HJK Helsinki sit 3rd in the Veikkausliiga on 37 points from 22 matches, having scored 36 and conceded 27. The model rates their attack at 0.57× the league average and their defence at 1.53× goals conceded, where 1 is average and a lower defensive figure is better — below average at both ends by these numbers. Across their last 5 league matches they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, most recently drawing with KuPS 0-0 away. That is 1.68 points a match, scoring 1.64 and conceding 1.23 per game across 11 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats. That leaves them 6 points behind KuPS at the top, in a table of 12. Among the 12 rated sides in the division that is the 3rd-best attack and the 1st-best defence. They scored in 4 of those 5 and kept 2 clean sheets. Next they travel to Gnistan in the Veikkausliiga on 18 September 2026, a match the model gives them 34%.
Model rating
How the model rates this team from its recent expected-goals output, relative to the league average — how the ratings are built.
Veikkausliiga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 38 | 23 | +15 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter Turku | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 29 | 16 | +13 | 42 |
| 3 | HJK Helsinki | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 27 | +9 | 37 |
| 4 | Gnistan | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 29 | +7 | 36 |
| 5 | AC Oulu | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 34 |
| 6 | VPS | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 22 | +7 | 33 |
| 7 | Lahti | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 19 | +7 | 32 |
| 8 | Turku PS | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 23 | +5 | 31 |
| 9 | Ilves | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 34 | 37 | -3 | 25 |
| 10 | SJK | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 33 | -8 | 19 |
| 11 | FF Jaro | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 44 | -26 | 15 |
| 12 | Mariehamn | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 43 | -26 | 14 |
HJK Helsinki sit 3 of 12, as the table stands today. Every competition we cover.
Recent league form
- D0-0away to KuPS13 September 2026
- W2-1Inter Turku9 September 2026
- W2-1away to Ilves31 August 2026
- L2-3Gnistan23 August 2026
- W3-0FF Jaro16 August 2026
Last 5 league matches, most recent first.
Next match: HJK Helsinki vs Gnistan
HJK Helsinki travel to Gnistan at Markku.fi Areena, Helsinki on 18 September 2026, 16:00 UTC. The model makes it 34% HJK Helsinki, 26% draw and 40% Gnistan, with a most likely scoreline of 2-1. It projects 1.74 expected goals for HJK Helsinki against 1.99. Beyond the result it puts both teams to score at 72% and over 2.5 goals at 72%.
Full preview and model analysis for HJK Helsinki vs Gnistan
Recent meetings with Gnistan
- 23 August 2026HJK Helsinki 2–3 GnistanVeikkausliiga
- 18 April 2026Gnistan 0–3 HJK HelsinkiVeikkausliiga
- 10 March 2026HJK Helsinki 3–0 GnistanFriendlies Clubs
- 7 February 2026HJK Helsinki 3–1 GnistanLeague Cup
- 3 November 2025Gnistan 2–2 HJK HelsinkiVeikkausliiga
The last 5 meetings between the two, most recent first.
Upcoming fixtures
Recent results
Leading scorers
- M. Borchers4 goals
- T. Pukki3 goals2 assists
League goals this season.