SJK and KuPS face each other in an official match of the 2026 Veikkausliiga season. The game takes place at OmaSP Stadion on Saturday, 18/07/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for SJK vs Kuopion Palloseura, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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SJK preview
SJK comes into the match having played 15 games in the Veikkausliiga so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 0.93 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.
SJK's attack has scored 19 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the Veikkausliiga, averaging 1.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.12.
The offence system of SJK is led by Kasper Paananen as the top scorer of the season. The finnish midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Salim Giabo Yussif, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 1.53 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 1.59.
Kuopion Palloseura preview
On the other hand, KuPS comes into the match having played 15 games in the Veikkausliiga so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 11 draws, and 8 losses.
KuPS's attack has scored 43 goals during this period. Out of this total, 27 goals were scored in the Veikkausliiga, averaging 1.8 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.3.
The offence system of KuPS is led by Jaime José Moreno Ciorciari as the top scorer of the season. The nicaraguan forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Otto Ruoppi, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.09.
Head to head: SJK vs KuPS
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SJK
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D D L |
1 |
| Home | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Away | L D D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 29% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 2.71 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.43 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 1.29 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 71% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 14% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 43% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.94 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.27 | 1.62 |
KuPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | L W D W W |
2 |
| Away | W W W D D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 63% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 2.88 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.88 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 63% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 38% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 63% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.87 | 1.77 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 1.1 | 1.19 |
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