KuPS vs Gnistan
Finland Veikkausliiga
KuPS
Gnistan
October 29, 2026 at 18:00 · Savon Sanomat Areena
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KuPS vs Gnistan prediction and betting tip for this Finland Veikkausliiga match, kicking off October 29, 2026 at 18:00 at Savon Sanomat Areena. Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals, 60% confidence.
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KuPS host Gnistan in the Finland Veikkausliiga (Championship Group - 30) on Thursday 29 October 2026, kick-off 18:00 WAT at Savon Sanomat Areena in Kuopio. Oliver Reitala is the referee.
KuPS are 3rd in the table with 52 points from 29 games (14-10-5), while Gnistan sit 5th on 42 points. KuPS have a 10-point advantage. At home KuPS have won 1 of 3; Gnistan have won 1 of 3 on the road.
KuPS have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 5 league games (W-L-L-W-D), averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded. Gnistan have two draws and three defeats in their last 5 league games (D-D-L-L-L), averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings KuPS have won 4, Gnistan 0, with 2 draws and an average of 3.0 goals per game. The most recent, in September 2026, finished Gnistan 1-1 KuPS.
KuPS average 1.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game this season, with 9 clean sheets and 6 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Gnistan average 1.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game this season, with 6 clean sheets and 8 games without scoring, usually in a 3-4-3.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: J. Moreno leads KuPS's scoring with 7 goals and 1 assist; A. Akinyemi leads Gnistan's scoring with 5 goals.
Line-ups are in: KuPS line up in a 4-2-3-1, Gnistan in a 5-4-1.
Bookmakers make KuPS the favourites: KuPS 1.42, draw 4.20, Gnistan 6.25 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.57 and under at 2.35. Both teams to score: yes 1.80, no 1.95.
Our prediction: Over 1.5 Goals. The two sides' season numbers point to about 2.8 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 3.0 goals and recent form points to 2.4 goals a game.
Veikkausliiga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | KuPS | 29 | 14 | 10 | 5 | +17 | 52 |
| 5 | Gnistan | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | +2 | 42 |
Season stats
| KuPS | Gnistan | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 29 | 29 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 14 / 10 / 5 | 11 / 9 / 9 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 45 (1.6) | 43 (1.5) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 28 (1.0) | 41 (1.4) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.6 / 1.5 | 1.7 / 1.2 |
| Clean sheets | 9 | 6 |
| Failed to score | 6 | 8 |
| Longest winning run | 6 | 3 |
| Biggest win | 3-0 | 5-0 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 3-4-3 |
Top scorers
- J. Moreno 7 goals · 1 assist
- B. Armah 4 goals · 0 assists
- P. Pennanen 3 goals · 3 assists
- A. Akinyemi 5 goals · 0 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Starting line-ups
J. Kreidl, S. Savolainen, B. Magassa, T. Hämäläinen, C. Antwi, V. Gasc, S. Pasanen, J. Luyeye-Lutumba, G. Engvall, B. Armah, J. Moreno
Coach: M. Nuutinen
O. Virtanen, B. Milovanov, S. Eremenko, A. Obileye, Ruxi, A. Atarah, R. Eremenko, A. Jouhi, G. Europaeus, D. Pérez, J. Latonen
Coach: Jussi Leppälahti
Data: API-Football · updated 29 Oct 2026, 17:30. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals — The two sides' season numbers point to about 2.8 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 3.0 goals and recent form points to 2.4 goals a game.
Form (last 5)
KuPS
WLLWD
1.2 scored · 0.8 conceded per game
Gnistan
DDLLL
0.8 scored · 2.0 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
4 KuPS wins 2 draws 0 Gnistan wins last 6 meetings
- Gnistan1 - 1KuPS Veikkausliiga
- Gnistan0 - 1KuPS Veikkausliiga
- KuPS1 - 0Gnistan Veikkausliiga
- KuPS1 - 1Gnistan Veikkausliiga
- Gnistan0 - 4KuPS Veikkausliiga
- KuPS6 - 2Gnistan Veikkausliiga
Statistics: API-Football · updated 29 Oct 2026, 15:30. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).
