KuPS vs VPS Prediction: The league leaders will win convincingly

On Saturday afternoon, league leaders KuPS will host last-place VPS at Vare Areena in Kuopio. You'll find previews, head-to-head, expert tips, and odds below.

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Veikkausliiga leaders KuPS are set to extend their lead at the top of the division as they face off against bottom-placed VPS at Väre Areena. After a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mariehamn, KuPS bounced back with an impressive 4-3 victory over Lahti, showcasing their resilience and form. With 31 points from 15 games, KuPS have been dominant this season.

The team's strong defensive record, having conceded just 9 goals in 15 outings, is one of their key strengths. They have also been potent in attack, scoring 21 goals so far. With 10 wins from their 15 league fixtures, KuPS has been the standout team in the division.

With VPS finding themselves struggling at the bottom of the table, KuPS are heavily favored to secure another three points in this encounter. In their recent matches, KuPS have been in excellent form, winning five of their last six league games and displaying defensive solidity by conceding only one goal in their last five home matches across all competitions.

Head coach Jani Honkavaara is expected to field a similar lineup to the one that started against Lahti, as there are no fresh injury concerns for the team. With their confidence and strong performances this season, KuPS will be determined to maintain their position at the top of the division and secure another important victory.

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 VPS showed signs of improvement in their last match, securing a convincing 3-0 victory against Inter Turku. It was their second win of the season, providing a much-needed boost for the team. However, they still find themselves at the bottom of the league standings with 9 points from 13 games. Scoring goals has been a struggle for VPS, as they have only managed to find the back of the net 9 times while conceding 18 goals.

Despite their recent win, VPS still trails Mariheman and Lahti by just one point in the battle to avoid relegation. Their attacking record remains the worst in the Veikkausliiga, highlighting the challenges they face in front of goal.

Joona Veteli, who scored a brace in their last league match, will be a key player for VPS. However, they face a tough task against KuPS, who are the league leaders and in excellent form. VPS have struggled on their travels, and it is unlikely that they will be able to disrupt KuPS' dominance at Väre Areena.

VPS will need to be at their best defensively to contain KuPS' potent attack. As for team selection, there are no significant injury concerns for VPS heading into this match. However, they will need to produce a remarkable performance to challenge the league leaders and disrupt their winning streak.

KuPS have been the dominant side in recent encounters against VPS, with five victories and one draw in their last six head-to-head matches.

Additionally, in four of their last seven meetings, there have been over 2.5 goals scored.

The home side are clear favorites here and nothing seems to stop them from getting a win here. Additionally, they will be determined to score as many as possible goals, so I expect multiple goals in this encounter as well.

• W1 for 1.65 odds
• HT/FT: W1/W1 for 2.65 odds
• Over 2.5 for 2.05 odds