Finland League Cup 28th Feb Haka - TamU

Both teams still goalless and pointless in this Pirkanmaa derby. TamU are for sure without 4 players Aapo Lappalainen, Ilari Ruuth, Toni Järvinen and Kristian Kojola, and 3-4 others are in doubt because of minor injuries. It might sound worse than it is, none of those mentioned are key players. Haka have lost already all three matches which may come as a surprise to many. Haka have no depth in the squad, and while they have been fielding unexperienced lower league players the outcome is hardly surprising. The Haka coach Sami Ristilä is also the most likely Veikkausliiga coach to get fired first this season because of unrealistic hopes of the management. Haka are missing at least Jani Kauppila, Maido Pakk and Jaakko Juuti. New recruit from Allsvenskan Toni Kuivasto is likely to play his first match wearing Haka shirt. Still tested for the season are Echiabhi Okodugha and Ben Traore.

Haka line-up is slightly better than in the previous rounds actually the best possible for the first time this season bar Hynynen who is on the bench, but there is nothing wrong in the TamU line-up either despite the talks of the coaching staff. The price of TamU at 1.95 is too low, TamU prices seem to be on the drop, but again, I will not back Haka even if they go over the limit. A no-no team to bet under current management. My option is to take a look at live action via my agent by the pitch.


At total goal market over 2.5 @ 2.06 is about right, if there was a way  to see Haka scoring I would take it gladly.

Asian Handicap updated price limits

Haka 0	:	TamU 0	3.17 - 1.46
Haka 0 & +0.5	:	TamU 0 & -0.5	2.45 - 1.69
Haka +0.5	:	TamU -0.5	2.00 - 2.00
Haka +0.5 & +1.0	:	TamU -0.5 & -1.0	1.73 - 2.38
Haka +1.0	:	TamU -1.0	1.52 - 2.93