PPJ welcome HPS for a Kakkonen Lohko A fixture on Friday 7 August (17:00 WAT). In the table, PPJ are 6th, lower half, on 23 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
PPJ, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Reipas, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
HPS, last 5: DLWLW Their latest outing: 5–5 draw with HIFK Helsinki, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 3.0 goals per game.
Momentum favours HPS, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.7 for PPJ.
Head to head
When they last met (31 May 2026) it ended HPS 2–2 PPJ.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give PPJ 2.2 xG, HPS 1.6 xG – a total near 3.8. That is an open game on paper: 72% 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 – PPJ 53%, draw 19%, HPS 27%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (72%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: PPJ 2–1 HPS. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
PPJ53%fair 1.88 · @1.83
Draw19%fair 5.21 · @4.00
HPS27%fair 3.64 · @3.10
3.83Expected goals
2.24PPJ xG
1.59HPS xG
69%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
2–27%
3–16%
1–26%
2–05%
From our goals model: PPJ 2.2 – 1.6 HPS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win PPJ vs HPS?
On our numbers PPJ have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 19% and HPS 27%.
How many goals will there be in PPJ vs HPS?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for PPJ vs HPS?
Our predicted score is PPJ 2–1 HPS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is PPJ vs HPS?
PPJ vs HPS (Kakkonen Lohko A) kicks off on Friday 7 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
