HJK vs KuPS Prediction: A draw is possible here

After the opening day drama at the Vare Areena, HJK and KuPS will lock horns once again, this time around at the Bolt Arena on Wednesday. HJK are the best team while playing at home this season, while KuPS are unbeaten on the road this season (best in the league). Below are previews, H2H, expert betting tips, and odds.

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HJK recorded a 4-0 win over Gnistan in their last league outing. Momodou Sarr (own goal), Topi Keskinen (36th minute), Santeri Hostikka (82nd minute), and Stanislav Baranov (90+2nd minute) were all on the scoresheet. HJK also got a 5-0 win over TuPS in their recent cup fixture. They have now won their last 3 games in all competitions and are unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 home games. They sit 3rd on the table with 22 points in 13 games, scoring 23 and conceding 13.

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KuPS suffered a shocking 1-0 loss to Haka in their last game. Juho Kilo scored the only goal of the game in the 13th minute, and Petteri Pennanen missed a chance for an equalizer for KuPS in the 59th minute. KuPS had 65% possession of the ball in the game and had just 3 of their 20 shots on target. However, they have bounced back to winning ways a few days ago when they recorded a 3-1 win over Mariehamn. They have now won 5 of their last 6 games and are unbeaten this season away from home. The Canaries sit top of the league with 25 points in 12 games, scoring 23 and conceding 11. 

Both sides have met 19 times since 2019. KuPS won 6, HJK won 2, and 10 ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended in a 3-1 win for KuPS.

Both sides met in the opening game of their league outing this season, where KuPS won. However, games between the two sides have always been a tough one. 10 of the last 19 games between them have ended in a draw. So, picking a draw here seems safe. Additionally, both teams have scored in the previous five games between the two sides.

• HT: X for 2.10 odds
• X for 3.30 odds
• BTTS for 1.80 odds