Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultKuPS to win ✓47% · @2.12
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗64% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.86
SJK vs KuPS preview and prediction
The match
The Veikkausliiga sees SJK take on KuPS on Saturday 18 July, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at OmaSp Stadion. SJK are 4th with 27 points from 27 games, while KuPS sit 3rd on 53 points. A gap of 26 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
SJK's last 5: LWDDL Most recently they lost to VPS 0–1 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
KuPS's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Vardar Skopje 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
KuPS arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 8 May 2026, finished KuPS 0–0 SJK.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.3 for SJK and 1.6 for KuPS. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: SJK 33%, draw 19%, KuPS 47%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.45.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 64% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: SJK 1–1 KuPS. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
SJK33%fair 3.02 · @2.90
Draw19%fair 5.14 · @3.65
KuPS47%fair 2.11 · @2.12
2.94Expected goals
1.31SJK xG
1.63KuPS xG
64%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–19%
2–17%
0–27%
1–07%
From our goals model: SJK 1.3 – 1.6 KuPS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win SJK vs KuPS?
On our numbers SJK have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 19% and KuPS 47%.
How many goals will there be in SJK vs KuPS?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for SJK vs KuPS?
Our predicted score is SJK 1–1 KuPS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is SJK vs KuPS?
SJK vs KuPS (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at OmaSp Stadion.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.