on grass, which is not the surface they have on their own home stadium (which has artifical turf). Their goal statistics from those 26 matches are 39-27 (scored/conceded).

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

SalPa form and stats

It's the first season at a new level for SalPa as they were promoted from Kakkonen last season. Happy days that were secured through 9 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses from 22 games. The team scored 15 goals at home last season and conceded 11. It will be interesting to see how they perform at this level.

This is expected to be a close game, with SalPa perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with SalPa as a small favourite), we find eleven games. SalPa has won five of these, drawn five and lost one.

PK-35 form and stats

Let's have a look at how PK-35 performed last season in the Club Friendlies 3: They landed a 7th position in the league table after playing out 8 victories, 6 draws and 8 defeats. In total they scored 26 and conceded 30 goals in these matches. The numbers for away games only are: Won 2 - drew 4 and lost 5 with 7/16 goals scored/conceded.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with PK-35 playing away and similar expectations, we found five relevant matches. Results were one PK-35 wins, two draws and two defeats.

Head 2 Head

Top Goalscorers

J. Muzinga 9 goals

E. Makaya Mavengo 6 goals

D. Rantanen 5 goals

SalPa missing players

PK-35 missing players