HJK vs Gnistan: match statistics
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HJK vs Gnistan: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
HJK plays Gnistan in Veikkausliiga (Finland). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Bolt Arena.
Recent form
HJK has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Gnistan has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
HJK scores 1.81 goals per game and allows 1.19. Gnistan scores 1.48 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of HJK's games and 56% of Gnistan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 41%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
HJK has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.49 per game. HJK takes 13.9 shots per game, while Gnistan takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
HJK leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Gnistan leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.85 after halftime.
When the teams score
HJK's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Gnistan, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Veikkausliiga games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 3.71 goals, with both teams scoring in 71% of them.
Before kickoff
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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| HJK | Gnistan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
HJK is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - HJK · 1.2 pts / game - Gnistan
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
HJK is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.81 goals / game - HJK · 1.48 goals / game - Gnistan
HJK scores in 78% of games (21 of 27 games), while Gnistan keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 games).
Gnistan scores in 74% of games (20 of 27 games), while HJK keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - HJK
Over / Under - Gnistan
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
HJK is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / game - HJK · 1.3 pts / game - Gnistan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
HJK - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Gnistan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
HJK
Gnistan
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Veikkausliiga).
Teams vs league
| HJK | Liga | Gnistan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 48% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 43% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 30% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 72% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 74% | 72% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from HJK's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses against Gnistan. Games average 3.71 goals, and both teams scored in 71% of them.
FAQ
When do HJK and Gnistan play?
HJK face Gnistan on October 17, 2026 in Veikkausliiga at Bolt Arena. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between HJK and Gnistan?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches HJK won 2, Gnistan won 3 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.71 goals, with both teams scoring in 71% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before HJK vs Gnistan?
HJK score 1.81 goals per game on average and Gnistan 1.48. The Veikkausliiga average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 44% of HJK's matches and 56% of Gnistan's.
What form are HJK and Gnistan in?
Over the last 5 games HJK have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Gnistan 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for HJK vs Gnistan?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for HJK vs Gnistan: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.