Turku PS 19%Draw 21%HJK Helsinki 60%Expected goals 0.94 – 1.91
77%
Betarazi pick
Over 1.5 goals
Strong pick · fair odds 1.30 · bookmaker 1.22
8/10Rating
1.22Odds
Picks by market
ResultHJK Helsinki to win60% · @1.64
Double chanceHJK Helsinki or draw81% · @1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score59% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals77% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–210% · fair 10.08
Turku PS vs HJK Helsinki: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
HJK Helsinki travel to face Turku PS on Friday 8 May in the Veikkausliiga, with Veritas Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 16:00 WAT. In the table, Turku PS are 3rd on 32 points after 27 matches; HJK Helsinki are 2nd with 59. There are 27 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Turku PS, last 5: DWWWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Gnistan, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
HJK Helsinki, last 5: WDDWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Lahti, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Feb 2026) it ended HJK helsinki 3–1 Turku PS.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Turku PS 0.9 xG, HJK Helsinki 1.9 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Turku PS 19%, draw 21%, HJK Helsinki 60%.
Lower-risk option: HJK Helsinki or draw (81%) at 1.14.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Turku PS 0–2 HJK Helsinki. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Turku PS19%fair 5.30 · @4.45
Draw21%fair 4.68 · @3.90
HJK Helsinki60%fair 1.67 · @1.64
2.85Expected goals
0.94Turku PS xG
1.91HJK Helsinki xG
59%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–111%
0–211%
1–110%
1–210%
0–37%
1–36%
From our goals model: Turku PS 0.9 – 1.9 HJK Helsinki expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Turku PS vs HJK Helsinki?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Turku PS vs HJK Helsinki?
On our numbers Turku PS have a 19% chance of winning, the draw 21% and HJK Helsinki 60%.
How many goals will there be in Turku PS vs HJK Helsinki?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Turku PS vs HJK Helsinki?
Our predicted score is Turku PS 0–2 HJK Helsinki, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Turku PS vs HJK Helsinki?
Turku PS vs HJK Helsinki (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Veritas Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
