Honka vs EPS - Kakkonen - Lohko B

Tactical intrigue takes centre stage on May 22, 2026 as Honka and EPS prepare to square off at the home ground, with both managers known for their strategic nuance in the Kakkonen - Lohko B. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Both Honka and EPS will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Kakkonen - Lohko B. The hosts have hit a rich vein of form, LWWDW over their last five outings translating into a 72.22% win rate this campaign. EPS travel in decent nick, LDLWW in their last five and a win rate of 55.56% this season. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Elsewhere, there was a useful win for Atletico Madrid to end Sevilla's unlikely winning run.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Honka will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while EPS must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. In attack, Brazilian forward Kaua Elias has emerged as a name of interest, with United scouts watching the Shakhtar Donetsk striker after his hat‑trick against Kudrivka on Monday.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Chelsea urged to sign Man United flop by ex-midfielder: ‘He can be outstanding’.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 3-3 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.