HJK vs KuPS prediction and betting tips

Tournament:Veikkausliiga Finland

Game time:20 jun 2024, 02:00

On June 19, 2024, in the 12th round of the Veikkausliiga in Finland, a match will take place between HJK and KuPS. The reigning champions, who haven't had the best start to this season, will host the current league leaders on their home ground.

HJK vs KuPS: Key Statistics and Trends

• HJK has managed to win two consecutive rounds only for the second time this season.
• HJK has won only two of their last four matches.
• KuPS remained undefeated this season until June.
• KuPS had a four-match winning streak until a setback in the last round.
• The most common result in matches between these clubs in Helsinki is 1-1, occurring five times.
• HJK scored 26% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• KuPS scored 30% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
• HJK wins the first half in 37% of matches, while KuPS does so in 51% of their games.

HJK – the shape of the team and its analysis:

"Klubi" started the new championship with a setback, losing in the first round to the "Canaries." They then managed to win, even twice in a row, and went unbeaten for six rounds. However, in the second half of May, the grand team faltered again: losing to VPS and even to Oulu, which had not won at all before that, and drawing at home with Ilves.

In the summer, they had a confident 4-1 victory against SJK. They replicated the goal tally against Gnistan, this time keeping a clean sheet.

KuPS – the shape of the team and its analysis:

The "Canaries" have often finished as runners-up in recent years. However, this season they are determined to capitalize on the long-standing favorite's problems and secure the trophy. In the first seven rounds, they drew four times.

From late May onwards, they managed to win against all opponents, though consistently conceding goals. The warning signs went unheeded, and Haka managed to secure a 1-0 win on the favorite's field.

HJK: Team News

The club’s injury list is empty this summer.

KuPS: Team News

All players are ready to play.

HJK vs KuPS: Possible Starting Lineups

HJK (possible lineup): Henriksson - Halme, Toivio, Bouma - Pallas, Hostikka, Lingman, Sarpei, Keskinen, Kuusivi-Benissan - Olusanya

KuPS (possible lineup): Kreidl - Antwi, Mettinen, Sissoko, Savolainen - Ruoppi, Oksanen, Siltanen, Luyeye-Lutumba - Heinonen, Muzinga

Head to Head matches: HJK vs KuPS

In the last four encounters, there were three wins for the "yellow and blacks" and one draw.

Free prediction today for the match: HJK vs KuPS

The hosts have become the favorites under these circumstances. However, they face a strong opponent – it’s better to go for a bet with "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 2.07).