Veikkausliiga
Gnistan vs KuPS
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Mustapekka Areena
Gnistan vs KuPS Prediction & Stats - Veikkausliiga 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Gnistan vs KuPS carries real history into this round of the Veikkausliiga.
The two sides meet on 01/08 (Saturday) at Mustapekka Areena, 17:00 (UK time).
Read the Gnistan vs KuPS prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Gnistan vs KuPS
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Gnistan vs KuPS call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 30-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes KuPS the side to beat, with roughly 31% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Veikkausliiga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Gnistan Preview
Gnistan reach this fixture 17 match into their Veikkausliiga. Here is where Gnistan stand:
In this competition
8 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost
1.65 points per game
27 scored, at 1.59 a game
21 conceded, at 1.24 a game
Gnistan, season-wide
8 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Adeleke Akinola Akinyemi, 9 goals
Most assists: Joakim Latonen, 5 assists
Recent results — Gnistan
26/07/2026 08:00
18/07/2026 10:00
11/07/2026 10:00
04/07/2026 08:00
27/06/2026 12:00
KuPS: how they are travelling
KuPS come in 17 matches into their Veikkausliiga.
Here is what KuPS have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 6 drawn, 1 lost
2.12 points per game
32 scored, at 1.88 a game
16 conceded, at 0.94 a game
KuPS, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Bob Nii Armah, 2 goals
Most assists: Clinton Antwi, 2 assists
Recent results — KuPS
28/07/2026 11:00
25/07/2026 10:00
21/07/2026 12:00
18/07/2026 10:00
14/07/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours KuPS
KuPS have generally come out ahead of Gnistan in their recent meetings.
From 8 match(es):
KuPS: 6 win(s)
Gnistan: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Gnistan vs KuPS prediction.
Form comparison Gnistan vs KuPS
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Gnistan
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.65 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 63% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.82 | 3.75 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 2.13 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 1.63 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 50% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 38% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 13% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.63 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.39 | 1.65 |
Away Team
KuPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.12 |
| Home |
W
W
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 59% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.82 | 3 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.88 | 2 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 1 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 67% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 11% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.85 | 1.74 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 1.11 | 1.18 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
With Gnistan and KuPS both looking to attack, this match is likely to see plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
That’s why we’re backing over 2.5 goals, a bet that wins if at least three goals are scored.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Gnistan and KuPS in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing KuPS.
With odds of 1.36, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Gnistan’s recent struggles and KuPS’s form.
Fixture information - Gnistan vs KuPS
Match: Gnistan vs KuPS
Competition: Veikkausliiga
Date: Saturday, 01/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: Mustapekka Areena
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Stats
The statistics for Gnistan vs KuPS that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.19
League: 2.65
Both Teams to Score
57%
League: 52%
Over 1.5+
94%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
51%
League: 47%
Cards
3.75
League: 3.69
Corners
10.88
League: 9.91
Home Team
Gnistan
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.65 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 63% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.82 | 3.75 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 2.13 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 1.63 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 50% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 38% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 13% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.63 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.39 | 1.65 |
Away Team
KuPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.12 |
| Home |
W
W
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 59% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.82 | 3 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.88 | 2 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 1 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 67% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 11% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.85 | 1.74 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 1.11 | 1.18 |
Corners
10.18 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
KuPS received +5% more corners than Gnistan in the Veikkausliiga
10.7 / Match
Inter Turku
(3)
Oulu
(2)
Mariehamn
(8)
Lahti
(3)
VPS
(3)
Jaro
(6)
Lahti
(2)(1)
VPS
(6)
SJK
(9)
HJK
(4)
Ilves
(4)
TPS
(10)
VPS
(4)
Inter Turku
Cards
2 / Match
+48% Cards / Match
Gnistan received +48% more cards than KuPS in the Veikkausliiga
1.35 / Match
Inter Turku
(1)
Oulu
(2)
Mariehamn
(0)
Lahti
(2)
VPS
(1)
Jaro
(4)
Lahti
(3)(2)
VPS
(3)
SJK
(0)
HJK
(1)
Ilves
(1)
TPS
(4)
VPS
(2)
Inter Turku
Goals Scored
1.59 / Match
+18%
KuPS is +18% better in terms of goals scored
1.88 / Match
Inter Turku
(2)
Oulu
(2)
Mariehamn
(4)
Lahti
(0)
VPS
(1)
Jaro
(1)
Lahti
(1)(3)
VPS
(2)
SJK
(4)
HJK
(4)
Ilves
(2)
TPS
(1)
VPS
(1)
Inter Turku
Goals Conceded
1.24 / Match
+24%
Gnistan condeded +24% more goals than KuPS
0.94 / Match
Inter Turku
(1)
Oulu
(0)
Mariehamn
(2)
Lahti
(1)
VPS
(1)
Jaro
(1)
Lahti
(0)(1)
VPS
(0)
SJK
(0)
HJK
(3)
Ilves
(1)
TPS
(1)
VPS
(1)
Inter Turku
Veikkausliiga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KuPS
|
17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 36 | 2.12 |
| 2 |
Inter Turku
|
16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 31 | 1.94 |
| 3 |
VPS
|
17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 27 | 1.59 |
| 4 |
Oulu
|
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 27 | 1.59 |
| 5 |
HJK
|
16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 25 | 1.56 |
| 6 |
Gnistan
|
16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 25 | 1.56 |
| 7 |
Lahti
|
16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 1.38 |
| 8 |
TPS
|
16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 22 | 1.38 |
| 9 |
Ilves
|
16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 19 | 1.19 |
| 10 |
Jaro
|
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 33 | -16 | 15 | 0.88 |
| 11 |
SJK
|
17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 27 | -8 | 14 | 0.82 |
| 12 |
Mariehamn
|
17 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 36 | -27 | 5 | 0.29 |
Odds
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