HJK Helsinki vs KuPS: result 3-1 and analysis
League CupSemi-finalsKick-off on March 15, 2025 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Bolt Arena, Helsinki
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What was the result of HJK Helsinki vs KuPS?
HJK Helsinki won 3-1 on March 15, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 25′S. SavolainenKuPS
- 33′T. PukkiHJK Helsinki (pen.)
- 57′I. CisséHJK Helsinki (o.g.)
- 74′R. HuddHJK Helsinki
Official lineup for HJK Helsinki vs KuPS
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
HJK Helsinki
- 7S. Hostikka
- 20T. Pukki
- 4A. Ring
- 22L. Möller
- 54P. Mentu
- 64M. Ritari
- 3G. Antzoulas
- 5D. O'Shaughnessy
- 28M. Ylitolva
- 61K. Simojoki
- 1J. Öst
KuPS
- 6S. Savolainen
- 11A. Sadiku
- 8P. Pennanen
- 10D. Arifi
- 13J. Oksanen
- 24B. Armah
- 34O. Ruoppi
- 15I. Cissé
- 16S. Miettinen
- 25C. Antwi
- 12A. Hakala
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, HJK Helsinki have 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats; KuPS have 11, 2 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | Kooteepee(away) | 4-0 | League Cup |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Flora Tallinn(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mariehamn(home) | 2-1 | League Cup |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Haka(home) | 3-1 | League Cup |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Paide(home) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | AC Oulu(home) | 2-1 | League Cup |
| Feb 15, 2025 | SJK(away) | 3-1 | League Cup |
| Feb 8, 2025 | FF Jaro(away) | 0-0 | League Cup |
| Feb 1, 2025 | VPS(home) | 2-0 | League Cup |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Tallinna Kalev(home) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 HJK Helsinki win, 1 draw, 4 KuPS wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2024 | KuPS 1-0 HJK Helsinki | Veikkausliiga |
| Jun 19, 2024 | HJK Helsinki 3-1 KuPS | Veikkausliiga |
| Apr 6, 2024 | KuPS 3-1 HJK Helsinki | Veikkausliiga |
| Oct 21, 2023 | HJK Helsinki 1-2 KuPS | Veikkausliiga |
| Sep 3, 2023 | HJK Helsinki 2-2 KuPS | Veikkausliiga |
| May 5, 2023 | KuPS 2-1 HJK Helsinki | Veikkausliiga |
How many goals should we expect?
HJK Helsinki score 1.5 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; KuPS score 2.4 and concede 0.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJK Helsinki | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
| KuPS | 2.4 | 0.8 | 7 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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