HIFK Helsinki vs HPS: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
HPS travel to face HIFK Helsinki on Friday 22 May in the Kakkonen Lohko A, with Toolon Pallokentta the venue – the ball rolls at 17:00 WAT. In the table, HIFK Helsinki are 4th, among the top four, on 27 points after 18 matches; HPS are 5th (upper half) with 25. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
HIFK Helsinki, last 5: DLDWW Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Kiffen, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.4 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give HIFK Helsinki 2.5 xG, HPS 1.5 xG – a total near 4.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 76% and GG at 69%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – HIFK Helsinki 60%, draw 22%, HPS 18%.
Lower-risk option: HIFK Helsinki or draw (82%) at 1.15.
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: HIFK Helsinki 2–1 HPS. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
HIFK Helsinki60%fair 1.66 · @1.50
Draw22%fair 4.64 · @4.00
HPS18%fair 5.49 · @4.60
3.97Expected goals
2.51HIFK Helsinki xG
1.46HPS xG
69%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
3–17%
1–17%
2–26%
2–06%
3–25%
From our goals model: HIFK Helsinki 2.5 – 1.5 HPS 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
HIFK Helsinki to win✗
60%
1.66
1.50
Double chance
HIFK Helsinki or draw✗
82%
1.22
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.46
1.36
Draw no bet
HIFK Helsinki (draw no bet)✗
77%
1.30
–
Asian handicap
HIFK Helsinki -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.78
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
63%
1.57
–
First team to score
HIFK Helsinki to score first✗
62%
1.61
–
Half-time result
HIFK Helsinki ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT HIFK Helsinki / FT HIFK Helsinki✗
40%
2.52
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.51
–
Recent results
HIFK Helsinki – last 5
DLDWW
18 May
vs Kiffen
3–3
D
13 May
vs JäPS
1–3
L
9 May
@ PPJ
1–1
D
3 May
vs Reipas
2–1
W
28 Apr
@ Jokerit
5–0
W
2.4Scored / game
1.6Conceded / game
80%Both scored
80%Over 2.5
HPS – last 2
LD
28 Apr
vs Mariehamn
1–2
L
24 Apr
@ Reipas
2–2
D
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between HIFK Helsinki and HPS.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win HIFK Helsinki vs HPS?
On our numbers HIFK Helsinki have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 22% and HPS 18%.
How many goals will there be in HIFK Helsinki vs HPS?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for HIFK Helsinki vs HPS?
Our predicted score is HIFK Helsinki 2–1 HPS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is HIFK Helsinki vs HPS?
HIFK Helsinki vs HPS (Kakkonen Lohko A) kicks off on Friday 22 May 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Toolon Pallokentta.
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.
