Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultHIFK Helsinki to win ✗64% · @1.50
Double chanceHIFK Helsinki or draw ✗88% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗68% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.53
HIFK Helsinki vs HPS preview and prediction
The match
HIFK Helsinki host HPS in the Kakkonen Lohko A on Friday 22 May, with kick-off at 17:00 (WAT) at Toolon Pallokentta. HIFK Helsinki are 4th with 27 points from 18 games (in the top four), while HPS sit 5th on 25 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
HIFK Helsinki's last 5: DLDWW Most recently they drew with Kiffen 3–3 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.4 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.7 for HIFK Helsinki and 1.3 for HPS. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 76% and both teams to score at 68%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: HIFK Helsinki 64%, draw 23%, HPS 12%.
Safer route: HIFK Helsinki or draw (88%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (68%) at 1.36.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was HIFK Helsinki to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: HIFK Helsinki 2–1 HPS. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
HIFK Helsinki64%fair 1.55 · @1.50
Draw23%fair 4.30 · @4.00
HPS12%fair 8.17 · @4.60
4.00Expected goals
2.72HIFK Helsinki xG
1.28HPS xG
68%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
2–07%
1–16%
3–06%
2–26%
From our goals model: HIFK Helsinki 2.7 – 1.3 HPS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
HIFK Helsinki to win✗
64%
1.55
1.50
Double chance
HIFK Helsinki or draw✗
88%
1.14
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
68%
1.48
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
HIFK Helsinki ahead at half-time✗
52%
1.94
–
Half-time / full-time
HT HIFK Helsinki / FT HIFK Helsinki✗
46%
2.18
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.53
–
Form
HIFK Helsinki – last 5
DLDWW
18 May
vs Kiffen
3–3
D
13 May
vs JäPS
1–3
L
9 May
@ PPJ
1–1
D
3 May
vs Reipas
2–1
W
28 Apr
@ Jokerit
5–0
W
2.4Scored / game
1.6Conceded / game
80%Both scored
80%Over 2.5
HPS – last 2
LD
28 Apr
vs Mariehamn
1–2
L
24 Apr
@ Reipas
2–2
D
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between HIFK Helsinki and HPS.
Our pick is HIFK Helsinki to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win HIFK Helsinki vs HPS?
On our numbers HIFK Helsinki have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 23% and HPS 12%.
How many goals will there be in HIFK Helsinki vs HPS?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for HIFK Helsinki vs HPS?
Our predicted score is HIFK Helsinki 2–1 HPS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is HIFK Helsinki vs HPS?
HIFK Helsinki vs HPS (Kakkonen Lohko A) kicks off on Friday 22 May 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Toolon Pallokentta.
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.
