VPS vs HJK betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Veikkausliiga match on September 20th, 2024

A Veikkausliiga match between VPS and HJK will hold on September 20th, 2024, Friday at 17:00h (UTC), in Finland, check the VPS vs HJK betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where VPS vs HJK will occur

The game is set to be played in the small Elisa Stadion stadium, in the city of Vaasa, with a capacity for 4600 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

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Introduction to the VPS vs HJK 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 3.01 goals per match.

VPS last match

In the last match they played, VPS collected a defeat. The opposing team was KuPS, and the match - which ended with the result of 3-1 - was valid for Veikkausliiga. Coach J. Nuorela's disposed his team in a 3-5-2 formation.

Before the match all forecasts pointed to a defeat. The odds of their win, 6.25 were the best proof of this.

HJK 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, HJK, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the SJK team with a final score of 2-2.

A bad outcome at the end of the match with the draw (odd 4.00), especially considering that the chances of winning were quite high.

VPS vs HJK h2h

Last time these teams faced each other, VPS occupied 6th place in Veikkausliiga and, team HJK the 2nd place. VPS entered the field with the tactic 3-4-3, while HJK arranged their formation in a 4-3-3.

The last time these teams met was less than a month ago, on 01-09-2024. In a Veikkausliiga 2024 match, HJK came out on top and beat their rivals by 1-3.

The HJK team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the VPS team, which won only 1 match.

Teams with different capacities and aspirations.

VPS

The VPS team with 32 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 9 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses.

This means that in the 2nd round the team has an advantage of 1 point in relation to the Inter Turku team that is in the 7th place.

VPS analysis

VPS after 1 matchdays have scored 34 goals and conceded 36 goals, and therefore shows a negative goal difference.

While having won 4 games playing away from home, this team knows how to take advantage of their home court with 5 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws.

Best goalscorer from VPS

At the individual level, in this competition's offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Mads Borchers. The Attacker has already scored 10 goals in the competition, being extremely important for VPS, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.

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

HJK

The HJK team with 43 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 13 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.

Saddled with a slight disadvantage of 1 point against KuPS team in position 1, in the 2nd round.

HJK analysis

After 1 rounds, HJK has a positive goal difference, with 41 goals scored and only 21 goals taken by their goalkeeper.

HJK is in an excellent moment! With a sequence of 3 wins in the Veikkausliiga, there doesn't seem to be any doubt of who is the favorite.

As we approach the Championship Round, HJK is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Veikkausliiga.

HJK is a more offensive team than VPS, having 1979 attacks vs. 1895 from VPS, having scored 41 times, in comparison, VPS converted into goal 34 times.

Best goalscorer from HJK

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

Historical data: HJK

The HJK team is one of the leading names in the sport, with 23 titles won in the history of the tournament. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress its opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

In short, a much stronger team HJK, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn't concede goals, against an irregular VPS that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of balanced performances.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Both Teams To Score - No market are quoted at 2.25.

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 HJK is Luke Plange, 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.

Since HJK has an average of 1.73 goals per game when playing away from home, and they often do not concede goals away from home, the under 2.5 goals can also be an excellent alternative to consider.

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

Corners Top Betting Tips

One will find that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 5.82 corners per game, making this something to note in attempting to obtain good betting results.

HJK is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.41 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of HJK in this match.

Cards Top Betting Tips

VPS has an average of 17 yellow cards per game over the 1 rounds, while HJK has an average of 17.5. In other words, these teams together are averaging 69 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the 'Over 4.5 cards' option in this duel.

On the VPS side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 times this season, very different from HJK who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.

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

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