Veikkausliiga· Championship Group - 28· Vare Areena
KuPS
VPS18 Oct
KuPS vs VPS Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
KuPS to win
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.75
Expected goals
1.9 - 0.7
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Match probabilities
More KuPS vs VPS tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5KuPS +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 96% | 1.04 | - |
| 1XKuPS or Draw | 84% | 1.19 | 1.12 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 71% | 1.41 | 1.30 |
| AH2 +1.5VPS +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 60% | 1.68 | 1.44 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 52% | 1.92 | 1.80 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.97 | 1.87 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 49% | 2.03 | 1.87 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 48% | 2.09 | 1.95 |
| X2VPS or Draw | 43% | 2.33 | 2.38 |
| AH1 -1.5KuPS -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 40% | 2.48 | 2.44 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 29% | 3.41 | 2.97 |
| XDraw | 27% | 3.69 | 4.10 |
| 2VPS to win | 16% | 6.35 | 5.74 |
| AH2 -1.5VPS -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 4% | 27.77 | - |
KuPS vs VPS odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.57 | 3.75 | 5.50 | - | - | 1.95 | 1.75 |
| 1xBet | 1.56 | 3.92 | 5.74 | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.90 | 1.80 |
| Dafabet | 1.59 | 4.10 | 5.60 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 1.53 | 3.70 | 5.75 | 1.95 | 1.85 | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Marathonbet | 1.54 | 3.92 | 5.85 | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.90 | 1.78 |
| Betfair | 1.53 | 3.80 | 5.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Pinnacle | 1.57 | 4.06 | 5.81 | 1.95 | 1.88 | - | - |
| SBO | 1.51 | 3.54 | 4.94 | 1.95 | 1.87 | - | - |
| Betano | 1.60 | 3.85 | 5.40 | 1.91 | 1.87 | 1.91 | 1.80 |
KuPS vs VPS preview & analysis
Match preview
KuPS host VPS in the Veikkausliiga (Championship Group - 28) at Vare Areena on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with kick-off at 12:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
KuPS arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 3. Most recently they lost to Inter Turku 0-1 away. They're 1st in the table with 43 points from 22 games. VPS are struggling for results, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 9. Most recently they beat Gnistan 1-0 at home. They're 6th in the table with 33 points from 22 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, KuPS have won 3, VPS have won 0 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 2.3 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes KuPS favourites: KuPS 57%, draw 27%, VPS 16%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.9 - 0.7 in expected goals), with 49% for over 2.5 and 48% for both teams to score.
Our tip
KuPS have the stronger profile here and home advantage tips it further their way. Our pick is KuPS to win at 1.59, which our model rates at a 57% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is KuPS 1-0 VPS.
Recent form
KuPS- 11 OctAInter Turku0-1
- 8 OctHAC Oulu0-1
- 19 SeptAVPS2-0
- 13 SeptHHJK Helsinki0-0
- 8 SeptAGnistan1-1
VPS- 12 OctHGnistan1-0
- 8 OctAHJK Helsinki0-6
- 19 SeptHKuPS0-2
- 14 SeptAInter Turku0-1
- 8 SeptHAC Oulu1-0
Head to head
Veikkausliiga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | +15 | 43 |
| 2 |  Inter Turku | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | +13 | 42 |
| 3 |  HJK Helsinki | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | +9 | 37 |
| 4 |  Gnistan | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | +7 | 36 |
| 5 |  AC Oulu | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 34 |
| 6 | VPS | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | +7 | 33 |
| 7 |  Lahti | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | +7 | 32 |
| 8 |  Turku PS | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | +5 | 31 |
| 9 |  Ilves | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | -3 | 25 |
| 10 |  SJK | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -8 | 19 |
| 11 |  FF Jaro | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -26 | 15 |
| 12 |  Mariehamn | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | -26 | 14 |
KuPS vs VPS: FAQ
What is the KuPS vs VPS prediction?
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Our tip is KuPS to win at odds of 1.59. Our predicted score is KuPS 1-0 VPS.
Who is the favourite to win KuPS vs VPS?
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KuPS are favourites. Our model gives KuPS a 57% chance of winning, VPS 16%, and the draw 27%.
Will both teams score in KuPS vs VPS?
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We rate both teams to score at 48%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does KuPS vs VPS kick off?
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KuPS vs VPS kicks off at 12:00 UTC on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at Vare Areena, Kuopio.
