JS Hercules vs VPS II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
16:30 WAT, Friday 5 June: JS Hercules v VPS II in the Kakkonen Lohko C. In the table, JS Hercules are 9th, in the drop zone, on 21 points after 18 matches; VPS II are 4th (among the top four) with 25.
Current form
JS Hercules, last 5: LLLWW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to SJK-juniorit, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.8 a game lately.
VPS II, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Vaajakoski, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours JS Hercules, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for VPS II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give JS Hercules 2.1 xG, VPS II 2.3 xG – a total near 4.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 82% and GG at 75%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – JS Hercules 32%, draw 19%, VPS II 49%.
GG/NG: GG (75%) at 1.25.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: JS Hercules 2–2 VPS II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
JS Hercules32%fair 3.09 · @3.00
Draw19%fair 5.33 · @3.80
VPS II49%fair 2.05 · @1.85
4.47Expected goals
2.14JS Hercules xG
2.33VPS II xG
75%Both score
82%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–27%
1–27%
2–16%
1–16%
2–36%
1–35%
From our goals model: JS Hercules 2.1 – 2.3 VPS II 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
VPS II to win✓
49%
2.05
1.85
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
75%
1.33
1.25
Draw no bet
VPS II (draw no bet)✓
60%
1.66
–
Asian handicap
JS Hercules +1 (Asian handicap)✗
68%
1.46
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
94%
1.07
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
82%
1.21
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
–
First team to score
VPS II to score first✓
52%
1.94
–
Half-time result
VPS II ahead at half-time✓
37%
2.73
–
Half-time / full-time
HT VPS II / FT VPS II✓
27%
3.64
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
15.03
–
Recent results
JS Hercules – last 6
LLLWWW
27 May
@ SJK-juniorit
0–3
L
23 May
vs Kraft
1–2
L
12 May
@ Inter Turku
0–8
L
2 May
vs Huima Urho
2–1
W
29 Apr
@ Virkiä
4–1
W
12 Apr
@ Heinäpään Hanhet 24
10–0
W
2.8Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
VPS II – last 6
DLLWLD
27 May
vs Vaajakoski
2–2
D
21 May
@ Jaro 2
1–2
L
18 May
@ SJK-juniorit
2–3
L
8 May
vs JBK
2–1
W
28 Apr
vs SJK
1–6
L
19 Apr
vs TP-47
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between JS Hercules and VPS II.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win JS Hercules vs VPS II?
On our numbers JS Hercules have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 19% and VPS II 49%.
How many goals will there be in JS Hercules vs VPS II?
We expect about 4.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 82% likely and both teams score 75% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for JS Hercules vs VPS II?
Our predicted score is JS Hercules 2–2 VPS II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.5 goals in total.
When is JS Hercules vs VPS II?
JS Hercules vs VPS II (Kakkonen Lohko C) kicks off on Friday 5 June 2026 at 16:30 (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.
