Veikkausliiga
SJK vs KuPS
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: OmaSP Stadion
SJK vs KuPS Prediction & Stats - Veikkausliiga 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. SJK vs KuPS carries real history into this round of the Veikkausliiga.
The two sides meet on 18/07 (Saturday) at OmaSP Stadion, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the SJK vs KuPS prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on SJK vs KuPS
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the SJK vs KuPS call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or KuPS
Last updated on 17-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes KuPS the side to beat, with roughly 30% 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.
SJK Preview
SJK reach this fixture 15 match into their Veikkausliiga. Here is where SJK stand:
In this competition
3 won, 5 drawn, 7 lost
0.93 points per game
18 scored, at 1.2 a game
23 conceded, at 1.53 a game
SJK, season-wide
3 won, 5 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kasper Paananen, 4 goals
Most assists: Elias Mastokangas, 2 assists
Recent results — SJK
10/07/2026 12:00
04/07/2026 10:00
27/06/2026 07:00
23/06/2026 12:00
17/06/2026 14:00
KuPS: how they are travelling
KuPS come in 15 matches into their Veikkausliiga.
Here is what KuPS have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 6 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
27 scored, at 1.8 a game
15 conceded, at 1 a game
KuPS, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Bob Nii Armah, 1 goals
Most assists: Clinton Antwi, 1 assists
Recent results — KuPS
14/07/2026 11:00
07/07/2026 13:00
27/06/2026 10:00
23/06/2026 11:00
17/06/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours KuPS
KuPS have generally come out ahead of SJK in their recent meetings.
From 45 match(es):
KuPS: 19 win(s)
SJK: 12 win(s)
Drawn: 14
That trend is worth factoring into the SJK vs KuPS prediction.
Form comparison SJK vs KuPS
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
SJK
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
D
L
|
0.93 |
| Home |
W
L
L
L
D
|
1.14 |
| Away |
L
D
D
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 29% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 2.71 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.43 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 1.29 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 71% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 14% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.94 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.27 | 1.62 |
Away Team
KuPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Away |
W
W
D
D
L
|
1.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 63% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 2.88 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.88 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 63% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 38% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.87 | 1.77 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 1.1 | 1.19 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - SJK vs KuPS
Match: SJK vs KuPS
Competition: Veikkausliiga
Date: Saturday, 18/07/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: OmaSP Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for SJK vs KuPS that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.71
League: 2.7
Both Teams to Score
71%
League: 52%
Over 1.5+
93%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 48%
Cards
3.29
League: 3.67
Corners
13.57
League: 9.74
Home Team
SJK
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
D
L
|
0.93 |
| Home |
W
L
L
L
D
|
1.14 |
| Away |
L
D
D
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 29% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 2.71 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.43 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 1.29 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 71% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 14% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.94 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.27 | 1.62 |
Away Team
KuPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Away |
W
W
D
D
L
|
1.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 63% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 2.88 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.88 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 63% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 38% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.87 | 1.77 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 1.1 | 1.19 |
Corners
9.53 / Match
+14% Corners / Match
KuPS received +14% more corners than SJK in the Veikkausliiga
10.87 / Match
VPS
(8)
TPS
(6)
Ilves
(7)
Inter Turku
(0)
VPS
(4)
Lahti
(2)
Gnistan
(9)(9)
HJK
(4)
Ilves
(4)
TPS
(10)
VPS
(4)
Inter Turku
(9)
Lahti
(8)
Jaro
Cards
2.33 / Match
+94% Cards / Match
SJK received +94% more cards than KuPS in the Veikkausliiga
1.2 / Match
VPS
(3)
TPS
(3)
Ilves
(3)
Inter Turku
(4)
VPS
(2)
Lahti
(1)
Gnistan
(2)(0)
HJK
(1)
Ilves
(1)
TPS
(4)
VPS
(2)
Inter Turku
(0)
Lahti
(0)
Jaro
Goals Scored
1.2 / Match
+50%
KuPS is +50% better in terms of goals scored
1.8 / Match
VPS
(0)
TPS
(3)
Ilves
(2)
Inter Turku
(1)
VPS
(1)
Lahti
(3)
Gnistan
(2)(4)
HJK
(4)
Ilves
(2)
TPS
(1)
VPS
(1)
Inter Turku
(2)
Lahti
(3)
Jaro
Goals Conceded
1.53 / Match
+35%
SJK condeded +35% more goals than KuPS
1 / Match
VPS
(1)
TPS
(1)
Ilves
(2)
Inter Turku
(1)
VPS
(2)
Lahti
(2)
Gnistan
(3)(0)
HJK
(3)
Ilves
(1)
TPS
(1)
VPS
(1)
Inter Turku
(1)
Lahti
(0)
Jaro
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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