KuPS vs HJK Prediction: The hosts look likely to win

On Saturday, KuPS and HJK will play their final game of the season at the Väre Areena. The visitors already know their position this season, but the hosts can still miss the title if they lose this game. Below are previews, H2H, expert betting tips, and odds.

KuPS

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KuPS got a 1-0 win over SJK in their game. Petteri Pennanen scored the only goal of the game in the 69th minute. However, Kristopher Da Graca was sent off in the 71st minute after a second booking. KuPS have won two games in a row and 5 of their last six home games. They sit first on the table with 53 points in 26 games, scoring 45 goals and conceding 24. They are two points clear on top of the table with only one game left in the league.

HJK

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HJK have already confirmed their third position in the league going into the last game of the season. They suffered a 1-0 loss in their last match against Haka and have remained winless in their last five games in all competitions. The defending champions sit 3rd on the table with 45 points in 26 games, scoring 44 goals and conceding 26.

H2H

Both sides have met 20 times since 2019. KuPS won 6, HJK won 3, and 11 ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended 3-1 in favor of HJK.

Expert Betting Tips

HJK have nothing to gain with the result of this game, having already confirmed their third-placed finish this season. Apart from that, they are not in good form, remaining winless in their last five games. They have also failed to score in their last three games. On the other hand, KuPS need a win, regardless of other results, to be crowned league champions. With this in mind, they will come out in full force to get a win.

• W1 for 1.60 odds
• BTTS-NO for 2.00 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.74 odds