Our KuPS Kuopio vs HJK Helsinki Prediction: 3-2
KuPS Kuopio vs HJK Helsinki in the Finland Veikkausliiga is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 26, 2026. Our analysis favors a 3-2 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This KuPS Kuopio vs HJK Helsinki prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
KuPS Kuopio's Last Match – KuPS Kuopio vs IF Gnistan
KuPS Kuopio will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Finland Veikkausliiga victory over IF Gnistan, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, KuPS Kuopio saw 50% of the ball and created 19 goal attempts, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KuPS Kuopio | 50% | 19 (10) | - | 96 |
IF Gnistan | 50% | 8 (1) | - | 25 |
HJK Helsinki's Last Match – HJK Helsinki vs AC Oulu
HJK Helsinki will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Finland Veikkausliiga loss against AC Oulu on April 11. In that match, HJK Helsinki recorded 50% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HJK Helsinki | 50% | 6 (3) | - | 68 |
AC Oulu | 50% | 7 (3) | - | 44 |
KuPS Kuopio vs HJK Helsinki Stats
Key Stats
| KuPS Kuopio | HJK Helsinki | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.65 | Attacking Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
KuPS Kuopio are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while HJK Helsinki average 2.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.



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