Good pick · fair odds 1.49 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Picks by market
ResultKuPS to win ✓40% · @2.12
Double chanceEither team to win ✓74% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.05
SJK vs KuPS: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 18 July the Veikkausliiga brings SJK against KuPS at OmaSp Stadion. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, SJK are 4th on 27 points after 27 matches; KuPS are 3rd with 53. There are 26 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
SJK, last 5: LWDDL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to VPS, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
KuPS, last 5: LWWWW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Vardar Skopje, at home. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Momentum favours KuPS, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.3 for SJK.
Head to head
When they last met (8 May 2026) it ended KuPS 0–0 SJK.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give SJK 1.3 xG, KuPS 1.3 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 62%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – SJK 34%, draw 26%, KuPS 40%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.45.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (67%, odds 1.53 – longer than our fair 1.49, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: SJK 1–1 KuPS. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
SJK34%fair 2.95 · @2.90
Draw26%fair 3.91 · @3.65
KuPS40%fair 2.47 · @2.12
2.62Expected goals
1.29SJK xG
1.33KuPS xG
62%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–09%
1–28%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: SJK 1.3 – 1.3 KuPS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win SJK vs KuPS?
On our numbers SJK have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 26% and KuPS 40%.
How many goals will there be in SJK vs KuPS?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for SJK vs KuPS?
Our predicted score is SJK 1–1 KuPS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is SJK vs KuPS?
SJK vs KuPS (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at OmaSp Stadion.
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.
