Huima / Urho vs Jaro 2 - Kakkonen - Lohko C

There is a notable edge to this Kakkonen - Lohko C fixture. When Huima / Urho meet Jaro 2 at the home ground on June 6, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Kakkonen - Lohko C contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts have hit a rich vein of form, WWDWW over their last five outings translating into a 61.11% win rate this campaign. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, LLLDL over their last five with a campaign win rate of 44.44%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Huima / Urho will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Jaro 2 will back themselves to cause problems on the break. But it was a dual role for Rayo because he was also among the top dozen players for blocking crosses and winning possession in the defensive third.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Axel Hansell, with 2 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. St Johnstone twice gave up a lead before storming back to edge a seven-goal thriller on their Scottish Premiership return at home to Kilmarnock.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 3-3 draw feels like a fitting result. With positions in the Kakkonen - Lohko C table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.