The Veikkausliiga tie at Väre Areena on Sunday sees hosts KuPS play opponents VPS Vaasa.
Our tips, poll and stats for KuPS v VPS Vaasa can all be found here including the latest game odds.
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KuPS
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KuPS are hoping to win again after their last result, the 1-3 Veikkausliiga triumph against FC Haka.
For KuPS, the goalscorers were Petteri Pennanen (16'), Otto Ruoppi (89') and Dion Krasniqi (93'). Simon Lindholm (75') was the scorer for FC Haka.
Their latest results really do illustrate the point that there has been much resilience in the KuPS backline. KuPS have kept it tight, with the total number of goals that have gone in at their end during their previous six games standing at 3. We will just have to see whether or not that trend will end up being continued on into this next match.
Analysis of their past results shows that KuPS:
- are unbeaten in the league by VPS Vaasa in their previous 3 matches.
- are unbeaten in their previous 8 home league matches. A very good run at home.
VPS Vaasa
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Previously, VPS Vaasa drew 0-0 in the Veikkausliiga match with FF Jaro.
During their 6 previous matches, Jussi Nuorela's VPS Vaasa have turned their attacks into goals a total of 7 times, earning them the goals per game average of 1.17.
Coming into this contest, VPS Vaasa have not registered a win against KuPS when having played them away from home in the previous 2 matches in the league.
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Head to head
An examination of their most recent head-to-head clashes stretching back to 11/06/2023 tells us that KuPS have won 4 of these and VPS Vaasa 2, with the number of drawn results standing at 0.
An aggregate of 16 goals were shared by the two clubs throughout the course of those matches, with 10 from Keltamusta and 6 created by Vepsi. That is an average goals per game value of 2.67.
The previous league match between these clubs was Veikkausliiga match day 1 on 14/09/2024 which ended up with the score at KuPS 3-1 VPS Vaasa.
The match was refereed by Peiman Simani.
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Prediction
We feel that in this game, VPS Vaasa should be able to breach the defence of this KuPS team, although that probably shouldn’t be enough to prevent defeat.
We are anticipating a close game with a 2-1 victory for KuPS after the 90. There shouldn’t be much in it, either way.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Checking on the latest odds for this match on the WDW market, a victory for KuPS can be had for 1.7, backing the game finishing all-square is 4 and selecting the winner to be VPS Vaasa gets you 4.33. They’re the best returns available at present.
Renata Leite,
13:05 21/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
KuPS
Formed: 1923
Stadium: Väre Areena (5,000)
Captain: Petteri Pennanen
Chairman: Vesa Kauppila
Manager: Jarkko Wiss
Competitions: Veikkausliiga position 1
🔑 Star Man: Otto Ruoppi
Normally played in the Centre Midfield position, Otto Ruoppi was born in Finland. Having made a first senior appearance for KuPS in the 2024 season, the skilful Midfielder has struck 4 league goals in the Veikkausliiga 2025 season to date in a total of 8 appearances.