Gnistan
Veikkausliiga
FT
0 - 3
Markku.fi Areena
Referee: M. Al-Emara
HJK Helsinki
League: Veikkausliiga
Venue: Markku.fi Areena
Referee: M. Al-Emara
Gnistan
Match Timeline
HJK Helsinki
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
37'
A. Akinyemi
Gnistan
⚽
44'
T. Pukki · Assist: L. Lingman
HJK Helsinki
🟨
48'
G. Europaeus
Gnistan
⚽
52'
T. Pukki · Assist: D. Ezeh
HJK Helsinki
🔄
59'
M. H. Bjurstrom ↔ S. Ylatupa
Gnistan
🔄
59'
S. Eremenko ↔ A. Jouhi
Gnistan
🔄
59'
A. Akinyemi ↔ O. Hannula
Gnistan
🔄
61'
T. Pukki ↔ M. Borchers
HJK Helsinki
🔄
61'
A. Cicale ↔ T. Mero
HJK Helsinki
🔄
72'
M. Kirilov ↔ J. Kallinen
HJK Helsinki
🟨
73'
O. Hannula
Gnistan
🔄
75'
D. Perez ↔ J. Latonen
Gnistan
⚽
79'
M. Bogicevic · Assist: P. Mentu
HJK Helsinki
🔄
83'
M. Ylitolva ↔ K. Simojoki
HJK Helsinki
🔄
83'
D. Ezeh ↔ L. Moller
HJK Helsinki
🔄
87'
R. Eremenko ↔ V. Hanninen
Gnistan
Main Prediction

Draw or Away

Confidence 79%
1X2
1X2
Draw or Away
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5

Probability Model

Home 21%
X 31.6%
Away 47.5%
1X 52.5%
X2 79%
12 68.4%

Tactical Setup

Gnistan formation 3-4-3
HJK Helsinki formation 4-2-3-1
Gnistan missing 0
HJK Helsinki missing 0

Key Squad Notes

Gnistan scorers S. Eremenko (1 goals)
HJK Helsinki scorers D. Ezeh (1 goals), T. Mero (1 goals), T. Pukki (1 goals)
HJK Helsinki creators D. Ezeh (1 assists), L. Lingman (1 assists)

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Gnistan and HJK Helsinki have faced each other 5 times recently.

Quick Insight

1X2: Draw or Away
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: X2 (79%)
Predicted formations: Gnistan 3-4-3 / HJK Helsinki 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Gnistan wins 1, draws 1, HJK Helsinki wins 3

Match Analysis

From their first 2 matches, Gnistan have collected 0 points and now occupy 12 place in the table. Their overall return of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses with goals at 1:6 reflects poor form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by S. Eremenko (1 goals), while defensively they have appeared very solid. At home, their split return of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.
HJK Helsinki arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 5 place with 3 points after 2 matches. The record of 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 defeats, together with a 3:1 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through D. Ezeh (1 goals), T. Mero (1 goals), T. Pukki (1 goals), with creative support from D. Ezeh (1 assists), L. Lingman (1 assists), while at the back they have looked very solid. Away from home, their split return of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses fits an unclear split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.
This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around HJK Helsinki's more proactive style and Gnistan's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. HJK Helsinki carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 5 with 3 points while Gnistan sit 12 on 0, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring HJK Helsinki. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Gnistan expected to line up in 3-4-3 and HJK Helsinki in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward HJK Helsinki having the stronger overall control. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.
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Gnistan
KuPS
0
1
L
04.04.26
Vei
Gnistan
AC Oulu
1
5
L
28.03.26
Fri
Gnistan
Kooteepee
1
1
D
21.03.26
Fri
Gnistan
PK-35
2
0
W
14.03.26
Fri
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1
3
L
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0
1
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3
0
W
27.03.26
Fri
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2
4
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21.03.26
Fri
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1
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3
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Gnistan
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1
5
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2
0
W
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Fri
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1
3
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2
4
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Lineups

Gnistan
Formation
HJK Helsinki
Ramilson Almeida
22
Ramilson Almeida
Rachide Gnanou
24
Rachide Gnanou
Ayo Obileye
67
Ayo Obileye
Marcelo Costa
4
Marcelo Costa
Max Bjurstrøm
20
↓
Max Bjurstrøm
Sergei Eremenko
14
↓
Sergei Eremenko
Gabriel Europaeus
15
Gabriel Europaeus
Edmund Arko-Mensah
12
Edmund Arko-Mensah
Roman Eremenko
26
↓
Roman Eremenko
Danny Pérez
11
↓
Danny Pérez
Adeleke Akinola Akinyemi
17
↓
Adeleke Akinola Akinyemi
Matej Marković
44
Matej Marković
Miska Ylitolva
28
↓
Miska Ylitolva
Mihailo Bogićević
31
⚽
Mihailo Bogićević
Ville Tikkanen
6
Ville Tikkanen
Leonel Montano
14
Leonel Montano
Lucas Lingman
10
🎯
Lucas Lingman
Pyry Mentu
8
🎯
Pyry Mentu
David Ezeh
19
🎯 ↓
David Ezeh
Martin Kirilov
30
↓
Martin Kirilov
Alfie Cicale
7
↓
Alfie Cicale
Teemu Pukki
20
⚽ 2 ↓
Teemu Pukki
Gnistan 3-4-3
Starting XI
22
Ramilson Almeida
G
24
Rachide Gnanou
D
67
Ayo Obileye
D
4
Marcelo Costa
D
20
Max Bjurstrøm
↓ 59'
D
14
Sergei Eremenko
↓ 59'
M
15
Gabriel Europaeus
🟨 48'
M
12
Edmund Arko-Mensah
D
26
Roman Eremenko
↓ 87'
M
11
Danny Pérez
↓ 75'
F
17
Adeleke Akinola Akinyemi
↓ 59' 🟨 37'
F
Substitutes
23
Saku Ylätupa
↑ 59'
F
31
Adam Jouhi
↑ 59'
M
27
Otto Hannula
↑ 59' 🟨 73'
M
10
Joakim Latonen
↑ 75'
F
19
Vertti Hänninen
↑ 87'
M
32
Niklas Lindström
G
40
Juhani Ojala
D
2
Benjamin Dahlström
D
20
Artur Atarah
M
HJK Helsinki 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
44
Matej Marković
G
28
Miska Ylitolva
↓ 83'
D
31
Mihailo Bogićević
⚽ 79'
D
6
Ville Tikkanen
D
14
Leonel Montano
D
10
Lucas Lingman
🎯 44'
M
8
Pyry Mentu
🎯 79'
M
19
David Ezeh
🎯 52' ↓ 83'
F
30
Martin Kirilov
↓ 72'
M
7
Alfie Cicale
↓ 61'
M
20
Teemu Pukki
⚽ 44' ⚽ 52' ↓ 61'
F
Substitutes
97
Toivo Mero
↑ 61'
M
9
Mads Borchers
↑ 61'
F
15
Jere Kallinen
↑ 72'
M
22
Liam Möller
↑ 83'
M
13
Kaius Simojoki
↑ 83'
D
1
Jesse Öst
G
47
Emil Levealahti
D
2
Brooklyn Lyons-Foster
D
26
Lassi Lappalainen
M

Head to Head

Gnistan vs HJK Helsinki 5 matches
18.04.2026
Gnistan 0 - 3 HJK Helsinki
Veikkausliiga
FT
10.03.2026
HJK Helsinki 3 - 0 Gnistan
Friendlies Clubs
FT
07.02.2026
HJK Helsinki 3 - 1 Gnistan
League Cup
FT
03.11.2025
Gnistan 2 - 2 HJK Helsinki
Veikkausliiga
FT
03.10.2025
HJK Helsinki 2 - 3 Gnistan
Veikkausliiga
FT