Second-placed PK-35 travel to face ninth-placed KäPa (Käpylän Pallo) in Finnish Ykkösliiga Matchday 23. PK-35 sit firmly in the promotion hunt with 45 points from 22 games (13 wins, 6 draws, 3 losses, +23 GD), while KäPa are struggling near the bottom with just 18 points (4 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses, –14 GD).
Form Guide
- KäPa: Recent form includes draws and losses (D D L L L in some sequences). They have been poor at home lately and sit deep in the table.
- PK-35: Excellent recent run (unbeaten in last 5 league games in many reports, strong away record with multiple clean sheets). They have scored freely while conceding very few (only 14 goals against all season).
Head-to-head favours PK-35. They beat KäPa 3-1 earlier this season (July) and have generally dominated recent meetings, with several draws and few KäPa wins.
Team News & Outlook
Limited specific injury details available, but PK-35 under coach Tiago Santos look settled and organised. KäPa, managed by Lari Lummepuro, have struggled for consistency and goals.
PK-35’s solid defence and clinical attacking play make them clear favourites, especially given KäPa’s home struggles. Expect the visitors to control possession and create the better chances.
Prediction
KäPa 1-2 PK-35
PK-35 should secure another three points to keep pressure on leaders KTP. A comfortable away win is the most likely outcome, though KäPa may score on the counter or from a set-piece.
