The Tapiolan Urheilupuisto is the venue for this match-up in the Finland Veikkausliiga as both sides do battle for three points. While one team is looking to get to the Europa League qualification spots, the other is looking to get out of the bottom six and into the Championship playoffs position. This means that the three points are very important for both teams and hereby sets up this match nicely.

Although there have been some disappointing draws in the mix, Honka would be pleased with the fact that they've managed to go unbeaten on home soil in the first half of the season. However, the Espoo based side would need to win more games rather than sharing the spoils with their opponents if they want to break into that top 3.

They recorded a comprehensive 2-0 win in their previous league game against SJK. A second-half brace from Dongou was more than enough as his side left the OmaSP Stadion with all three points. Given that they were beaten 5-2 in their Europa League qualification game, they now have more time to focus on their domestic campaign.

HIFK, on the other hand, fell off the pace in their previous game after failing to pick up points against TPS. A solitary goal from Aeaeritalo 6 minutes into the second half was all that separated both sides in a game where chances were few and far between for both sides.

The loss last time out made it their third successive loss after coming up short against Haka and FC Inter. As a result, wholesale changes need to be made by Kankkuken given the team's current form. Will they be able to bounce back?

Honka vs HIFK Predictions: 1-0

Comparing the current form of both sides, all fingers point towards an away win. Although it is not expected to be easy given the away side's decent away form, we expect the home team to narrowly come out atop.