VPS vs HJK Prediction: Both sides expected to score

HJK will continue to fight for the league title when they travel to the Lemonsoft Stadium on Friday to face VPS. HJK are 3 points behind top-placed KuPS. Can they win this clash to close this gap? Below are previews, H2H, expert betting tips, and odds.

VPS

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VPS started their journey in the championship group with a 3-1 loss against KuPS. Samu Alanko scored the only goal for VPS. They remain winless in their last 3 games, losing 2 and playing one draw. Things weren’t easy for them at home, where they are winless in 5 of their last 7 games. They sit 6th on the table with 32 points in 23 games, scoring 35 goals and conceding 39. They are 5 points off the top 4.

HJK

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HJK continued their fight for the title, but the fight suffered a setback in their last clash, where they were held to a 2-2 draw by SJK. Fallou Ndiaye put SJK ahead in the 42nd minute before Lucas Lingman equalized for HJK before halftime. Kevor Palumets put HJK ahead for the first time in the 68th minute, but Jose Moreno Ciorciari's strike in the 90+2nd minute made the game end 2-2. They remain unbeaten in their last 6 games, winning 4 and drawing 2. Away from home, they are unbeaten in their previous 3 games. They sit second on the table with 44 points in 23 games, scoring 43 goals and conceding 23.

H2H

Since 2017, both sides have met 17 times. VPS won 3, HJK won 11 and 3 draws. The last game between them ended 3-1 in favor of HJK. The last 4 games between the two sides saw at least 3 goals.

Expert Betting Tips

VPS have yet to have an outstanding performance recently. On the other hand, HJK are unbeaten in their last 6 games. They are in the race for the league title, and every result counts going forward. However, VPS will get a consolation goal in the game.

• BTTS for 1.60 odds
• W2 for 1.80 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.80 odds