Veikkausliiga
KuPS vs HJK
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 - 13:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Savon Sanomat Areena
KuPS vs HJK Prediction & Stats - Veikkausliiga 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. KuPS vs HJK carries real history into this round of the Veikkausliiga.
The two sides meet on 13/09 (Sunday) at Savon Sanomat Areena, 13:00 (UK time).
Read the KuPS vs HJK prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on KuPS vs HJK
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the KuPS vs HJK call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: KuPS or Draw
Last updated on 11-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes KuPS the side to beat, with roughly 44% 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.
KuPS Preview
KuPS reach this fixture 23 match into their Veikkausliiga. Here is where KuPS stand:
In this competition
12 won, 8 drawn, 3 lost
1.91 points per game
39 scored, at 1.7 a game
24 conceded, at 1.04 a game
KuPS, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Bob Nii Armah, 2 goals
Most assists: Clinton Antwi, 2 assists
Recent results — KuPS
08/09/2026 12:00
31/08/2026 12:00
27/08/2026 11:00
23/08/2026 08:00
20/08/2026 15:00
HJK: how they are travelling
HJK come in 23 matches into their Veikkausliiga.
Here is what Klubi have produced:
In this competition
12 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost
1.74 points per game
38 scored, at 1.65 a game
28 conceded, at 1.22 a game
Klubi, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Teemu Pukki, 3 goals
Most assists: Teemu Pukki, 2 assists
Recent results — Klubi
09/09/2026 11:00
31/08/2026 12:00
23/08/2026 08:00
16/08/2026 09:00
13/08/2026 14:30
The head-to-head favours KuPS
Recent meetings have tended to go KuPS's way against HJK.
From 42 match(es):
KuPS: 13 win(s)
HJK: 11 win(s)
Drawn: 18
It is a pattern worth weighing in the KuPS vs HJK prediction.
Form comparison KuPS vs HJK
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
KuPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
D
|
1.91 |
| Home |
L
D
W
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
W
|
1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 55% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 3.18 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 1.91 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 1.27 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 73% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 27% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 9% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 1.81 | 1.79 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.18 | 1.31 |
Away Team
HJK
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
W
L
|
1.74 |
| Home |
L
W
L
W
W
|
1.92 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
L
|
1.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 58% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.92 | 2.82 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.67 | 1.64 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 1.25 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 42% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 42% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 17% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.53 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.47 | 1.23 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Who wins this match between KuPS and HJK? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.
After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
If you’re expecting lots of goals in KuPS vs HJK, 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.
Fixture information - KuPS vs HJK
Match: KuPS vs HJK
Competition: Veikkausliiga
Date: Sunday, 13/09/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue: Savon Sanomat Areena
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Stats
The statistics for KuPS vs HJK that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.81
League: 2.55
Both Teams to Score
54%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
79%
League: 72%
Over 2.5+
52%
League: 46%
Cards
2.7
League: 3.74
Corners
11.43
League: 9.9
Home Team
KuPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
D
|
1.91 |
| Home |
L
D
W
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
W
|
1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 55% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 3.18 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 1.91 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 1.27 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 73% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 27% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 9% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 1.81 | 1.79 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.18 | 1.31 |
Away Team
HJK
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
W
L
|
1.74 |
| Home |
L
W
L
W
W
|
1.92 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
L
|
1.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 58% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.92 | 2.82 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.67 | 1.64 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 1.25 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 42% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 42% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 17% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.53 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.47 | 1.23 |
Corners
10.43 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
HJK received +1% more corners than KuPS in the Veikkausliiga
10.56 / Match
Gnistan
(5)
Inter Turku
(2)
Mariehamn
(10)
Lahti
(4)
TPS
(2)
Gnistan
(3)
VPS
(1)(3)
Inter Turku
(4)
Ilves
(1)
Gnistan
(4)
Jaro
(6)
Oulu
(16)
SJK
(4)
TPS
Cards
1.35 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1.35 / Match
Gnistan
(2)
Inter Turku
(2)
Mariehamn
(1)
Lahti
(1)
TPS
(0)
Gnistan
(2)
VPS
(2)(0)
Inter Turku
(1)
Ilves
(2)
Gnistan
(0)
Jaro
(3)
Oulu
(1)
SJK
(1)
TPS
Goals Scored
1.7 / Match
+3%
KuPS is +3% better in terms of goals scored
1.65 / Match
Gnistan
(1)
Inter Turku
(0)
Mariehamn
(2)
Lahti
(2)
TPS
(1)
Gnistan
(1)
VPS
(3)(2)
Inter Turku
(2)
Ilves
(2)
Gnistan
(3)
Jaro
(1)
Oulu
(0)
SJK
(1)
TPS
Goals Conceded
1.04 / Match
+15%
HJK condeded +15% more goals than KuPS
1.22 / Match
Gnistan
(1)
Inter Turku
(1)
Mariehamn
(4)
Lahti
(1)
TPS
(1)
Gnistan
(0)
VPS
(1)(1)
Inter Turku
(1)
Ilves
(3)
Gnistan
(0)
Jaro
(0)
Oulu
(3)
SJK
(0)
TPS
Veikkausliiga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KuPS
|
22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 38 | 23 | 15 | 43 | 1.95 |
| 2 |
Inter Turku
|
22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 42 | 1.91 |
| 3 |
HJK
|
22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 27 | 9 | 37 | 1.68 |
| 4 |
Gnistan
|
22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 36 | 1.64 |
| 5 |
Oulu
|
22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 34 | 1.55 |
| 6 |
VPS
|
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Lahti
|
22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 32 | 1.45 |
| 8 |
TPS
|
22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 31 | 1.41 |
| 9 |
Ilves
|
22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 34 | 37 | -3 | 25 | 1.14 |
| 10 |
SJK
|
22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 33 | -8 | 19 | 0.86 |
| 11 |
Jaro
|
22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 44 | -26 | 15 | 0.68 |
| 12 |
Mariehamn
|
22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 43 | -26 | 14 | 0.64 |
Odds
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