HIFK Helsinki 57%Draw 20%PPJ 23%Expected goals 2.12 – 1.37
68%
Betarazi pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.47 · bookmaker 1.33 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.33Odds
Picks by market
ResultHIFK Helsinki to win ✗57% · @1.65
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.16
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · fair 1.84
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · @1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.66
HIFK Helsinki vs PPJ: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 16 July the Kakkonen Lohko A brings HIFK Helsinki against PPJ at Toolon Pallokentta. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, HIFK Helsinki are 4th, among the top four, on 27 points after 18 matches; PPJ are 6th (lower half) with 23.
Current form
HIFK Helsinki, last 5: DWWWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Reipas, away. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
PPJ, last 5: LLDDW Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to PuiU Helsinki, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Momentum favours HIFK Helsinki, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.0 for PPJ.
Head to head
When they last met (9 May 2026) it ended PPJ 1–1 HIFK Helsinki.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give HIFK Helsinki 2.1 xG, PPJ 1.4 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 68% and GG at 54%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – HIFK Helsinki 57%, draw 20%, PPJ 23%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (68%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: HIFK Helsinki 2–1 PPJ. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
HIFK Helsinki57%fair 1.76 · @1.65
Draw20%fair 4.98 · @3.95
PPJ23%fair 4.33 · @3.85
3.50Expected goals
2.12HIFK Helsinki xG
1.37PPJ xG
54%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–19%
2–07%
3–17%
2–26%
1–06%
From our goals model: HIFK Helsinki 2.1 – 1.4 PPJ expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win HIFK Helsinki vs PPJ?
On our numbers HIFK Helsinki have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 20% and PPJ 23%.
How many goals will there be in HIFK Helsinki vs PPJ?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for HIFK Helsinki vs PPJ?
Our predicted score is HIFK Helsinki 2–1 PPJ, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is HIFK Helsinki vs PPJ?
HIFK Helsinki vs PPJ (Kakkonen Lohko A) kicks off on Thursday 16 July 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.
