KuPS vs HJK Helsinki Predcition 27.06.2025 | Veikkausliiga

• Competition: Finland - Veikkausliiga
• Date: Friday, 27th, June 2025
• Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
• Venue: Vare Areena (Kuopio)

Vare Areena will host a high-stakes Veikkausliiga showdown on Friday, with KuPS playing host to a surging HJK Helsinki in a match that could shape the title race.

Despite drifting in the wrong direction in the Finnish top tier lately, KuPS found a spark of momentum after midweek cup success where they held their nerve to outlast Haka 2-1 following a dramatic shootout and secure a ticket to the semifinals.

In contrast to Friday’s hosts, HJK Helsinki made light work of their quarter-final challenge as they cruised past their affiliate side Klubi 04 with an emphatic 4-0 victory, punching their ticket to a long-awaited Suomen Cup semi-final appearance for the first time since the 2010-11 campaign.

KuPS vs HJK Helsinki Betting Tips : HJK HELSINKI TO WIN

When comparing their latest domestic form, it’s evident that the momentum lies with Finland’s title-laden powerhouse, who seem eager to unleash another strong showing in order to strengthen their push toward the top of the Veikkausliiga ladder. As confusing as it may sound, KuPS have been the league's worst performing side over their last five top-flight outings, scraping just a single point which is an even poorer return than the rock-bottom AC Oulu, though the small consolation lies in the fact that this lone point came from a dull goalless draw against HJK on May 31. What’s more, the Canaries from Kuopio barely scraped their way into the Suomen Cup final four midweek with a mix of grit and fortune, but their patchy form and uninspiring displays have made them a hard side to trust lately, which plays right into the hands of a rampant HJK Helsinki who have hit championship stride and are steamrolling opponents left and right, even though their only slip-up in the last ten outings came precisely against Friday’s hosts. That mistake lengthened HJK’s bleak six-match run without a victory on Vare Areena turf, yet the Helsinki powerhouse looks fully equipped to break the spell, having been exceptional defensively and offensively in their latest road trips as they claimed five straight away wins with a dominating aggregate scoreline of 16-0.