- HJK Helsinki won the reverse fixture 3-1 in Veikkausliiga 2025, two months ago at home.
- HJK have won two of their last four visits to VPS Vaasan Palloseura in this competition.
HJK are the narrow favorites against VPS
This VPS Vaasan Palloseura vs HJK Helsinki prediction focuses on HJK Helsinki, with 23 points from 13 matches, currently sitting in 5th position in the table. VPS Vaasan Palloseura, with 18 points from 12 games, are five points behind HJK in 6th, and both teams will be feeling confident about their European aspirations. According to our VPS Vaasan Palloseura vs HJK Helsinki odds, a head-to-head record of four wins for HJK in the last seven meetings between the clubs (VPS two, one draw) and the visitors’ superior form of late mean that they go into the game as narrow favourites. HJK Helsinki are +130 to win here, with VPS priced at +189 and a draw at +234.
Our VPS Vaasan Palloseura vs HJK Helsinki prediction notes HJK have three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five Veikkausliiga 2025 games. They beat Haka 3-1 at home, before a chastening 3-0 defeat away at KuPS, where a couple of quickfire goals put the hosts in control. Miika Nuutinen took over as HJK’s head coach in May 2025 and has impressed by getting the side to play a fast-paced, possession-based brand of soccer that will no doubt be their plan on Saturday afternoon. VPS Vaasan Palloseura’s recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two defeats and a draw in their last five outings. They drew 0-0 at home against IF Gnistan, before losing 2-1 away at AC Oulu.
Sides will be targeting the three points
The VPS Vaasan Palloseura vs HJK Helsinki preview will note HJK Helsinki’s away record in the Veikkausliiga 2025 of three wins, one draw and three defeats from seven away matches this season doesn’t show much promise on paper, however, they have conceded only eight goals on their travels.
Considering our VPS Vaasan Palloseura vs HJK Helsinki prediction and both teams’ current form, with HJK’s superior firepower and slightly better form, they are rightful favourites for this one, but VPS are a resilient bunch at home, which is why we think the draw is also a possibility here.
VPS have won just 2 of their 5 home matches in the league this term, but this game will be close and tense throughout, so both sides will be desperate to grab the first goal.
In terms of VPS Vaasan Palloseura vs HJK Helsinki betting tips, VPS will look to frustrate the opposition and hit them on the counter, while HJK will try and force the issue by pressing high up the pitch.
VPS boss Jussi Nuorela has had time to shape the squad since his appointment in June 2021 and has instilled a pragmatic, counter-attacking style to his players.
HJK, on the other hand, have been much more proactive since Miika Nuutinen’s appointment and will want to dominate the ball and create openings on the break.
A clash of pragmatism vs. proactive, possession-based soccer should make for an interesting tactical match-up, and the first goal could be decisive.
Mads Borchers has five goals in the Veikkausliiga 2025, while Alexander Ring leads the way for HJK with six in 13 league games.
Olli Jakonen has come alive in recent weeks, scoring three of VPS’s goals in their last five matches, and both attackers will be keen to make an impact on the scoresheet this weekend.
