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HJK KuPS betting prediction
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Betting suggestion:
This Finnish derby promises to be open and with opportunities for both sides, considering HJK's attacking momentum and KuPS' need to rehabilitate after two defeats. The recent record shows that in 7 of the last 8 head-to-heads, both teams have scored, with the games always moving and being decided in detail. With HJK on a roll and playing at home against a KuPS side under pressure to react, we believe that both teams will score in this match. The attacking quality of both teams, coupled with the importance of the match in defining the championship, should make for a spectacle with goals on both sides.
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Preview
HJK and KuPS meet at Bolt Arena, in a match for the 9th round of the Veikkausliiga. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history favours the away team, since they have a record of 2 wins and 5 draws in the last 7 matches. Sure enough, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 21‑10‑2023, in a match for the Veikkausliiga, KuPS won by (1‑2). The goals of the match were scored by Pyry Soiri (63' ), for HJK, and by Eliton Júnior (8' ) and Seth Saarinen (67' ), for KuPS. Although this is a match between 3rd and 1st of the league table, it’s actually a match between the 3rd best in home matches and the 7th best in away matches.
Analysis HJK
The home team is currently in the 3rd position of the league, with 16 points won, after 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against SJK, by (4‑2). In the last match, they won in an away match against Mariehamn, by (0‑4). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since they have won 7 points in away matches, with 10 goals scored and 5 conceded, against 9 points won at their stadium, with 11 goals scored and 5 conceded. In their last match, for the Suomen Cup, they got a home win against JäPS by (2‑1). In the last 4 home league matches HJK has a record of 3 wins and 1 loss, so they have won 9 points out of 12 possible. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 9 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 9 matches for this competition. This is a team that likes to score first. They have opened up the score in 7 of the last 9 matches for the Veikkausliiga, they have reached half‑time in front in 5 of those 7 matches and have held on to the lead until the end of the 90' in 5 of them.
HJK go into the 10th round of the Veikkausliiga in third place with 16 points, showing solid and consistent soccer this season. The team is on the back of an impressive run of five consecutive victories, including a 4-0 win away to Mariehamn last time out. With 21 goals scored and only 10 conceded in 9 games, the team boasts the best attack in the competition and one of the safest defenses. The coach has implemented an attacking and engaging style of play, mainly using the 4-3-3 with variations to 4-2-3-1, prioritizing possession and quick transitions through the corridors. The team has shown great tactical versatility, alternating between patient build-up when facing a rearguard action and aggressive verticality against teams that want to play. Playing at the Bolt Arena, where they have been virtually unbeatable this season, HJK are looking to close the gap on leaders KuPS and keep the national title race alive. The recent history between the teams is balanced, with plenty of goals and games decided down to the last detail.
HJK go into the 10th round of the Veikkausliiga in third place with 16 points, showing solid and consistent soccer this season. The team is on the back of an impressive run of five consecutive victories, including a 4-0 win away to Mariehamn last time out. With 21 goals scored and only 10 conceded in 9 games, the team boasts the best attack in the competition and one of the safest defenses. The coach has implemented an attacking and engaging style of play, mainly using the 4-3-3 with variations to 4-2-3-1, prioritizing possession and quick transitions through the corridors. The team has shown great tactical versatility, alternating between patient build-up when facing a rearguard action and aggressive verticality against teams that want to play. Playing at the Bolt Arena, where they have been virtually unbeatable this season, HJK are looking to close the gap on leaders KuPS and keep the national title race alive. The recent history between the teams is balanced, with plenty of goals and games decided down to the last detail.
Confirmed Lineup: Thijmen Nijhuis, Kaius Simojoki, Ville Tikkanen, Georgios Antzoulas, M. Ylitolva, Pyry Mentu, Alexander Ring, Liam Möller, Giorgos Kanellopoulos, Santeri Hostikka, Teemu Pukki.
Coach: T. Korkeakunnas.
Analysis KuPS
The away team is currently in the 1st position of the league, with 22 points won, after 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Ilves, by (3‑0). In the last match, they lost in a home match against VPS, by (0‑2). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, since they have won 7 points in away matches and 15 points at their stadium, with 10 goals scored and 3 goals conceded at home, against 6 goals scored and 6 conceded in away matches. In their last match, for the Suomen Cup, they got an away win against TPV by (0‑2). In the last 4 away league matches KuPS has a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, so they have won 7 points out of 12 possible. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition.
KuPS are the isolated leaders of the Veikkausliiga with 22 points from 10 games, but they are going through a period of instability with two consecutive defeats. The team is coming off painful defeats against VPS (2-0) and Ilves (3-0), both away from home, which interrupted a seven-game winning streak and raised questions about the team's ability to maintain a strong rhythm away from home. With 16 goals scored and 9 conceded, KuPS have balanced numbers but have shown defensive vulnerability in big games. The coach has opted for a compact 4-4-2 formation, seeking solidity in midfield and exploiting counter-attacks with his speedy forwards. Offensive transitions, which were the team's strong point at the start of the season, have struggled against well-positioned defenses. The direct clash against HJK always represents a watershed in the season, and the team needs to rediscover its best form to maintain its lead. In recent history, the games between the teams have usually been evenly matched with plenty of goals, including a 3-3 draw in the last Liigacup meeting in March.
KuPS are the isolated leaders of the Veikkausliiga with 22 points from 10 games, but they are going through a period of instability with two consecutive defeats. The team is coming off painful defeats against VPS (2-0) and Ilves (3-0), both away from home, which interrupted a seven-game winning streak and raised questions about the team's ability to maintain a strong rhythm away from home. With 16 goals scored and 9 conceded, KuPS have balanced numbers but have shown defensive vulnerability in big games. The coach has opted for a compact 4-4-2 formation, seeking solidity in midfield and exploiting counter-attacks with his speedy forwards. Offensive transitions, which were the team's strong point at the start of the season, have struggled against well-positioned defenses. The direct clash against HJK always represents a watershed in the season, and the team needs to rediscover its best form to maintain its lead. In recent history, the games between the teams have usually been evenly matched with plenty of goals, including a 3-3 draw in the last Liigacup meeting in March.
Confirmed Lineup: Johannes Kreidl, Ibrahim Cisse, Niko Hämäläinen, Samuli Miettinen, Doni Arifi, Jaakko Oksanen, Petteri Pennanen, Arttu Heinonen, Otto Ruoppi, Mohamed Toure, Saku Savolainen.
Coach: J. Honkavaara.
Frequently asked questions
👉 Which is the recommended bet for the HJK KuPS match?
The tip and bet suggestion for the HJK vs KuPS match, on 31 May 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Kenya, goes to: Both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on bet365.
👉 In which stadium will the HJK KuPS be played?
The HJK vs KuPS on 31 May 2025 will be played at Helsinki, Töölön Pallokenttä.
👉 Which is the most voted bet for this match?
The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Kenya, for the HJK KuPS match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by KuPS at with 50% of the tips.
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga - 2025
- 53% 70 / 132 Games
- Home team wins 41.43%
- Draws 21.43%
- Away team wins 37.14%
- Over 1.5 74.29%
- Over 2.5 61.43%
- Over 3.5 44.29%
- Goals 211
- Goals /match 3.01
- Goals /match home 1.5
- Goals /match away 1.51
- Both teams score 54.29%
- Goals after 80' 22.75%
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