KuPS Kuopio vs HJK predictions, Sep 13, 2026

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In an exciting clash of the Finnish Veikkausliiga, KuPS Kuopio will host HJK Helsinki on September 13, 2026. Both teams come into this match with recent form that suggests a competitive encounter. KuPS has managed to secure victories in two of their last five outings, demonstrating resilience and the ability to capitalize on home advantage. Their tactical approach has focused on solid defensive structures, paired with quick transitions, aiming to exploit any lapses in the opposition’s defense.

HJK Helsinki, on the other hand, also holds the same record of two wins in their previous five matches. Known for their attacking prowess, HJK has consistently pressed high, looking to dominate possession and create goal-scoring opportunities. This approach could put pressure on KuPS, especially away from home.

According to bookmakers, KuPS is favored slightly with odds of 2.27 for a home win compared to HJK’s 2.79 for an away victory. Our model prediction reflects this close match-up, estimating a 42.2% chance of a home win, 25.6% for a draw, and 31.4% for an away victory. As both teams vie for points, fans can expect a tightly contested match that could go either way.

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KuPS 40.4%

Draw 26.7%

HJK 32.8%

Outrights of Finnish Veikkausliiga KuPS: 49.44% HJK: 9.89%

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Betting Odds

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	2.28	3.40	2.75
	2.25	3.45	2.83	Watch and Bet

Latest Results

31.08.26 Inter Turku – KuPS Kuopio – 1:0 27.08.26 KuPS Kuopio – Shamrock Rovers – 1:0 23.08.26 KuPS Kuopio – IFK Mariehamn – 2:4 20.08.26 Shamrock Rovers – KuPS Kuopio – 1:1 16.08.26 FC Lahti – KuPS Kuopio – 1:2

05.09.26 Inter Turku – HJK Helsinki – 1:0 31.08.26 FC Ilves – HJK Helsinki – 1:2 23.08.26 HJK Helsinki – IF Gnistan – 2:3 16.08.26 HJK Helsinki – FF Jaro – 3:0 13.08.26 Motherwell FC – HJK Helsinki – 2:0

Facts

The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Veikkausliiga (Championship Group: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Veikkausliiga (Championship Group: )).

KuPS is Qualified for Veikkausliiga (Championship Group )

HJK is Qualified for Veikkausliiga (Championship Group )

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, KuPS won 3.

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

HJK may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, KuPS won 9 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 30:19. (average 1.5:1).

Including home matches between the teams, KuPS won 5 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 14:5. (average 1.8:0.6).

Latest Head To Head

27.06.26 HJK Helsinki – KuPS Kuopio – 0:4 26.04.26 KuPS Kuopio – HJK Helsinki – 1:1 09.11.25 HJK Helsinki – KuPS Kuopio – 0:2 19.10.25 KuPS Kuopio – HJK Helsinki – 3:1 20.09.25 HJK Helsinki – KuPS Kuopio – 1:0

Standings

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		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	KuPS ✔	22	12	7	3	38:23	15	43
2	Inter Turku ✔	22	11	9	2	29:16	13	42
3	HJK ✔	22	11	4	7	36:27	9	37
4	Gnistan ✔	22	10	6	6	36:29	7	36
5	AC Oulu	22	10	4	8	25:25	0	34
6	VPS	22	9	6	7	29:22	7	33
7	Lahti ✔	22	9	5	8	26:19	7	32
8	TPS	22	8	7	7	28:23	5	31
9	Ilves ✔	22	7	4	11	34:37	-3	25
10	SJK ✔	22	4	7	11	25:33	-8	19
11	Jaro ✔	22	3	6	13	18:44	-26	15
12	Mariehamn ✔	22	3	5	14	17:43	-26	14

Finnish Veikkausliiga Outrights

1. KuPS: 1.8 (49.44%)

2. Inter Turku: 2.5 (35.59%)

3. HJK: 9 (9.89%)

4. Gnistan: 34 (2.62%)

5. VPS: 65.5 (1.36%)

6. AC Oulu: 80.25 (1.11%)

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