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VPS HJK betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

In this game, it is likely that there will be over 2.5 goals. Both teams are coming off some very busy games, with VPS and HJK showing effective attacks and vulnerable defenses – most of the recent clashes have ended with high scores and a high frequency of goals. We believe that, given the offensive moment and the need for both teams to get a result, the scenario is favorable for a duel with at least three goals.
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Preview
VPS and HJK meet at Elisa Stadion, in a match for the 14th round of the Veikkausliiga. HJK got a home win by (3‑1), in the last league head‑to‑head, played in 26‑04‑2025. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history favours the away team, since they have a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 6 matches. However, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 20‑09‑2024, in a match for the Veikkausliiga they tied (1‑1). The goals of the match were scored by Samuel Lindeman (73' ), for VPS, and by Lee Erwin (33' ), for HJK. The home advantage may play an important role in this match , since VPS presents significant differences between home and away results.

Analysis VPS

After 5 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses, the home team is in the 6th position, havinf won 18 points so far. In the last match, they have lost at home against Haka by (1‑2), after in the previous match they have lost (2‑1) an away match against Oulu. This is a team that, oddly enough, has had better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses at their stadium. For the league, VPS won 8 points out of 18 possible points, after 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 6 home matches. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 13 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 5 times and have only turned the score around in 1. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 7 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 4 of their 7 goals between minutes (31'‑45').

VPS will be looking to reverse their recent shaky form in the 15th round of the Veikkausliiga and consolidate their position in the middle of the table. The home team adopts a style of play based on compact defensive lines, quick transitions and constant exploitation of the physical strength of their players in individual duels. The coach usually sets up the team in a 4-3-3 tactical formation, alternating solid defense with fast attacks on the wings, especially on counterattacks. Despite the recent defeat to Haka, VPS has shown an ability to create opportunities, but still has problems with defining the game, conceding goals in almost all of their recent games. The expectation is that they will take a cautious approach, but without giving up on the chance to pick up points against one of the strongest opponents in the league, as a positive result could boost the team in the national competition.

Confirmed Lineup: Rasmus Leislahti, Tristan Dekker, Tyler Reid, Miika Niemi, Martti Haukioja, Antti-Ville Räisänen, Maissa Fall, Yassine El Ouatki, Alfie Cicale, Prosper Ahiabu, Olli Jakonen.
Coach: C. Sund.

Analysis HJK

The away team is currently in the 5th position of the league, with 23 points won, after 7 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against KuPS, by (3‑0). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Jaro, by (2‑3). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 1 draw and 8 losses in away matches, with 22 goals scored and 16 conceded; against 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses at their stadium, with 23 goals scored and 21 conceded. In the last 7 away league matches HJK has a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, so they have won 10 points out of 21 possible. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition.

HJK, a traditional Finnish powerhouse and currently in fifth place, comes for this match focused on regaining its lead in the championship and definitively entering the fight for the lead. The visiting team plays purposeful football, prioritizing possession of the ball, triangulations and intensity in offensive actions. The coach usually uses a flexible 4-3-3, pressing forward lines and alternating tactical variations to break down defensive blocks. Despite recent setbacks, HJK maintains one of the best attacks in the competition and has been showing a comeback, as illustrated by recent victories over Haka and Mariehamn. For this match, the expectation is for an aggressive stance, creating volume in the opponent's half and minimizing defensive errors. A victory away from home is seen as essential to rekindle the team's chances of competing for the title and regaining ground among the leaders.

Confirmed Lineup: Thijmen Nijhuis, M. Ylitolva, Georgios Antzoulas, Ville Tikkanen, Kaius Simojoki, Giorgos Kanellopoulos, J. Kallinen, Alexander Ring, Benji Michel, Teemu Pukki, Toivo Mero.
Coach: T. Korkeakunnas.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the VPS vs HJK match, on 5 July 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy US, goes to: Over 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The VPS vs HJK on 5 July 2025 will be played at Vaasa, Elisa Stadion.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy US, for the VPS HJK match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by HJK at with 59% of the tips.

 

Veikkausliiga - 2025

  • 65% 86 / 132 Games

  • Home team wins 40.7%
  • Draws 23.26%
  • Away team wins 36.05%
  • Over 1.5 76.74%
  • Over 2.5 62.79%
  • Over 3.5 44.19%
  • Goals 264
  • Goals /match 3.07
  • Goals /match home 1.56
  • Goals /match away 1.51
  • Both teams score 55.81%
  • Goals after 80' 21.21%
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