KuPS vs HJK Prediction & Match Preview

KuPS vs HJK Finnish Veikkausliiga Prediction by LeagueLane

KuPS vs HJK Predictions and Free Betting Tips from expert tipsters when they go head-to-head in the Finnish Veikkausliiga on Friday, 05 May 2023.

KuPS are set to host HJK at the Kuopio Football Stadium for their upcoming league fixture. KuPS enter the contest following a string of mixed performances. They sit third in the standings following a 2-0 win over Mariehamn in their previous league match.

Their opponents, HJK enter the match following a streak of fine results. They remain on top of the table after a 2-0 win over Haka last time out.

KuPS vs HJK Head-to-head stats

The last time these two clubs met was in March. HJK prevailed on penalties after the match ended in a 1-1 draw that day.

HJK has only lost this fixture once in the last twelve meetings between the two teams at this venue. They have also won this fixture on five of those occasions.

Who will win the match between KuPS vs HJK?

We are counting on HJK to pull off a win here. They have started the season in excellent form heading into this one. They are currently unbeaten in their five league matches this season. Further winning four of those matches.

On the other side, KuPS’s league performances at home are far from ideal. They have lost two of their three home league matches this season.

Moreover, HJK has a great h2h record at this venue in the recent history of this matchup.

How many goals can be expected?

We don’t expect a flurry of goals in this match. KuPS have seen under 2.5 goals in each of their last four league matches. Meanwhile, HJK also saw under 2.5 goals in four of their five league matches this season.

In addition, the last nine h2h meetings between these two have had under 2.5 goals. By the looks of things, a low-scoring affair is expected this time out.

KuPS vs HJK Prediction

HJK are in excellent form heading into the match. They are unbeaten in their five league matches this season. They also have a great record against KuPS at this venue. Furthermore, KuPS have had a mediocre home form going into the match.

A victory for HJK at 2.10 odds will be our main betting pick here considering all the observations.

For the second tip, under 2.5 goals at 1.68 odds seems very promising. Considering both teams recent goal involvement in their matches and their past results.

KuPS vs HJK Betting Tips

  • HJK to win @ 2.10
  • Under 2.5 goals @ 1.68.