KuPS vs HJK Helsinki Prediction, H2H & Stats
Finland: Veikkausliiga
· Championship Group - 24 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
0 - 4
KuPS
1 - 1
HJK Helsinki
0 - 2
KuPS
3 - 1
HJK Helsinki
1 - 0
KuPS
3 - 0
HJK Helsinki
0 - 0
KuPS
3 - 1
KuPS
1 - 0
HJK Helsinki
Veikkausliiga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS |
22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 38:23 | +15 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter Turku |
22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 29:16 | +13 | 42 |
| 3 | HJK Helsinki |
22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36:27 | +9 | 37 |
| 4 | Gnistan |
22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 36:29 | +7 | 36 |
| 5 | AC Oulu |
22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 25:25 | 0 | 34 |
| 6 | VPS |
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 29:22 | +7 | 33 |
| 7 | Lahti |
22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26:19 | +7 | 32 |
| 8 | Turku PS |
22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 28:23 | +5 | 31 |
| 9 | Ilves |
22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 34:37 | -3 | 25 |
| 10 | SJK |
22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 25:33 | -8 | 19 |
| 11 | FF Jaro |
22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18:44 | -26 | 15 |
| 12 | Mariehamn |
22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17:43 | -26 | 14 |
Top scorers
Veikkausliiga
M. Borchers
HJK Helsinki
13goals
T. Hytönen
Ilves
9goals
H. Sjögrell
Inter Turku
7goals
J. Moreno
KuPS
6goals
Martim Ferreira
Lahti
5goals
A. Akinyemi
Gnistan
5goals
L. Smyth
VPS
5goals
T. Pukki
HJK Helsinki
4goals
E. Tamminen
Ilves
4goals
B. Armah
KuPS
4goals
Recent form
2 - 0
VPS
W
2 - 4
Trabzonspor
L
1 - 0
KuPS
L
0 - 1
AC Oulu
L
0 - 2
KuPS
W
0 - 0
HJK Helsinki
D
1 - 1
KuPS
D
1 - 0
KuPS
L
1 - 0
Shamrock Rovers
W
2 - 4
Mariehamn
L
4 - 0
Gnistan
W
3 - 4
HJK Helsinki
W
6 - 0
VPS
W
1 - 1
HJK Helsinki
D
0 - 0
HJK Helsinki
D
2 - 1
Inter Turku
W
1 - 0
HJK Helsinki
L
1 - 2
HJK Helsinki
W
2 - 3
Gnistan
L
3 - 0
FF Jaro
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.55 KuPS · 1.45 HJK Helsinki
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
Veikkausliiga 2026When the goals come
Side by side
KuPS
HJK Helsinki
KuPS vs HJK Helsinki: preview and prediction
KuPS host HJK Helsinki in the Finland Veikkausliiga (Championship Group - 24) on Sunday, 13th September 2026 at 13:00 at Vare Areena, Kuopio. KuPS sit 1st in the table and HJK Helsinki 3rd.
KuPS are struggling, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (W-L-L-L-W). HJK Helsinki are in good shape, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (D-D-W-W-W).
In the last 9 meetings, KuPS won 5, HJK Helsinki won 2 and 2 ended level. These games average 2.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% and over 2.5 goals in 44%.
Our goal model expects about 1.55 goals for KuPS and 1.45 for HJK Helsinki. It gives KuPS the edge (40% home win, 24% draw, 36% away win), 58% for over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Away or Draw at odds of 1.67.
KuPS vs HJK Helsinki FAQs
What is the best prediction for KuPS vs HJK Helsinki?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Away or Draw (1.67 odds).
Who will win KuPS vs HJK Helsinki?
KuPS are favourites: our model gives KuPS 40%, the draw 24% and HJK Helsinki 36%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 60% chance in our model, and it happened in 33% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3 goals in total, with a 58% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is KuPS vs HJK Helsinki?
Kick-off is on Sunday, 13th September 2026 at 13:00 at Vare Areena, Kuopio.
Who is the referee?
Joona Kontinen, Finland is in charge of this game.
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