HJK Helsinki
- HJK Helsinki have won 2 of their last 5 matches and are unbeaten in their last 2.
- HJK Helsinki sit third in the Veikkausliiga 2026 table with 42 points from 25 games, 6 ahead of fifth-place VPS who have accumulated 36 from their 25 matches.
- Klubi are a tough opponent, though, and at home, their average of 1.67 goals scored and 1.25 conceded suggests they can control the game without needing to blow the opposition away.
VPS Vaasan Palloseura
- VPS Vaasan Palloseura have lost 3 of their last 5 games and failed to win either of their previous 2 away trips to HJK in Veikkausliiga 2026.
- VPS have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 5 of their 12 Veikkausliiga 2026 games as the away team.
- Vepsu have conceded just 12 goals in 12 away matches, and it is easy to envisage a HJK win to nil.
Head-to-Head
- VPS Vaasan Palloseura failed to win either of their previous 2 away trips to HJK in Veikkausliiga 2026.
- They will not be able to do so as much on Thursday, but they could nick a goal, and have already proven they can be stubborn when needed.
Key Players
- Kaius Simojoki leads the scoring for HJK in Veikkausliiga 2026 with 1 goal in 3 games, and Mads Borchers has contributed 2 to Klubi's total across the last 5.
- Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan leads the way for Vepsu with 1 in 3, but they need some more punch up top to make the hosts work for their win at Bolt Arena.
Betting Insights
HJK Helsinki to win and over 2.5 goals looks a good bet for Thursday's clash in Finland, with the odds of 1.56 for a home win seem a little short given VPS's ability to be a frustrating opponent, while BTTS - No is 1.95 .
Prediction
- Klubi are a tough opponent, though, and at home, their average of 1.67 goals scored and 1.25 conceded suggests they can control the game without needing to blow the opposition away.
- Vepsu could nick a goal and be stubborn, but overall it is easy to envisage a HJK win to nil.