PeKa vs Lahden Reipas tips and predictions

Kakkonen Group A match offers big price for home success

Lahden Reipas are favourites in the betting but this home side has to be part of the conversation.

Reviewing their respective results ahead of this match, the hosts have reached 3 home wins from their last 4 games while the travelling side has pulled up short at times. They've lost 12 of their recent 20 matches on the road. It'll be pretty noteworthy if PeKa win. However it's a fixture that has banana skin written all over it for Lahden Reipas.

If PeKa can have any bearing on the destiny of the match, it will have a lot to do with their recent goal spree. These home players are playing some decent stuff and they're gaining some momentum. They have scored three or more times in 4 of their recent 8 matches while their defensive line also deserves credit. Their recent displays have meant that they've kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 home games.

When tested away from home Lahden Reipas have actually conceded two or more times in 13 of their last 20 matches. To get this done the home team cannot doubt themselves in front of goal.

The sportsbooks have forecasted both sides to get in on the act despite the favouritism for Lahden Reipas. This preview is all about value though and with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that makes more sense on this occasion.

So Lahden Reipas are legitimate favourites but they are too short to back. It will ultimately come down to which group of players imposes their will on the other. If they are to get the job done, it might be how well PeKa execute on the counterattack that makes the difference.