SJK vs. Ilves Match Preview Article

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In their previous league fixture, SJK managed a remarkable 4-1 home win against IFK Mariehamn.  

While they have been strong in attack with 14 goals scored in their last 6 games, their defence has let them down slightly, by conceeding 11 at the other end which has led to points being dropped.  They have scored in 5 of their last 6 home games, but they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 games overall.  

Goalscorer Rasmus Karjalainen will be planning to get himself on the scoresheet once more, having notched up 4 goals in his last 6 league matches for SJK.  

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Having secured a 2-1 home win against KTP in their latest league match, Ilves will have a positive feeling ahead of this match.  

It's been a rewarding period in front of goal, with 13 goals scored in their last 6 matches; that said, boss Joonas Rantanen will be less happy with his defence, who have conceded 4 goals in the same period.  They have scored in 5 of their last 6 games, and playing away from home, they're currenlty on a run of 3 clean sheets in a row.  

They have had a strong run of form recently, being undefeated in 5 of their last 6 games and picking up 4 wins along the way.  

On an individual basis, Joona Veteli will be looking to cause SJK some problems having scored 2 goals in Ilves' last 6 away games in the league.