VPS vs HJK Prediction: Goals expected from both sides

VPS and HJK will play their final game of the regular season at the Lemonsoft Stadion on Sunday. HJK have already confirmed their place in the championship group, but VPS will need at least a point to guarantee their place in the championship group. Below are previews, head-to-head statistics, expert betting tips, and odds.

VPS

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VPS were held to a goalless draw in their last game against Lahti. Emmanuel Ogude was sent off in the game and will miss this clash. They extended their unbeaten run to 2 games after losing 2 games in a row. They sit 6th on the table with 32 points, scoring 33 goals and conceding 33. They will need a draw in this clash to confirm their place in the championship group. 

HJK

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HJK booked a place in the Conference league after passing Klaksvik in the qualification final. In the league, they defeated Inter Turku 1-0 in their last game. They remain unbeaten in their previous 4 games in all competitions. They sit second on the table with 40 points in 21 games, scoring 38 goals and conceding 20.

H2H

Both sides have played 19 times since 2016. VPS won 4, HJK won 11, and 4 ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended 2-1 in favor of VPS.

Expert Betting Tips

VPS enter this game knowing fully well that at least a draw will take them to the championship group. They will be out in every angle to get the goals coming in. However, HJK are not an easy nut to crack. 

• Over 2.5 for 1.75 odds
• BTTS for 1.64 odds
• HT: X for 2.25 odds