Veikkausliiga
HJK vs VPS
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 13:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Bolt Arena
HJK vs VPS Prediction & Stats - Veikkausliiga 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. HJK vs VPS carries real history into this round of the Veikkausliiga.
The two sides meet on 18/07 (Saturday) at Bolt Arena, 13:00 (UK time).
Read the HJK vs VPS prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on HJK vs VPS
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the HJK vs VPS call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or VPS
Last updated on 17-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes HJK the side to beat, with roughly 45% 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.
HJK Preview
HJK reach this fixture 15 match into their Veikkausliiga. Here is where Klubi stand:
In this competition
6 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost
1.47 points per game
25 scored, at 1.67 a game
19 conceded, at 1.27 a game
Klubi, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — HJK
11/07/2026 08:00
27/06/2026 10:00
23/06/2026 13:00
17/06/2026 11:00
13/06/2026 10:00
VPS: how they are travelling
VPS come in 15 matches into their Veikkausliiga.
Here is what VPS have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 6 drawn, 2 lost
1.8 points per game
22 scored, at 1.47 a game
11 conceded, at 0.73 a game
VPS, season-wide
7 won, 6 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Luka Smyth, 7 goals
Most assists: Jayden Turfkruier, 3 assists
Recent results — VPS
10/07/2026 12:00
04/07/2026 11:00
27/06/2026 12:00
23/06/2026 11:00
17/06/2026 14:00
The head-to-head favours HJK
Recent meetings have tended to go HJK's way against VPS.
From 29 match(es):
HJK: 17 win(s)
VPS: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 7
It is a pattern worth weighing in the HJK vs VPS prediction.
Form comparison HJK vs VPS
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
HJK
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
D
W
|
1.47 |
| Home |
L
D
W
D
W
|
1.57 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
L
|
1.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 43% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.93 | 2.86 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.43 | 1.88 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.43 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 29% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 43% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.6 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.63 | 1.35 |
Away Team
VPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
D
|
2.25 |
| Away |
D
W
L
D
W
|
1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 63% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2.88 | 1.43 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 2.13 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 63% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 13% | 43% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.52 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.28 | 1.32 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
If you’re expecting lots of goals in HJK vs VPS, you might want to reconsider.
Neither side has shown enough attacking quality to upset their opponent’s defense consistently, which is why we predict this match to stay under 2.5 goals.
👉 Prediction: HJK to Win the 1st Half
HJK has been strong in the opening 45 minutes at home this season. Whether it's their tactical approach or the boost from their home crowd, they consistently come out strong.
We expect them to follow the same pattern against VPS, making HJK to win the first half a strong betting option.
Fixture information - HJK vs VPS
Match: HJK vs VPS
Competition: Veikkausliiga
Date: Saturday, 18/07/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue: Bolt Arena
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Stats
The statistics for HJK vs VPS that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.15
League: 2.7
Both Teams to Score
36%
League: 52%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
36%
League: 48%
Cards
3.71
League: 3.67
Corners
10.85
League: 9.74
Home Team
HJK
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
D
W
|
1.47 |
| Home |
L
D
W
D
W
|
1.57 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
L
|
1.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 43% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.93 | 2.86 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.43 | 1.88 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.43 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 29% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 43% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.6 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.63 | 1.35 |
Away Team
VPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
D
|
2.25 |
| Away |
D
W
L
D
W
|
1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 63% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2.88 | 1.43 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 2.13 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 63% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 13% | 43% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.52 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.28 | 1.32 |
Corners
10.87 / Match
+17% Corners / Match
HJK received +17% more corners than VPS in the Veikkausliiga
9.27 / Match
Lahti
(3)
KuPS
(8)
Mariehamn
(7)
Inter Turku
(10)
Jaro
(3)
Mariehamn
(7)
VPS
(4)(2)
SJK
(4)
Mariehamn
(4)
Gnistan
(2)
Oulu
(2)
SJK
(2)
KuPS
(9)
TPS
Cards
1.33 / Match
+56% Cards / Match
VPS received +56% more cards than HJK in the Veikkausliiga
2.07 / Match
Lahti
(0)
KuPS
(0)
Mariehamn
(1)
Inter Turku
(2)
Jaro
(2)
Mariehamn
(2)
VPS
(1)(4)
SJK
(0)
Mariehamn
(1)
Gnistan
(1)
Oulu
(1)
SJK
(3)
KuPS
(1)
TPS
Goals Scored
1.67 / Match
+14%
HJK is +14% better in terms of goals scored
1.47 / Match
Lahti
(0)
KuPS
(0)
Mariehamn
(4)
Inter Turku
(3)
Jaro
(5)
Mariehamn
(1)
VPS
(1)(1)
SJK
(4)
Mariehamn
(1)
Gnistan
(5)
Oulu
(2)
SJK
(1)
KuPS
(0)
TPS
Goals Conceded
1.27 / Match
+43%
HJK condeded +43% more goals than VPS
0.73 / Match
Lahti
(2)
KuPS
(4)
Mariehamn
(0)
Inter Turku
(3)
Jaro
(2)
Mariehamn
(0)
VPS
(2)(0)
SJK
(0)
Mariehamn
(1)
Gnistan
(1)
Oulu
(1)
SJK
(1)
KuPS
(1)
TPS
Veikkausliiga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KuPS
|
15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 30 | 2 |
| 2 |
Inter Turku
|
15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 30 | 2 |
| 3 |
VPS
|
15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 27 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
Oulu
|
15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 26 | 1.73 |
| 5 |
HJK
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 6 |
TPS
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 7 |
Gnistan
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 8 |
Lahti
|
15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 9 |
Ilves
|
15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 29 | -4 | 16 | 1.07 |
| 10 |
SJK
|
15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 23 | -5 | 14 | 0.93 |
| 11 |
Jaro
|
15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 32 | -17 | 11 | 0.73 |
| 12 |
Mariehamn
|
15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 33 | -25 | 4 | 0.27 |
Odds
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