HPS welcome PPJ to Briotech Arena for a Kakkonen Lohko A fixture on Tuesday 8 September (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 5: DLLLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with HIFK Helsinki, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 3.0 conceded per game.
PPJ, last 5: WDLWD Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Kiffen, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours PPJ, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.5 for HPS.
Head to head
When they last met (7 Aug 2026) it ended PPJ 2–2 HPS. The last 2 head-to-heads: HPS 0 wins, PPJ 0, draws 2. Those games averaged 4.0 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give HPS 1.8 xG, PPJ 2.0 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 74% for three or more goals, 70% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – HPS 38%, draw 18%, PPJ 44%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: HPS 1–2 PPJ. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
HPS38%fair 2.65 · @2.50
Draw18%fair 5.51 · @4.10
PPJ44%fair 2.26 · @2.15
3.85Expected goals
1.84HPS xG
2.01PPJ xG
70%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
1–18%
2–27%
2–17%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: HPS 1.8 – 2.0 PPJ expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win HPS vs PPJ?
On our numbers HPS have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 18% and PPJ 44%.
How many goals will there be in HPS vs PPJ?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% 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 1–2 PPJ, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is HPS vs PPJ?
HPS vs PPJ (Kakkonen Lohko A) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 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.
