On August 31, SJK are hosting KuPS in the Veikkausliiga of Finland. The match is set to start at 14:00 UTC.
A sense of anticipation builds as the upcoming encounter sees SJK and KuPS square off once more, 4 months after their previous Veikkausliiga meeting which KuPS won 1-0. SJK continues their strong form, having bested Haka, Jaro, Vaasan PS and KTP, so they'll aim to keep their winning momentum going with a victory over KuPS.
KuPS, in comparison, are coming off a defeat to Midtjylland in the Europa League Play-Offs last Thursday. They've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, with goals conceded across four consecutive matches.
SJK and KuPS meet in Veikkausliiga with their goal-scorers and playmakers ready to take on pivotal roles. SJK’s attacking options, guided by Stevie Grieve, have been bolstered by Kasper Paananen, the team’s top scorer, and Rasmus Karjalainen, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In Veikkausliiga, Paananen has been SJK’s standout scorer with thirteen goals, while Karjalainen has been their leading creator in the competition with four assists. Jeremiah Streng, Markus Arsalo and Alenis Vargas have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.
Meanwhile, Otto Ruoppi and Mohamed Toure have been pivotal for KuPS’s attack, under the tactical direction of Jarkko Wiss, combining to deliver important goals and assists. With eight goals in Veikkausliiga, Toure is KuPS’s top scorer in the league, as Oksanen continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with four assists. Agon Sadiku, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba and Petteri Pennanen have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel KuPS’s attack.
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We are updating team formations and line-ups for SJK - KuPS in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.
In their last outing, SJK lined up with Roope Paunio, Babacar Fati, Samuel Chukwudi, Kelvin Pires, Salim Yussif, Markus Arsalo, Prosper Padera, Kasper Paananen, Rasmus Karjalainen, Jeremiah Streng and Alenis Vargas.
KuPS's lineup in their latest match featured Johannes Kreidl, Pa Konate, Taneli Hamalainen, Arttu Lotjonen, Bob Nii Armah, Petteri Pennanen, Doni Arifi, Samuel Pasanen, Jerry Voutilainen, Agon Sadiku and Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba.
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Over six meetings since May 2024, the teams have each had their moments. KuPS have won five times, while the other match ended in a draw. Their latest meeting occurred on May 2, 2025, during the Veikkausliiga of Finland, with KuPS winning 1-0. In total, SJK have managed five goals in these six meetings, compared to KuPS's ten. So, overall, KuPS have the edge in head-to-head matches against SJK in their recent history.
SJK have won twelve of their 21 matches in Veikkausliiga this season, with four draws and five defeats, scoring 44 goals, averaging 2.10 per match, while conceding 30, an average of 1.43 per match. In Veikkausliiga, KuPS have played 21 matches, winning thirteen, drawing four and losing four, scoring 38 goals at an average of 1.81 per match and conceding 22 at a rate of 1.05 per match.
SJK are on a four-game winning streak, having won Haka, Jaro, Vaasan PS and KTP in their last four matches, while KuPS's most recent outing ended in a loss against Midtjylland. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, SJK have claimed ten victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn three times, while over their most recent twenty games, KuPS have claimed eleven victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn three times.
As always, Finland Veikkausliiga's live standings are availble and updated in real time. SJK hold 5th place with 40 points after 21 matches, while KuPS sit 2nd with 43 points from 21 matches.
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