KTP vs JaPS prediction 10.07.2026 | Ykkösliiga
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- Competition: Ykkösliiga
- Date: 10th July 2026
- Kick-off: 16:30 UK / 17:30 CEST
- Venue: Arto Tolsa Areena
Friday’s shaping up to be a big one in the Finnish Ykkösliiga. KTP, sitting at the top of the table, are at home in Kotka, ready to take on JäPS. The visitors are pushing hard to break into those top four spots, but KTP have promotion on their minds and want to
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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JäPS
0 : 1
KTP
Ykkösliiga
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KTP
3 : 0
JäPS
Ykköscup
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KTP
1 : 2
JäPS
Ykkösliiga
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JäPS
0 : 0
KTP
Ykkösliiga
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KTP
2 : 0
JäPS
Ykkösliiga
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JäPS
1 : 1
KTP
Ykköscup
KTP has really gotten the better of JäPS this season. First, they cruised to a 3-0 win in the Ykköscup back in February. Then, they edged them out again in May with a hard-fought 1-0 league victory. Both times, KTP kept their goal untouched. Looking at the last five competitive meetings JaPS has only one win.
KTP team overview
KTP enters this one on the back of a chaotic 3-3 draw against Jippo. The Green and Whites have maintained a strong grip on first place in the Ykkösliiga table, picking up seven points from their last three league matches.
Juha Pasoja's men have turned Arto Tolsa Areena into a fortress, losing just one of the last five with three wins and one draw.
Central to this dominant run is talismanic attacking midfielder Petteri Forsell, who leads the club's offensive output with six goals and two assists this season.
With no fresh injuries reported, boss Juha Pasoja may stick with his trusted starting eleven, though a couple of defensive changes are highly expected after his side shipped three goals for the first time since May in that chaotic encounter.
Last matches of
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KTP
3 : 3
JIPPO
Ykkösliiga
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Haka
0 : 2
KTP
Ykkösliiga
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KTP
5 : 1
EIF
Ykkösliiga
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KTP
0 : 2
Haka
Ykkösliiga
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KäPa
1 : 2
KTP
Ykkösliiga
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Maxim Zhuk
Defenders
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2
Miska Rautiola
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4
Valtteri Vesiaho
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5
Mikko Sumusalo
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6
Rhuan
Midfielders
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6
Johannes Laaksonen
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8
Asier Arranz
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10
Petteri Forsell
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17
Tobi Fadina
Forwards
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21
Matias Paavola
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11
Alesson
JaPS team overview
JäPS prepares for this one on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 victory over SJK Akatemia. The Eagle-Owls are focused entirely on cementing fifth place in the Ykkösliiga table after ending a two match losing streak with that narrow victory.
Teemu Kankkunen’s men have encountered a turbulent spell on their travels, losing two of their last three away games and shipping six goals over the three encounters.
Key to their attacking thrust is forward Charles Katashira, who leads the squad's scoring sheet with two goals alongside impactful midfield involvements this season.
With no injuries, boss Teemu is expected to line up the same side that was on the pitch from kickoff in the narrow win over SJK Akatemia.
Last matches of
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JäPS
1 : 0
SJK Akatemia
Ykkösliiga
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KäPa
3 : 1
JäPS
Ykkösliiga
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JäPS
0 : 5
PK-35
Ykkösliiga
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Haka
1 : 2
JäPS
Ykkösliiga
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KäPa
2 : 1
JäPS
Ykkösliiga
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Janne Laiho
Defenders
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3
Reginal Chibueze
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4
Amos Ramström
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6
Jani Kautto
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7
Kron Rexhepi
Midfielders
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9
Charles Katashira
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14
Yusuke Sasabe
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19
Herkko Kuosa
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20
Jeannot Esua
Forwards
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25
Omar Jama
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9
Felipe Garcia
Prediction
KTP's relentless attacking power and formidable home form make them clear favorites to edge this encounter. While JäPS will fight hard after their recent shutout win, their defensive vulnerabilities on the road are likely to expose them against the league leaders. Expect a highly entertaining, end-to-end battle at the Arto Tolsa Areena, ultimately ending in a tight 2-1 victory for the clinical hosts.
Three reasons we expect three or more goals in this tie
- All but one of the last five games of KTP produced three or more goals.
- Two of the last three games of JaPS produced exactly six goals.
- Five of the last six meetings between KTP and JaPS at this ground produced over 2.5 goals.
Main prediction -
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.61
vs standings in Ykkösliiga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KTP | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 21 - 13 | +8 | 29 |
| 2 | PK-35 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 21 - 7 | +14 | 27 |
| 3 | Haka | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 21 - 14 | +7 | 21 |
| 4 | JIPPO | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 17 - 10 | +7 | 21 |
| 5 | JäPS | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 12 - 19 | -7 | 19 |
| 6 | MP | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 12 - 15 | -3 | 16 |
| 7 | EIF | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 20 - 26 | -6 | 16 |
| 8 | KäPa | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 - 17 | -3 | 15 |
| 9 | Klubi-04 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 - 14 | -4 | 8 |
| 10 | SJK Akatemia | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 4 - 17 | -13 | 6 |