SJK vs KuPS Prediction
Finland · Regular Season - 16
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SJK vs KuPS: result, form and history
KuPS beat SJK 2-0 in the Veikkausliiga on 18 Jul 2026. It was in line with recent form: KuPS had won 4 of their previous five, compared with 1 for SJK.
KuPS have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 2.4 goals a game.
Match Forecasts
Corner forecasts not available for this match
Card forecasts not available for this match
Match Events
Lineups
SJK
1R. Paunio
6S. Giabo Yussif
4K. Pires
5O. Väistö
15E. Mömmö
8A. Bostrom
18M. Arsalo
23A. Wilson
47M. Suso
10K. Paananen
19E. Mastokangas
12H. Riihimäki
29A. Puukko
33T. Hämäläinen
23A. Lötjönen
3S. Heiskanen
13N. Kujasalo
16T. Jyry
22S. Touray
21J. Luyeye-Lutumba
11J. Moreno
17A. HeinonenSJK Substitutes
KuPS Substitutes
Team Comparison
SJKKuPSAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
SJK- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 67% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.6 vs 0.2 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
KuPS- No tendency data available
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
SJK1Wins · 10%6Wins · 60%Previous meetings
08/05/2026KuPSSJK
07/02/2026SJKKuPS27/10/2025SJKKuPS23/09/2025KuPSSJK31/08/2025SJKKuPS02/05/2025KuPSSJK15/02/2025SJKKuPS05/10/2024SJKKuPS
22/08/2024SJKKuPS04/08/2024KuPSSJKRecent Form
SJK
VPSSJKSJK
Turku PS
IlvesSJK
Inter TurkuSJKSJKVPS
LahtiSJKSJKInter Turku
GnistanSJK
SJK AkatemiaSJKSJK
AC OuluKuPSKuPS
Vardar SkopjeVardar SkopjeKuPS
HJK HelsinkiKuPSKuPSIlvesTurku PSKuPSVPSKuPSKuPSVPSKuPSInter Turku
JäPSKuPSKuPSLahtiReferee Profile
Strictness
Stricter than 8% of referees analysed
Model estimates, weighted toward the competition average while the sample is small.
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 SJK vs KuPS 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.
SJK and KuPS in the Veikkausliiga table
The table shows a wide gap: KuPS are 1st in the Veikkausliiga, while SJK sit 10th, 24 points behind. League goal record so far: SJK 25-33, KuPS 38-23. The full standings are on the Veikkausliiga Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
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