HJK vs VPS Vaasa predictions, Jul 18, 2026

Jul 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish Veikkausliiga, on Saturday,

HJK

VPS Vaasa

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As HJK Helsinki prepares to face VPS Vaasa on July 18, 2026, fans can expect a competitive clash in the Finnish Veikkausliiga. HJK, playing at home, will aim to leverage their familiar surroundings to boost their recent performance, which has seen them secure two victories in their last five matches. However, they will be tested by a resilient VPS Vaasa side, who come into this match with an impressive record of three wins from their recent five outings.

Tactically, HJK may look to control possession and create scoring opportunities through their attacking play, capitalizing on their home advantage. Conversely, VPS Vaasa might adopt a more counter-attacking approach, having shown effectiveness in utilizing swift transitions that caught opponents off guard in previous games.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.9 for a home win and 3.42 for an away victory, reflecting the competitive nature of this matchup. Probability assessments suggest a 51.8% chance of an HJK victory, while VPS has a 26.5% chance to secure an away win. With both teams displaying contrasting forms, spectators can expect a tightly contested encounter, though no outcome is guaranteed in this unpredictable league.

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HJK
49.8%		 Draw
23.4%		 VPS
26.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.92 4.18 3.46
betsson 1.88 3.7 3.7
MarathonBet 1.87 4.05 3.51 Watch Watch and Bet
Pinnacle 1.9 4.17 3.42

Latest Results

11.07.26 FC Lahti – HJK Helsinki – 2:0
01.07.26 HJK Helsinki – FC Ilves – 2:1
27.06.26 HJK Helsinki – KuPS Kuopio – 0:4
23.06.26 IFK Mariehamn – HJK Helsinki – 0:4
17.06.26 HJK Helsinki – Inter Turku – 3:3		 10.07.26 VPS Vaasa – SJK Seinajoki – 1:0
04.07.26 VPS Vaasa – IFK Mariehamn – 4:0
30.06.26 VPS Vaasa – Inter Turku – 2:3
27.06.26 IF Gnistan – VPS Vaasa – 1:1
23.06.26 VPS Vaasa – AC Oulu – 5:1

Facts

  • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Veikkausliiga (Championship Group: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Veikkausliiga (Championship Group: ))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, HJK won 3.
  • HJK has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • VPS is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • VPS may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, VPS has had a series of home games.
  • HJK could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, HJK won 13 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 41:17. (average 2.1:0.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, HJK won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 22:6. (average 2.8:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.05.26 VPS Vaasa – HJK Helsinki – 2:1
    05.07.25 VPS Vaasa – HJK Helsinki – 0:2
    26.04.25 HJK Helsinki – VPS Vaasa – 3:1
    20.09.24 VPS Vaasa – HJK Helsinki – 1:1
    01.09.24 VPS Vaasa – HJK Helsinki – 1:3

    Standings

    2026

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 KuPS 15 8 6 1 27:15 12 30
    2 Inter Turku 15 8 6 1 23:12 11 30
    3 VPS 15 7 6 2 22:11 11 27
    4 AC Oulu 15 8 2 5 20:18 2 26
    5 HJK 15 6 4 5 25:19 6 22
    6 Gnistan 15 6 4 5 23:20 3 22
    7 TPS 15 6 4 5 19:16 3 22
    8 Lahti 15 5 4 6 18:15 3 19
    9 Ilves 15 4 4 7 25:29 -4 16
    10 SJK 15 3 5 7 18:23 -5 14
    11 Jaro 15 2 5 8 15:32 -17 11
    12 Mariehamn 15 0 4 11 8:33 -25 4

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