SJK and KuPS will meet each other in a football match counting for Veikkausliiga on May 04th, 2024, Saturday at 16:00h (UTC), in Finland, check the SJK vs KuPS betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where SJK vs KuPS will occur
The game will be played in the small OmaSP Stadion stadium, in the city of Seinajoki, with a capacity for 2800 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the SJK vs KuPS 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 3.16 goals per match.
SJK last match
The last match ended in a win for the SJK team. On that occasion they met Gnistan for the Veikkausliiga, and the match ended 0-1. Coach T. Lehtinen’s lined up a 3-4-3 formation.
The odds for the home team to win before the match were 2.20, so it was logical to expect a fairly even match.
KuPS last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Veikkausliiga, KuPS, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the Lahti team with a final score of 0-1.
The positive result confirmed that the team’s favoritism before the start of the match was certain, making the odds 1.85.
SJK vs KuPS h2h
SJK occupied 4th place when they went against KuPS, who was in 2nd place, in their last match at Veikkausliiga. SJK first went in with a 3-5-2 formation, which was engaged by KuPS with a 4-3-3 deployment.
Their last 2023 Veikkausliiga match which took place on 01-10-2023 was such a competitive game it ended in a 1-1 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The SJK team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the KuPS team, which won only 2 games.
SJK
Veikkausliiga leaderboard now
The SJK team with 11 points currently occupies the 1st place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses.
Which means that VPS team, at position 2, is in close pursuit with an advantage of 1 point, in the 5th round.
SJK analysis
SJK after 4 rounds shows a very good goal quotient: in fact, it has scored 8 goals and conceded only 5 to opponents.
Winning once playing away from home, the team has more positive results playing at home with 2 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw.
SJK has demonstrated their offensive prowess by scoring 8 times with 444 attacks, while KuPS has only scored 7 times with 433 attacks.
Best goalscorer from SJK
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Jaime Moreno. With 3 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the SJK team achieving several victories this season.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
KuPS
Veikkausliiga leaderboard now
The KuPS team with 8 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses.
With the same score that the HJK who occupies position 3, the team will fight for a best position in this 5th round.
KuPS analysis
KuPS counted 7 goals scored and 4 conceded at the end of Veikkausliiga day number 4.
It is true that the average number of shots towards the target is not high, but the shooting accuracy of the KuPS players, in contrast, is remarkable. The club averaged 4.25 shots per match, with 1.75 goals scored in each match: thus, the team scored 2 goals for every 5 shots kicked toward the goal.
This is a top 5 team in the Veikkausliiga that wants to keep up with the good performances!
With a balance of 1 win, 0 losses, and 2 draws in the Veikkausliiga, KuPS playing away does not usually give much chance to opponents.
Historical data: KuPS
With 6 titles won in the tournament’s history the KuPS team is one of the leading names in the competition. The team’s record can influence the final result of the match and it would not be the first time that the team have managed to surprise their opponents with a victory at a time where they are in poor form.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
A good bet could be made between 75-90 minutes of the game as this is the time most goals are scored.
The bet on under 2.5 goals is very compelling since frequently KuPS does not concede goals as a visitor. KuPS also averages 1.33 goals per match when playing away from their field.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.85.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 5.92 corners per game.
SJK 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 6.6 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of SJK in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.5 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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SJK vs KuPS betting tip 2024: FAQ
The match will be played on May 04th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the OmaSP Stadion stadium in Seinajoki.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Veikkausliiga match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
