The Kakkonen Lohko A sees HPS take on PPJ on Tuesday 8 September, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT) at Briotech Arena. HPS are 5th with 25 points from 18 games (in the top half), while PPJ sit 6th on 23 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
HPS's last 5: DLLLD Most recently they drew with HIFK Helsinki 1–1 away. They average 1.7 scored and 3.0 conceded.
PPJ's last 5: WDLWD Most recently they beat Kiffen 4–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
PPJ arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 7 August 2026, finished PPJ 2–2 HPS. Across their last 2 meetings HPS have won 0, PPJ 0, with 2 draws and 4.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 1.8 for HPS and 2.0 for PPJ. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score in 70% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: HPS 37%, draw 20%, PPJ 43%.
Both teams to score: yes (70%) at 1.30.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: HPS 1–2 PPJ. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
HPS37%fair 2.71 · @2.50
Draw20%fair 5.09 · @4.10
PPJ43%fair 2.30 · @2.15
3.85Expected goals
1.84HPS xG
2.01PPJ xG
70%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
1–18%
2–27%
2–17%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: HPS 1.8 – 2.0 PPJ expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win HPS vs PPJ?
On our numbers HPS have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 20% and PPJ 43%.
How many goals will there be in HPS vs PPJ?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for HPS vs PPJ?
Our predicted score is HPS 1–2 PPJ, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is HPS vs PPJ?
HPS vs PPJ (Kakkonen Lohko A) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Briotech Arena.
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.
