KuPS vs VPS: match statistics
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KuPS vs VPS: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
KuPS play VPS in Veikkausliiga (Finland). The match date is 18 October 2026. Venue: Savon Sanomat Areena.
Current form
KuPS: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. VPS: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
KuPS scores 1.52 and concedes 0.96 goals per match. VPS scores 1.15 and concedes 1.15. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: KuPS 56%, VPS 44%. Over 2.5: KuPS 37%, VPS 37%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
KuPS has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.43. KuPS: 14.8 shots per match, VPS: 11.9.
Match halves
KuPS: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 0.52. VPS: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.48.
Goals by minute
KuPS: 31-45+ (12 goals). VPS: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Veikkausliiga: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 5 previous H2H matches were available: 2-2-1. Average goals 2.40, BTTS 60%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| KuPS | VPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
VPS is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - KuPS · 1.2 pts / match - VPS
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
KuPS is 32% better for: goals scored per match.
1.52 goals / match - KuPS · 1.15 goals / match - VPS
KuPS is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.96 goals / match - KuPS · 1.15 goals / match - VPS
KuPS scores in 78% of matches (21 of 27 matches), while VPS keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 matches).
VPS scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while KuPS keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - KuPS
Over / Under - VPS
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
KuPS is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.85 pts / match - KuPS · 1.41 pts / match - VPS
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KuPS - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 48%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
VPS - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
KuPS
VPS
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Veikkausliiga).
Teams vs league
| KuPS | Liga | VPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.48 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 48% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 43% | ▼ 37% |
| Clean sheets | • 30% | 30% | • 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 72% | ▼ 59% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (5): KuPS 2 - 2 - 1 VPS. Average goals 2.40, both teams scored in 60% matches.
FAQ
When do KuPS and VPS play?
KuPS face VPS on 18 October 2026 in Veikkausliiga at Savon Sanomat Areena. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between KuPS and VPS?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches KuPS won 2, VPS won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before KuPS vs VPS?
KuPS score 1.52 goals per game on average and VPS 1.15. The Veikkausliiga average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 56% of KuPS's matches and 44% of VPS's.
What form are KuPS and VPS in?
Over the last 5 games KuPS have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and VPS 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KuPS vs VPS?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.