Let's start withthe Finnish Premier League: Jaro vs. Vasa!
I have no doubt about Jaro's determination,because this is the debut of their new stadium, and they will definitely play with all their might.
However, I do have some doubts about their strength,because their star striker Sissoko, who seemingly fell from the sky, is suspended.
First of all, the opening of this new stadium might not necessarily be a good thing.
Although their old stadium was quite dilapidated, it actually posed more headaches for the opponents.
For example, Vasa's coach Nuorella complained about Jaro's home ground before their last visit.
The reasoning is simple: no matter how shabby the stadium is, the home team is always more familiar with it, making it easier to avoid pitfalls, while the away team tends to have more headaches.
Moreover, their previous home ground wasone of the only two natural grass fields in the Finnish Premier Leaguewhich made it even more challenging for other teams with artificial turf.
Now that it has been replaced with artificial turf, visiting teams will definitely find it easier to adapt.
Additionally, the suspension of star striker Sissoko is a significant setback.
Jaro's offense this season has actually been quite poor, with only 17 goals scored, tied for the second least in the Finnish Premier League.
Of those 17 goals, Sissoko alone scored 10, accounting for an astonishing 59%!
He is also the current top scorer in the Finnish Premier Leagueand is leading by a wide margin!
This is not just inflated statistics; his individual ability is genuinely impressive.
For instance, in the last match against Vasa, although he didn't score, his impact was substantial.
Vasa also knows how formidable he is,so they specifically assigned two players to mark himand were determined not to let him have an easy time with the ball.
Yet they still couldn't contain him,as he assisted in equalizing the score from a retreating position.
With such a super striker who can handle two defenders gone, Vasa's defensive pressure will be significantly reduced.
In fact, while Vasa's defense is relatively weak,their offense is quite good, making them the strongest in the lower half of the Finnish Premier League.
Jaro and Vasa have conceded the same number of goals, both at 25, with defensive levels being equally poor, so they might struggle to keep it tight.
So, with a weak defense and the absence of a star striker, this match will be quite challenging.
Moreover, Vasa has made some reinforcements during the summer transfer window, so their overall strength has improved a bit.
Some new signings have already made contributions, like Dawusi, who equalized last time and has played over 30 minutes in two substitute appearances since joining, showcasing significant impact.
Thus, even though Jaro isn't afraid of Vasa this season, having eliminated them in last month's Finnish Cup,
today's debut at their new home adds an interesting twist, and the director's attitudemight suggest a desire to turn the tables and disrupt the atmospherewhich likely isn't without reason.
Can Vasa satisfy the fans? What do you think? The little pub hopes for their triumphant return.
Alright, for today's other matches, I will still send out text opinions in the evening. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. "Watch the game and understand it," and let's meet again!
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