Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.80 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.80Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSalPa to win ✓65% · @1.80
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓69% · @1.33
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓72% · fair 1.40
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.81
KuPS Akatemia vs SalPa preview and prediction
The match
KuPS Akatemia host SalPa in the Ykkönen on Saturday 29 August, with kick-off at 12:00 (WAT) at Vare Areena. KuPS Akatemia are 12th with 16 points from 27 games (in the bottom three), while SalPa sit 3rd on 48 points (in the top four). A gap of 32 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
KuPS Akatemia's last 5: WDLLD Most recently they beat KPV-j 4–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded.
SalPa's last 5: WLDWL Most recently they beat OLS 4–1 at home. They average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 June 2026, finished SalPa 4–3 KuPS Akatemia.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.3 for KuPS Akatemia and 2.4 for SalPa. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score in 69% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was SalPa to win – a 65% chance at odds of 1.80, above our fair price of 1.53, so there is value in it. Predicted score: KuPS Akatemia 1–2 SalPa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
KuPS Akatemia21%fair 4.72 · @3.40
Draw13%fair 7.50 · @3.80
SalPa65%fair 1.53 · @1.80
3.71Expected goals
1.28KuPS Akatemia xG
2.43SalPa xG
69%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–18%
1–38%
0–27%
0–16%
2–26%
From our goals model: KuPS Akatemia 1.3 – 2.4 SalPa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for KuPS Akatemia vs SalPa?
Our pick is SalPa to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win KuPS Akatemia vs SalPa?
On our numbers KuPS Akatemia have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 13% and SalPa 65%.
How many goals will there be in KuPS Akatemia vs SalPa?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for KuPS Akatemia vs SalPa?
Our predicted score is KuPS Akatemia 1–2 SalPa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is KuPS Akatemia vs SalPa?
KuPS Akatemia vs SalPa (Ykkönen) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Vare Areena.
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.