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Finnish Ykkösliiga

JäPSJäPSvsKäPaKäPa

Kick-off: Friday, 28 August 2026 at 15:30Venue: Järvenpään keskuskenttä

Prediction

Medium confidence
82.1%Draw 13.1%4.8%
JäPSKäPa
Predicted range
Home 1-3·Away 0-1
most likely 2-0
Expected goals
2.48 : 0.44
Most likely scorelines
2-0
16.6%
3-0
13.7%
1-0
13.4%

Deeper Projections

Projected total goals
2.92
Both teams to score
32.7%
Total goals distribution
Over/Under 1.578.8%·21.2%
Over/Under 2.555.8%·44.2%
Over/Under 3.533.4%·66.6%
Winning margin
Home +259.9%Home +122.2%Draw13.1%Away +13.9%Away +20.9%

Match Analysis

JäPS Heavy Favorites Against Five-Match-Losing KäPa

Overview

This Ykkösliiga meeting brings together JäPS and KäPa at Järvenpään keskuskenttä, with the home side carrying the model's strong backing. No league table data is available for either side, but the model gives JäPS an 82.1% chance of victory and projects a 2-0 scoreline. KäPa arrive on the back of five straight losses.

Home Side Form

JäPS have won two of their last three home matches, scoring 1.33 goals per game while conceding 0.67. Their last five matches overall show two wins and three losses, with the most recent result a defeat.

Away Side Form

KäPa have lost all of their last three away games, conceding 2.33 goals per match. Their wider recent form is a five-match losing streak, with 0.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per game.

Head-to-Head Record

No prior meetings between JäPS and KäPa are on record. With an empty head-to-head sample, historical results offer no basis for comparison.

Home & Away Splits

At home, JäPS have a 66.7% win rate over their last three matches at Järvenpään keskuskenttä. KäPa's away form is winless in the same span, which sharpens the home edge in this fixture.

Key Factors

Both teams have had roughly a week to prepare, with JäPS last playing on August 21 and KäPa on August 20. KäPa's five-game losing streak is the most prominent factor, while JäPS have shown they can score at home. The lack of prior meetings adds a degree of uncertainty to the matchup.

What the Model Says

The Poisson model projects a 2-0 home win, with JäPS at 82.1%, a draw at 13.1%, and KäPa at 4.8%. The highest-probability exact scorelines are 2-0, 3-0, and 1-0. The model expects around 2.92 total goals, with a 78.8% chance of at least two being scored and a 32.7% chance both teams find the net. It favors a JäPS win by two or more goals at 59.9%, with medium confidence.

Verdict

The data points clearly to a JäPS win, driven by their home record and KäPa's current losing run. The main caveats are the small recent sample and the absence of any head-to-head history. If KäPa's poor run overstates the gap, the margin could be narrower than the model suggests.

Last updated: 2026-08-28 09:07:59

JäPSJäPS
vs
KäPaKäPa
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
League Standing
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
Attack
Defence
Efficiency
2W 0D 1L
Home · 66.7%
Home / Away Record
0W 0D 3L
Away · 0%
Recent Form

Head to Head

No recent meetings between these sides

FAQ

Who is predicted to win JäPS vs KäPa?
Our model makes JäPS the most likely outcome, at about 8210%.
What is the predicted score for JäPS vs KäPa?
The model projects roughly JäPS 2-0 KäPa.
When does JäPS vs KäPa kick off?
Kick-off is Friday, 28 August 2026 at 15:30, at Järvenpään keskuskenttä.

Notes & Limitations

  • Based on current null season
  • One or both sides lack top-flight history. Figures are adjusted from lower-division data and carry reduced confidence.
  • This analysis does not account for injuries, suspensions or confirmed line-ups.
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