KTP vs Haka prediction and betting tips on May 23 2025
Game Prediction
In the 8th round of the Finnish Veikkausliiga on May 23, 2025, KTP and Haka will play against each other. Both clubs had a weak start to the season but hope for a positive result in their head-to-head clash.
Our Prediction for the KTP vs Haka Match
The team from Kotka has alternated consistently between the country's top division and Ykkönen, the local second tier, since 2020. They played in Ykkönen in 2024 and managed to become champions, thus earning an immediate direct return to the top flight. Their opponent from Valkeakoski collected 35 points in the Veikkausliiga, finishing among the mid-table teams in fifth position during the regular season, but were later overtaken by VPS. However, they managed to reach the final of the play-offs for a spot in the Conference League, only losing to SJK in extra time after exchanging away wins.
This season, Andy Smith's charges started decently, with two wins in their first three matches. But then came an away draw with SJK, followed by defeats to Jaro and Ilves. Against KuPS, they never really stood a chance. This season’s hosts managed to draw with VPS in the opening, and beat Jaro in an away game. But they lost all the other matches. In the last round against HJK, they were routed 1-4.
Jonas Nihenholm's side scores about one goal per match. However, they concede on average 2.67 goals in return. The guests, while scoring 1.5 goals per game, concede an average of 1.67.
KTP vs Haka: Key Statistics and Trends
- KTP has lost five out of seven matches this championship
- Haka has lost three in a row
- Both clubs have conceded against all of their opponents
KTP vs Haka: Probable Starting Lineups
KTP (probable lineup): Koski - Sumusalo, Toivio, Manga, Paavola - Glasson, Mäkelä, Wilson, Larsen - Tanaka, Tarvonen
Haka (probable lineup): Hughes - Houston, Almen, Friberg, Purosalo - Okyere, Selander, Parfitt-Williams, Bulgakov, Da Silva - Lindholm
Previous Matches: KTP vs Haka
The 3-1 win in the cup in January was Haka’s sixth consecutive victory in official matches between these teams.
Free Prediction for KTP vs Haka
The home side is given a slight advantage. However, both clubs concede a lot and will try to capitalize on each other's weaknesses. We expect "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.61).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the Finnish Veikkausliiga standings.