HJK Helsinki vs VPS Prediction
Finland · Regular Season - 16
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HJK Helsinki vs VPS: result, form and history
HJK Helsinki beat VPS 2-1 in the Veikkausliiga on 18 Jul 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
HJK Helsinki have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 3.2 goals a game. Referee Joni Hyytia averages 3.41 cards a game, 0.71 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
HJK Helsinki
44M. Marković
13K. Simojoki
2B. Lyons-Foster
3T. Cissokho
14L. Montano
8P. Mentu
4A. Ring
32M. Gueye
22L. Möller
29S. Haarala
7A. Cicale
41M. Jalloh
3R. Simpson
6E. Okereke
19M. Haukioja
13O. Ogunniyi
2L. Mané
27K. Kouassivi-Benissan
8P. Lima
7J. Turfkruier
14S. Lindholm
15L. SmythHJK Helsinki Substitutes
VPS Substitutes
Team Comparison
HJK HelsinkiVPSAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
HJK Helsinki- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (2.5 vs 1.3 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
VPS- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
HJK Helsinki6Wins · 60%3Wins · 30%Previous meetings
22/05/2026VPSHJK Helsinki05/07/2025VPSHJK Helsinki26/04/2025HJK HelsinkiVPS20/09/2024VPSHJK Helsinki01/09/2024VPSHJK Helsinki17/05/2024HJK HelsinkiVPS08/10/2023VPSHJK Helsinki19/04/2023HJK HelsinkiVPS15/04/2023VPSHJK Helsinki16/07/2022HJK HelsinkiVPSRecent Form
HJK Helsinki
LahtiHJK HelsinkiHJK Helsinki
IlvesHJK Helsinki
KuPS
MariehamnHJK HelsinkiHJK Helsinki
Inter Turku
FF JaroHJK Helsinki
HonkaHJK HelsinkiHJK HelsinkiMariehamnHJK Helsinki
MyPaVPSHJK HelsinkiVPSVPS
SJKVPSMariehamnVPSInter Turku
GnistanVPSVPS
AC OuluSJKVPSVPSKuPSKuPSVPS
Turku PSVPSVPS
HakaReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.41 cards a match, 0.71 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.12).
Cards come from 41 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
Veikkausliiga
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 38:23 | +15 | 43 | DDWLL |
| 2 | Inter Turku | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 29:16 | +13 | 42 | LWLWD |
| 3 | HJK Helsinki | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36:27 | +9 | 37 | WDWWW |
| 4 | Gnistan | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 36:29 | +7 | 36 | DLLLD |
| 5 | AC Oulu | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 25:25 | 0 | 34 | DWWLW |
| 6 | VPS | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 29:22 | +7 | 33 | DLLWL |
| 7 | Lahti | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26:19 | +7 | 32 | WLDLW |
| 8 | Turku PS | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 28:23 | +5 | 31 | LLLLD |
| 9 | Ilves | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 34:37 | -3 | 25 | WDWWW |
| 10 | SJK | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 25:33 | -8 | 19 | LWWDD |
| 11 | FF Jaro | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18:44 | -26 | 15 | DWDDL |
| 12 | Mariehamn | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17:43 | -26 | 14 | DDLWL |
Champion Group
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HJK Helsinki | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 59:36 | +23 | 55 | WDWWW |
| 2 | Inter Turku | 30 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 37:24 | +13 | 55 | LWLWD |
| 3 | KuPS | 30 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 46:29 | +17 | 53 | DDWLL |
| 4 | AC Oulu | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 36:37 | -1 | 44 | DWWLW |
| 5 | Gnistan | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 44:42 | +2 | 43 | DLLLD |
| 6 | VPS | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 31:34 | -3 | 40 | DLLWL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HJK Helsinki | 30 | 59:36 | 55 |
| 2 | Inter Turku | 30 | 37:24 | 55 |
| 3 | KuPS | 30 | 46:29 | 53 |
| 4 | AC Oulu | 30 | 36:37 | 44 |
| 5 | Gnistan | 30 | 44:42 | 43 |
| 6 | VPS | 30 | 31:34 | 40 |
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About the HJK Helsinki vs VPS forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
HJK Helsinki and VPS in the Veikkausliiga table
In the Veikkausliiga table, HJK Helsinki are 3rd and VPS 6th, 4 points apart. League goal record so far: HJK Helsinki 36-27, VPS 29-22. The full standings are on the Veikkausliiga Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
HJK Helsinki have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.