Gnistan vs HJK: match statistics
Gnistan vs HJK: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gnistan play HJK in Veikkausliiga (Finland). The match date is 18 April 2026 at 13:00. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Gnistan: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. HJK: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gnistan scores 1.56 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. HJK scores 1.69 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.67 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gnistan 44%, HJK 44%. Over 2.5: Gnistan 38%, HJK 56%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
HJK has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.42. Gnistan: 12.4 shots per match, HJK: 13.0.
Match halves
Gnistan: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.94. HJK: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 1.06.
Goals by minute
Gnistan: 61-75 (7 goals). HJK: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Veikkausliiga: 2.67 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
4 H2H matches: 2-1-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 75%.
Match description
HJK is the favorite: they sit 5th versus Gnistan's 12th and have scored 10 goals in the last 5 matches with 3 wins, while Gnistan has 5 goals and 2 wins over the same period. Gnistan have significant defensive issues at home — conceding an average of 5 goals per home match, 0% clean sheets and a 100% home loss rate (0 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses), with xG for/against of 1.46/1.77 (difference -0.31). Offensively the hosts register on average 12 shots per match, 5 on target, and a conversion rate of 8%, so they create chances but it does not translate into consistent results (PPG in last 5 matches 1.4). The visitors average 1.8 points per match in the last 5 and have conceded 5 goals in that period, indicating more efficient finishing and steadier defending. Considering the advantage in goals scored (10 vs 5), higher PPG (1.8 vs 1.4) and Gnistan's weak home defence, I pick HJK to win.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Gnistan | HJK | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.38 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Gnistan is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Gnistan · 1.4 pts / match - HJK
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 8% better for: goals scored per match.
1.56 goals / match - Gnistan · 1.69 goals / match - HJK
Gnistan scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while HJK keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 matches).
HJK scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while Gnistan keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Gnistan
Over / Under — HJK
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Gnistan is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Gnistan · 1.38 pts / match - HJK
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gnistan - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
HJK - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Gnistan
HJK
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Veikkausliiga).
Teams vs league
| Gnistan | Liga | HJK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.81 | 2.67 | ▲ 2.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 28% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 75% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Gnistan 2 - 1 - 1 HJK. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 75% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Gnistan vs HJK?
The Veikkausliiga match finished Gnistan 0:3 HJK. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Gnistan and HJK?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Gnistan won 2, HJK won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gnistan vs HJK?
Gnistan score 1.56 goals per game on average and HJK 1.69. The Veikkausliiga average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Gnistan's matches and 44% of HJK's.
What form are Gnistan and HJK in?
Over the last 5 games Gnistan have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and HJK 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gnistan vs HJK?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Gnistan vs HJK: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.