VPS vs Haka betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Veikkausliiga match on August 18th, 2024

VPS and Haka will play on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, at 15:30h (UTC), in a Veikkausliiga game to be held in Finland, check the VPS vs Haka betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where VPS vs Haka will occur

The game is set to be played in the small Hietalahden jalkapallostadion stadium, in the city of Vaasa, with a capacity for 4600 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

Where to follow the live game

You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all the information to help you with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the VPS vs Haka betting tip 2024

In the current edition of the Veikkausliiga, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.56 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.11 goals per match.

VPS last match

In the last match played, VPS met SJK, in a match valid for the Veikkausliiga. The match ended in a loss by 3-1. The coach J. Nuorela's on that occasion lined the team up with a 3-5-2 formation.

Before the kick-off the home team's defeat had odds of 1.80, which explains why it was considered a fairly even match.

Haka last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Veikkausliiga, Haka, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the KuPS team with a final score of 2-2.

The game had all the elements to be an even game between both teams, for that reason it was logical that the draw was one of the most expected results, with odds around 3.50.

VPS vs Haka h2h

VPS was in 4th place when they last played Haka who was 10th place in Veikkausliiga. VPS played using the 3-1-4-2 formation while Haka responded with a 4-4-2 arrangement.

The last preceding match between these two teams was from 06-04-2024. The match was valid for the 2024 season of the Veikkausliiga, and it ended with a 1-2 win for VPS.

The last encounter between these two it was a close fight.

The Haka team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 2 wins, compared to the VPS team, which won only 1 match.

Differently equipped teams striving for their own ambitions.

VPS

Veikkausliiga leaderboard now

The VPS team with 28 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 8 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses.

In the 20th round, the team holds an advantage of 3 points over the Inter Turku team, which is in position 7 just below, and with 3 points less than that of the Haka team that occupies the 5th place.

VPS analysis

At the end of matchday 19 we see that VPS conceded more goals than they scored, with 31 goals conceded and 30 scored.

In terms of form, the team comes from a 2 losses streak in the Veikkausliiga, which is not a good omen for this next match.

Best goalscorer from VPS

In this season, the individual highlight is Mads Borchers that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 10 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that VPS achieved in several matches.

It should also be noted that 5 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Haka

Veikkausliiga leaderboard now

The Haka team with 31 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 9 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.

Haka analysis

Haka after 19 days has put up 31 goals scored, and taken 28, and thus record has a positive goal difference.

As we approach the Regular Season, Haka is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.16 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

This is a top 5 team in the Veikkausliiga that wants to keep up with the good performances!

Best goalscorer from Haka

At the individual level in the team's offensive line, we have to highlight Evangelos Patoulidis. With 7 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the Haka team achieving several victories this season.

Historical data: Haka

With 9 titles in the history of the tournament, the Haka team is one of the leading names in the competition. The team's record can influence the final result of the match; it would not be the first time that the team managed to surprise with a victory at a time of worse results.

For bettors some entries may be relevant for this match, namely:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of VPS is Mads Borchers, who has already scored 10 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Haka is Evangelos Patoulidis, he has scored in 7 opportunities.

A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.

Seeing that Haka has an average of 1.33 goals per match outside their domains, the option under 2.5 goals is an appealing one. This market makes much sense since the team usually doesn't concede goals playing as a visitor.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.25.

In this game, our system found another interesting opportunity for a successful bet. Both teams score and usually suffer the first goal between the 30-40 minute. With this convergence, it is typically a value market!

Corners Top Betting Tips

One will find that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 5.18 corners per game, making this something to note in attempting to obtain good betting results.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.16 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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