VIFK vs KPV Kokkola tips and predictions

Salvage mission for VIFK

Conventional wisdom says that when these sides lock horns they are bound to produce some goals.

KPV Kokkola are favoured by the sportsbooks but this home side deserves to be in the conversation.

Looking at the recent results for both sides, the hosts have reached 6 wins in 12 matches while the travelling side has suffered reverses in 3 of their recent 4 matches on the road. On the face of it you could believe that KPV Kokkola will win this in cruise control. This preview outlines some reasons why that might not be the case.

VIFK can take motivation from what they have done in the past to win against the odds. These home players have found some form on their own soil. They have scored three or more goals in 6 of their recent 16 home matches and their determination has been evident all over the field. In defence they have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 11 home games.

When tested away from home KPV Kokkola have actually conceded two or more goals in all of their last 4 matches. It could be a case of so near and yet so far for the unfancied side, but they really can do this.

Most observers believe that both sides can score despite the favouritism for KPV Kokkola. But with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that makes more sense here. And in the total goals line, it's fewer than three goals in this match considering the prices available.

As you're reading this you'll have probably seen the recent attacking performances by the hosts before reading this preview. If they are to get the job done, it is important that they build on these displays.