When does VPS vs HJK start?

VPS vs HJK (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Friday, 22 May 2026 at 17:00. All times are Nigerian time (WAT, UTC+1).

Where to watch VPS vs HJK in Nigeria?

VPS vs HJK can be watched live on SuperSport (DSTV) and StarTimes in Nigeria. Check your provider's listings for the correct channel. Some matches may be available on free-to-air channels — follow SoccerHub.ng for broadcast details.

What is the head-to-head record between VPS and HJK?

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What competition is VPS vs HJK in?

This match is a Veikkausliiga fixture. Follow SoccerHub.ng for live scores, table standings, and all Veikkausliiga news.

VPS vs HJK (2-1) – Veikkausliiga | Soccerhub N

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VPS 3-4-1-2

4-3-3 HJK

Jalloh

▮

Mané

Okereke

▮

Niemi

Kouassivi-Benissan

Räisänen

▮

Lima

Turfkruier

Daoussi

▮↑

Muzinga

↑

Smyth

⚽↑

Marković

↑

Ylitolva

Leveälahti

Tikkanen

↓

Lyons-Foster

↑

Ring

Lingman

Kallinen

↑

Lappalainen

⚽↑

Pukki

↑

Cicale

VPS HJK ⚽=Goal ▮=Yel ▮=Red ↑=Sub on

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🧑‍💼 Coaches & Referee

Jussi Nuorela

Finland

⚽ 3-4-1-2

Win Rate

Record5W4D1L

Joonas Rantanen

Finland

⚽ 4-2-3-1

Win Rate

Record4W3D2L

⏱ ET — EXTRA TIME HALF TIME

90'

Yellow Card — M. Jalloh

M. Jalloh mistimes the challenge and fouls his opponent and picks up a booking in the 90'. A costly booking this deep into the match.

90'

🏁

🏁 Full Time

The final whistle has been blown.

90'

💬

Second half

88'

↕

Substitution — VPS

O. Ogunniyi is introduced for L. Smyth in the 88'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs.

81'

↕

Substitution — HJK

T. Mero is introduced for B. Lyons-Foster in the 81'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.

79'

Yellow Card — A. Räisänen

A. Räisänen brings his man down cynically and picks up a booking in the 79'. VPS now have 4 yellow cards — dangerously close to further punishment.

77'

↕

Substitution — HJK

Martin Kirilov is introduced for J. Kallinen in the 77'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.

76'

⚽

GOAL! S. Lindholm — The Lead!

Unstoppable! S. Lindholm slots the ball past the keeper in the 76' to make it 2–1. VPS lead 2–1. A vital goal with time running out.

72'

Yellow Card — S. Lindholm

S. Lindholm mistimes the challenge and fouls his opponent and picks up a booking in the 72'. VPS now have 3 yellow cards — dangerously close to further punishment.

71'

Yellow Card — J. Öst

J. Öst tugs the shirt and the referee spots it immediately and picks up a booking in the 71'.

65'

↕

Substitution — VPS

S. Lindholm is introduced for Y. Daoussi in the 65'. A tactical tweak as the manager looks to change the dynamic.

65'

↕

Substitution — VPS

J. Vahtera is introduced for J. Muzinga in the 65'. Fresh legs introduced to inject energy into the game.

64'

⚽

GOAL! L. Smyth — Level!

Cold-blooded finishing! L. Smyth guides it into the bottom left corner in the 64' to make it 1–1. The scores are level at 1–1.

57'

Yellow Card — Y. Daoussi

Y. Daoussi gets the man but not the ball — the referee awards the free kick and picks up a booking in the 57'. Y. Daoussi will need to manage his game carefully from here.

54'

↕

Substitution — HJK

J. Öst is introduced for M. Marković in the 54'. The manager responds to the run of play with this change.

54'

↕

Substitution — HJK

L. Möller is introduced for L. Lappalainen in the 54'. Looking to shift the momentum with this substitution.

46'

↕

Substitution — HJK

M. Borchers is introduced for T. Pukki in the 46'. An early switch — possibly forced by injury.

⏸ HALF TIME

45'

⏸

⏸ Half Time

The referee brings the first half to a close.

45'

💬

25'

Yellow Card — E. Okereke

E. Okereke brings his man down cynically and picks up a booking in the 25'. E. Okereke will need to manage his game carefully from here.

⚽

GOAL! L. Lappalainen — The Lead!

The net ripples! L. Lappalainen tucks it away with composure in the 6' to make it 0–1. Great assist from V. Tikkanen. HJK lead 0–1.

▶

Kick Off — VPS vs HJK

The referee blows his whistle and we are underway!

VPS

MIN

HJK

Regular Assist: V. Tikkanen L. Lappalainen Goal

⚽

E. Okereke Yellow Card

25'

⏸ Half Time

46'

M. Borchers↑

T. Pukki↓

Substitution

↑↓

54'

J. Öst↑

M. Marković↓

Substitution

↑↓

54'

L. Möller↑

L. Lappalainen↓

Substitution

↑↓

Y. Daoussi Yellow Card

57'

⚽

L. Smyth Regular Goal

64'

↑↓

↑S. Lindholm

↓Y. Daoussi

Substitution

65'

↑↓

↑J. Vahtera

↓J. Muzinga

Substitution

65'

71'

J. Öst Yellow Card

S. Lindholm Yellow Card

72'

⚽

S. Lindholm 🎯 Penalty Goal

76'

77'

Martin Kirilov↑

J. Kallinen↓

Substitution

↑↓

A. Räisänen Yellow Card

79'

81'

T. Mero↑

B. Lyons-Foster↓

Substitution

↑↓

↑O. Ogunniyi

↓L. Smyth

Substitution

88'

M. Jalloh Yellow Card

90'

Win Probability CatBoost ML

4487%

VPS

3334%

Draw

2179%

HJK

Expected Goals (xG)

1.79

VPS

xG
exp.

1.20

HJK

Most Likely Score

🎯 1-1

Markets

Over 1.5 6727%

Over 2.5 2819%

Over 3.5 1806%

BTTS 5238%

Confidence

4487%

HJK 38 players

Player

Rtg

Mamadou Jalloh

—

Lassana Mané

—

Emmanuel Okereke

—

Miika Niemi

—

Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan

—

Antti-Ville Räisänen

—

Paulo Lima

—

Jayden Turfkruier

—

Yassin Daoussi

—

Jonathan Muzinga

—

Luka Smyth

—

Joonas Vahtera

—

Simon Lindholm

—

Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi

—

Lucas Väyrynen

—

Vilmer Ronnberg

—

Akon Kuek

—

Rasmus Forsbacka

—

Olavi Keturi

—

Matej Marković

—

Miska Ylitolva

—

Emil Levealahti

—

Ville Tikkanen

—

Brooklyn Lyons-Foster

—

Alexander Ring

—

Lucas Lingman

—

Jere Kallinen

—

Lassi Lappalainen

—

Teemu Pukki

—

Alfie Cicale

—

Mads Borchers

—

Jesse Öst

—

Liam Möller

—

Martin Kirilov

—

Toivo Mero

—

Leonel Montano

—

Valo Konttas

—

David Ezeh

—

Shot Map

Goal

On Target

Block

Miss

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Match Momentum

VPS

HJK

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VPS 2-1 HJK | Veikkausliiga Report

Veikkausliiga · 22 May 2026

VPS beat HJK 2-1 in Veikkausliiga. Half time: 0-1.

Star of the show: L. Lappalainen (HJK) was the standout performer. His goal was the key moment — one that his team will be grateful for.

L. Lappalainen broke the deadlock in the 6', assisted by V. Tikkanen for HJK. L. Smyth added another in the 64' for VPS. S. Lindholm slotted home in the 76' for VPS.

Goalscorers — VPS: L. Smyth (64'), S. Lindholm (76'). HJK: L. Lappalainen (6').

Bookings and dismissals: E. Okereke (yellow, 25') for VPS; Y. Daoussi (yellow, 57') for VPS; J. Öst (yellow, 71') for HJK; S. Lindholm (yellow, 72') for VPS; A. Räisänen (yellow, 79') for VPS; M. Jalloh (yellow, 90') for VPS.

Substitutions: M. Borchers replaced T. Pukki (HJK, 46'); J. Öst replaced M. Marković (HJK, 54'); L. Möller replaced L. Lappalainen (HJK, 54'); S. Lindholm replaced Y. Daoussi (VPS, 65'); J. Vahtera replaced J. Muzinga (VPS, 65'); Martin Kirilov replaced J. Kallinen (HJK, 77'); T. Mero replaced B. Lyons-Foster (HJK, 81'); O. Ogunniyi replaced L. Smyth (VPS, 88').

When the dust settles, people will talk about L. Lappalainen. VPS are grateful for the match-winning contribution.

Auto-generated match report based on available match data.

Bookmaker	VPS	Draw	HJK
Consensus	3.32	3.26	1.99

Bookmaker

VPS

Draw

HJK

Consensus

3.32

3.26

1.99

Bookmaker	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
Consensus	1.63	2.02

Bookmaker

Over 2.5

Under 2.5

Consensus

1.63

2.02

Bookmaker	Yes	No
Consensus	1.64	2.17

Bookmaker

Yes

Consensus

1.64

2.17

Club	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts	xGD
Kuopion Palloseura	16	9	6	1	+14	33	+7.0
Inter Turku	16	8	7	1	+11	31	+5.6
VPS	16	7	6	3	+10	27	+4.2
AC Oulu	16	8	2	6	0	26	-1.4
HJK	16	7	4	5	+7	25	+2.4
IF Gnistan	16	7	4	5	+5	25	-2.3
FC Lahti	16	6	4	6	+5	22	-1.0
Turun Palloseura	16	6	4	6	+1	22	+0.1
Ilves	16	5	4	7	-2	19	-6.1
FF Jaro	17	3	6	8	-16	15	+0.6
SJK	17	3	5	9	-8	14	+2.1
IFK Mariehamn	16	0	4	12	-27	4	-11.1

Club

Pts

xGD

Form

Kuopion Palloseura

+14

+7.0

Inter Turku

+11

+5.6

VPS

+10

+4.2

AC Oulu

-1.4

HJK

+2.4

IF Gnistan

-2.3

FC Lahti

-1.0

Turun Palloseura

+0.1

Ilves

-2

-6.1

FF Jaro

-16

+0.6

SJK

-8

+2.1

IFK Mariehamn

-27

-11.1

About VPS vs HJK

VPS vs HJK ended in Veikkausliiga on 22 May 2026 . The full time score is 2-1.

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