KuPS vs SJK Prediction: Both sides will find the net

First-placed KuPS will welcome third-placed SJK to the Väre Areena on Sunday in the most interesting clash of the weekend. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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KuPS seem to be in excellent form, leading the league table and coming off a convincing 3-0 win against Ilves in their previous match. Jervis, Vidjeskog, and Bispo were the key contributors to their victory in that game.

Their impressive performance has earned them 38 points from 19 games, with a strong goal difference of 27 goals scored and 11 conceded. KuPS also maintains an unbeaten streak in their last three matches across all competitions, indicating their consistency and determination to maintain their position at the top of the league.

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SJK appear to have encountered a recent loss of focus, suffering defeats in their most recent 3 matches leading up to this upcoming contest. Their setbacks include a 2-1 loss to HJK as well as 3-2 losses against both VPS and KTP. This downward spiral has translated into a decline in their performance, as they've only managed to secure 4 points across their last 5 matches.

These unfavorable outcomes have caused them to slip to the third position on the league table, having amassed 35 points from 19 games. During this stretch, they've found the back of the net 26 times while conceding 18 goals.

As they prepare for what lies ahead, SJK must strive to regain their footing, especially if they aim to mount a serious challenge for the championship title.

Their past encounters, spanning all the way back to 2021, have seen an intriguing pattern emerges. KuPS have clinched victory in 2 of these clashes, while SJK have celebrated triumphs in 3, and a solitary match culminated in a draw. In the most recent league rendezvous between these rivals, on the 26th of May, 2023, during match day 9 of the Veikkausliiga, it was SJK who prevailed with a slender 1-0 victory.

Both sides are in need of a win in the title chase, which is why I will go with the BTTS option but in the end, the home side will clinch a win.

• BTTS for 1.91 odds
• W1 for 2.00 odds
• Over 2.5 for 2.00 odds