On Sunday 31 May the Kakkonen Lohko A brings HPS against PPJ at Briotech Arena. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, HPS are 5th, upper half, on 25 points after 18 matches; PPJ are 6th (lower half) with 23. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
HPS, last 3: WLD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over HIFK Helsinki, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
PPJ, last 4: WDLW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Reipas, at home. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give HPS 1.8 xG, PPJ 1.8 xG – a total near 3.6. That is an open game on paper: 70% for three or more goals, 70% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – HPS 38%, draw 23%, PPJ 38%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: HPS 1–1 PPJ. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
HPS38%fair 2.62 · @2.50
Draw23%fair 4.28 · @3.25
PPJ38%fair 2.60 · @2.40
3.62Expected goals
1.82HPS xG
1.79PPJ xG
70%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–05%
3–15%
From our goals model: HPS 1.8 – 1.8 PPJ 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
PPJ to win✗
38%
2.60
2.40
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.30
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.43
1.36
Draw no bet
PPJ (draw no bet)
50%
1.99
–
Asian handicap
PPJ +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
51%
1.95
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
–
First team to score
HPS to score first✗
49%
2.04
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
35%
2.82
–
Half-time / full-time
HT HPS / FT HPS✗
24%
4.17
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.70
–
Recent results
HPS – last 3
WLD
22 May
@ HIFK Helsinki
2–0
W
28 Apr
vs Mariehamn
1–2
L
24 Apr
@ Reipas
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
PPJ – last 4
WDLW
22 May
vs Reipas
3–0
W
9 May
vs HIFK Helsinki
1–1
D
29 Apr
vs HJS Akatemia
0–1
L
13 Apr
@ Gilla
5–2
W
2.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between HPS and PPJ.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win HPS vs PPJ?
On our numbers HPS have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 23% and PPJ 38%.
How many goals will there be in HPS vs PPJ?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for HPS vs PPJ?
Our predicted score is HPS 1–1 PPJ, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is HPS vs PPJ?
HPS vs PPJ (Kakkonen Lohko A) kicks off on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Briotech 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.
