KuPS Akatemia vs VJS: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
VJS travel to face KuPS Akatemia on Sunday 26 July in the Ykkönen, with Vare Areena the venue – the ball rolls at 14:00 WAT. In the table, KuPS Akatemia are 12th, in the drop zone, on 16 points after 27 matches; VJS are 4th (among the top four) with 46. There are 30 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
KuPS Akatemia, last 5: LDLDL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to TPV, away. 2.7 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
VJS, last 5: WLWDW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over PKKU, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours VJS, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for KuPS Akatemia.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give KuPS Akatemia 1.4 xG, VJS 2.2 xG – a total near 3.6. That is an open game on paper: 70% for three or more goals, 69% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – KuPS Akatemia 20%, draw 22%, VJS 57%.
Lower-risk option: VJS or draw (80%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: KuPS Akatemia 1–2 VJS. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
KuPS Akatemia20%fair 4.90 · @4.60
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @4.00
VJS57%fair 1.75 · @1.55
3.64Expected goals
1.41KuPS Akatemia xG
2.23VJS xG
69%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–18%
1–37%
0–27%
2–26%
0–16%
From our goals model: KuPS Akatemia 1.4 – 2.2 VJS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
VJS to win✗
57%
1.75
1.55
Double chance
VJS or draw✓
80%
1.26
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.46
1.36
Draw no bet
VJS (draw no bet)
74%
1.36
–
Asian handicap
KuPS Akatemia +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
51%
1.98
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
–
First team to score
VJS to score first✗
60%
1.68
–
Half-time result
VJS ahead at half-time✗
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT VJS / FT VJS✗
36%
2.78
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.87
–
Recent results
KuPS Akatemia – last 6
LDLDLW
18 Jul
@ TPV
1–3
L
11 Jul
@ JJK
4–4
D
4 Jul
vs Tampere United
2–3
L
28 Jun
@ OLS
2–2
D
12 Jun
@ SalPa
3–4
L
5 Jun
vs KPV-j
4–1
W
2.7Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
VJS – last 6
WLWDWL
22 Jul
@ PKKU
3–1
W
18 Jul
vs Tampere United
0–1
L
11 Jul
vs OLS
4–3
W
4 Jul
@ SalPa
2–2
D
29 Jun
vs TPV
2–1
W
13 Jun
vs Rops
0–2
L
1.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between KuPS Akatemia and VJS.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win KuPS Akatemia vs VJS?
On our numbers KuPS Akatemia have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 22% and VJS 57%.
How many goals will there be in KuPS Akatemia vs VJS?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for KuPS Akatemia vs VJS?
Our predicted score is KuPS Akatemia 1–2 VJS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is KuPS Akatemia vs VJS?
KuPS Akatemia vs VJS (Ykkönen) kicks off on Sunday 26 July 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Vare Areena.
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.
