SJK vs KuPS: Prediction, Preview, lineups, tips and odds on October 27, 2025
Veikkausliiga Finland
In the championship group of the Finnish Veikkausliiga, a match between SJK and KuPS will take place on October 27, 2025. The visitors are in the title race and will come only for victory.
Our prediction for SJK vs KuPS
The team from Seinäjoki finished fourth in both the regular season and the championship group in 2024. However, they won the playoffs for a spot in the Conference League—though their European campaign ended immediately in qualification, losing both legs to their first opponents, KI Klaksvik. Domestically, they've managed to maintain their level—without challenging for the title but staying in a comfortable position. Lately, they've had several wins, including against HJK.
The team from Kuopio edged out Ilves by two points last season, 56 to 54, becoming champions for the seventh time in their history and the first time in five years. After being eliminated in the qualifiers of both the Champions League and Europa League at the second hurdle, the Finns managed to advance to the Conference League. They even started the main round with a draw against Drita. Against Breidablik, they held a 0-0 draw even while playing a man down. Domestically, they're trying to defend their top spot, but recently have dropped a lot of points, mostly through draws. However, they did beat HJK confidently, 3-1.
Stevie Grieve's team scores an average of 2.21 goals per match and concedes 1.61. Pazishek and company play a bit more cautiously: 1.96 goals scored and 1.11 conceded on average.
SJK vs KuPS: Key statistics and trends
- SJK has won four matches in a row
- 79% of SJK’s games end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.82 goals per match
- KuPS has won four of their last seven matches
- 54% of KuPS’s games end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.07 goals per match
SJK vs KuPS: Probable starting lineups
SJK (probable lineup): Paunio - Fati, Väisäte, Obileye, Pires, Yussif - Mastokangas, Arsalo, Wilson, Paananen - Streng
KuPS (probable lineup): Hakala - Antwi, Hämäläinen, Cisse, Savolainen - Oksanen, Arifi, Seydou - Pennanen, Pazishek, Toure
Previous meetings: SJK vs KuPS
The reigning champion is unbeaten in eleven head-to-head clashes, winning four of the last five.
Free prediction for SJK vs KuPS
This is considered a fairly even pairing at the moment. We expect an entertaining match here—take “total over 3.0 goals” (odds – 1.75).
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