HJK Helsinki 60%Draw 20%VPS 20%Expected goals 2.21 – 1.05
60%
Betarazi pick
HJK Helsinki to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.66 · bookmaker 1.88 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.88Odds
Picks by market
ResultHJK Helsinki to win ✓60% · @1.88
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.16
HJK Helsinki vs VPS: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
VPS travel to face HJK Helsinki on Saturday 18 July in the Veikkausliiga, with Bolt Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 13:00 WAT. In the table, HJK Helsinki are 2nd on 59 points after 32 matches; VPS are 6th with 40. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
HJK Helsinki, last 5: LWLWD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Lahti, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
VPS, last 5: WWLDW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over SJK, at home. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Head to head
When they last met (22 May 2026) it ended VPS 2–1 HJK Helsinki.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give HJK Helsinki 2.2 xG, VPS 1.1 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 62% for three or more goals, 62% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – HJK Helsinki 60%, draw 20%, VPS 20%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.48.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was HJK Helsinki to win (60%, odds 1.88 – longer than our fair 1.66, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: HJK Helsinki 2–1 VPS. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
HJK Helsinki60%fair 1.66 · @1.88
Draw20%fair 5.05 · @3.75
VPS20%fair 5.03 · @3.45
3.26Expected goals
2.21HJK Helsinki xG
1.05VPS xG
62%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
2–09%
1–19%
1–08%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: HJK Helsinki 2.2 – 1.1 VPS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is HJK Helsinki to win with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.88.
Who will win HJK Helsinki vs VPS?
On our numbers HJK Helsinki have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 20% and VPS 20%.
How many goals will there be in HJK Helsinki vs VPS?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for HJK Helsinki vs VPS?
Our predicted score is HJK Helsinki 2–1 VPS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is HJK Helsinki vs VPS?
HJK Helsinki vs VPS (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Bolt Arena.
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.