FF Jaro vs VPS Predictions

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VeikkausliigaVeikkausliiga · Finland
high confidence
FF Jaro

FF Jaro

Full Time

1 - 3

AI predicted 1 - 1

VPS

VPS

🗓️ Saturday, 8 Aug 2026 at 19:00 EEST (venue time) · 16:00 UTC (your time)📍 Project Liv Arena, Pietarsaari

Win Probability (1X2)

FF Jaro 29%Draw 38%VPS 33%

Best Value Pick

Correct Score: 1–1

Match Result

7.2/10

VPS Outclass FF Jaro 3-1 in Convincing Away Victory

VPS delivered a commanding performance at Project Liv Arena, defeating FF Jaro 3-1 to solidify their standing in the Veikkausliiga. The visitors raced into an early lead with two goals inside the opening 16 minutes, putting the hosts on the back foot from the outset. FF Jaro managed to pull one back before halftime, but VPS's tactical discipline and incisiveness in front of goal proved decisive, with a third strike in the second half sealing the result. The match saw VPS execute their 3-4-1-2 formation to great effect, controlling key moments and stifling Jaro's attacking trio. Despite a spirited effort from the home side, including a goal in the 34th minute, Jaro struggled to break down a well-organized VPS defense. Three yellow cards for VPS and one for Jaro reflected the intensity of the contest, but ultimately, the visitors' clinical finishing made the difference.

😅 AI Prediction Report

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Predicted

1 - 1

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Actual

1 - 3

❌Result
✅BTTS
❌O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results1/3 hit

Correct Score — 1-1
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Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Under 2.5
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Double Chance — X2
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Key Moments

12' — Goal

Jonathan Muzinga gives VPS the lead with a composed finish.

16' — Goal

Simon Lindholm doubles VPS's advantage, punishing Jaro's defensive disorganization.

34' — Goal

Herman Sjögrell pulls one back for FF Jaro, giving the home crowd hope.

71' — Goal

Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan restores VPS's two-goal cushion, effectively sealing the win.

Various' — Yellow Cards

Three VPS players and one Jaro player booked in a physical contest.

FF Jaro

FF Jaro

5.5/10

FF Jaro struggled to impose themselves in the early stages, conceding twice within the first 16 minutes. While they showed resilience to respond with a goal of their own in the 34th minute, their efforts to claw back into the match were hampered by VPS's defensive solidity and tactical organization. The 4-3-3 formation offered attacking width, but the front three found few clear chances as the game wore on. Despite a determined push after halftime, Jaro were undone by a third VPS goal midway through the second half, and their attempts to rally were ultimately in vain. A single yellow card highlighted a generally disciplined display, but the lack of attacking penetration and defensive lapses proved costly.

Key Players

Herman Sjögrell: Scored Jaro's only goal in the 34th minute, providing hope before halftime.
Jim Myrevik: Worked tirelessly in defense, especially after the early setbacks.

Strengths

Resilience to respond after early deficitMaintained discipline with only one yellow card

Weaknesses

Slow start and defensive lapses in opening 20 minutesStruggled to create clear chances against VPS's back three
VPS

VPS

8/10

VPS produced a clinical and well-drilled display, capitalizing on their early dominance with goals in the 12th and 16th minutes. Their 3-4-1-2 system provided defensive security and attacking flexibility, with the midfield quartet controlling transitions and the front two posing a constant threat. Despite conceding once before halftime, VPS regrouped and managed the game effectively, restoring their two-goal cushion in the 71st minute. Three yellow cards reflected their combative approach in midfield, but VPS's ability to convert chances and maintain tactical discipline set them apart. The victory was a testament to their organization, work rate, and attacking efficiency.

Key Players

Jonathan Muzinga: Opened the scoring in the 12th minute, setting the tone for VPS's dominance.
Simon Lindholm: Added the second goal just four minutes later, giving VPS a commanding early lead.
Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan: Scored the crucial third goal in the 71st minute to put the result beyond doubt.

Strengths

Clinical finishing in key momentsTactical discipline in a 3-4-1-2 formationEffective pressing and transition play

Weaknesses

Conceded a goal during a brief lapse before halftimeAccumulated three yellow cards, risking disciplinary issues

Tactical Analysis

FF Jaro's 4-3-3 formation aimed to stretch the pitch and provide attacking impetus through wide play, but VPS's 3-4-1-2 setup proved difficult to break down. The visitors' back three were well shielded by a disciplined midfield, limiting Jaro's front line to half-chances. VPS pressed effectively in midfield, forcing turnovers and launching quick transitions that led to their early goals. After establishing a lead, VPS managed the tempo, using their wingbacks to maintain width and support both defense and attack. Jaro's attempts to overload the flanks were largely neutralized, and VPS's tactical flexibility allowed them to absorb pressure and strike decisively on the counter, as seen with their third goal.

Turning Point

VPS's rapid-fire double in the 12th and 16th minutes gave them a commanding lead and set the tone for the rest of the match.

Man of the Match

Jonathan Muzinga

His early goal broke the deadlock and his movement constantly troubled the Jaro defense.

FF Jaro vs VPS: Match Preview

FF Jaro approach this fixture from 10th place, having stabilised slightly with two wins and two draws in their last five, but a season-long record of just three wins from 17 underlines ongoing struggles. VPS, sitting 5th, have dropped points in their last two but remain defensively solid and are one of the league's hardest sides to break down away from home. Both teams are in need of points—Jaro to escape the lower reaches, VPS to keep up with the top half—but neither carries significant momentum.

Statistically, this game is shaped by Jaro's leaky defence (1.94 conceded per match) against a VPS attack that is more efficient than prolific, especially away (0.78 scored per away game). Jaro's attack has improved at home (1.44 per game), but VPS's away defence (1.11 conceded per away) and clean sheet rate (29%) suggest clear resistance. Both teams' recent matches have seen more first-half goals (Jaro 5, VPS 3 in last five), but the overall goal environment trends under: VPS away matches average just 2.11 goals, and the last H2H was goalless.

The model expects a tactical, low-scoring contest with neither side likely to dominate. Draw is the modal outcome, with a 1-1 scoreline most probable given both teams' season-long scoring rates and the H2H trend. Jaro's home edge is offset by VPS's defensive shape and the visitors' ability to grind out results on the road.

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Win Probability
FF Jaro 35% Draw 28% VPS 37%

Over 2.5 Goals

42%

BTTS: Yes

48%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 0-1 · 1-0

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FF Jaro vs VPS Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
29%
38%
33%
FF Jaro 29%Draw 38%VPS 33%
Both Teams to Score
57%
43%
Yes 57%No 43%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
46%
54%
Over 2.5 46%Under 2.5 54%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
29%
71%
Over 9.5 29%Under 9.5 71%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind FF Jaro vs VPS that most previews miss.

  • 1Jaro's home matches average 2.78 goals, but VPS away games average just 1.89—one of the lowest in the league.
  • 2Five of the last ten meetings between these sides have ended in draws, including three 0-0 or 1-1 results.
  • 3Jaro have scored first in only 41% of their home games this season, while VPS have conceded first in just 44% of away matches.

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The Case For This FF Jaro vs VPS Prediction

The data points to a low-scoring, closely contested fixture between a Jaro side with home resilience but limited attacking output and a VPS outfit whose away matches are generally tight. Both sides are coming off mixed form, but the underlying rates suggest a draw is the modal outcome.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Jaro average just 1.44 points per home game, with a negative home goal difference (13 scored, 12 conceded in 9).
  • →VPS have the league's fifth-best defensive record (16 conceded in 17) and concede just 1.11 per away game.

Match Context

  • →Five of the last ten H2H meetings have ended level, and the last league meeting was 0-0.

🚩 FF Jaro vs VPS Corners Prediction

low confidence
8.1expected total corners
Over 29%
Under 71%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.3 corners for FF Jaro and 3.8 for VPS, for an expected total of 8.1. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (71%). Over 8.5: 41% · Over 10.5: 19%.

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How FF Jaro and VPS Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

FF Jaro vs VPS Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

FF JaroFF Jarolast 5 matches
H. SjogrellXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

O. Kass KawoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

K. HardenXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

R. VikstromXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

VPSVPSlast 5 matches
S. LindholmXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Y. Daoussisub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

O. OgunniyiXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Jaro have stabilised with two wins and two draws in their last five, but their season-long record remains poor, especially defensively (33 conceded in 17). VPS have alternated wins and losses recently, but their overall defensive record and away resilience keep them in the top half.

FF Jaro vs VPS — Last 10 Matches

FF JaroFF JaroLast 10 results
L1-3
L0-2
W2-1
D0-0
W2-1
L2-3
D1-1
L0-5
L2-5
L1-2
Lvs VPS1-3
L@ Lahti0-2
Wvs SJK2-1
Dvs Inter Turku0-0
Wvs Ilves2-1
L@ Turku PS2-3
Dvs Gnistan1-1
L@ Ilves0-5
Lvs HJK Helsinki2-5
L@ AC Oulu1-2
VPSVPSLast 10 results
W3-1
L0-1
L1-3
L1-2
W1-0
W4-0
D1-1
W5-1
W2-1
D1-1
W@ FF Jaro3-1
Lvs Inter Turku0-1
L@ KuPS1-3
L@ HJK Helsinki1-2
Wvs SJK1-0
Wvs Mariehamn4-0
D@ Gnistan1-1
Wvs AC Oulu5-1
W@ SJK2-1
Dvs KuPS1-1

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5

What History Says: FF Jaro vs VPS

Draws are common in this fixture, with five of the last ten meetings finishing level, including the most recent league clash (0-0). Neither side has managed to string together consecutive wins in the matchup, underlining the evenness.

FF Jaro vs VPS Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

2

FF Jaro wins

5

Draws

3

VPS wins

20%50% draws30%
8 Aug 26FF Jaro vs VPS1-3
10 Apr 26VPS vs FF Jaro0-0
14 Feb 26FF Jaro vs VPS1-0
18 Oct 25VPS vs FF Jaro1-3
25 Jul 25FF Jaro vs VPS2-2
11 Jun 25FF Jaro vs VPS2-2

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: FF Jaro vs VPS

With bookmaker odds unavailable, no direct value edges can be identified. The model's probabilities point to the draw and under 2.5 goals as the most likely outcomes, both of which may be undervalued in a typical market given the teams' scoring and concession rates.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
FF Jaro Winvalue3.8029.0%+2.7%
Drawvalue3.7538.0%+11.3%
VPS Win1.8333.0%-21.6%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.7346.0%-11.8%
Under 2.5value2.0854.0%+5.9%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.7057.0%-1.8%
No2.0543.0%-5.8%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: FF Jaro Win @ 3.80EV +0.102
1X2: Draw @ 3.75EV +0.425
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 2.08EV +0.123

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Things to Watch: FF Jaro vs VPS

  • ⚠️Recent form is mixed for both teams, increasing variance around the model's central estimates.
  • ⚠️No significant injuries reported, but lack of lineup data introduces some uncertainty.

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Final Verdict

FF Jaro 1–1 VPS

A 1-1 draw is the likeliest outcome, underpinned by both teams' season scoring rates and the H2H draw trend. The single strongest data point is the frequency of draws between these sides (50% of last ten meetings). The biggest risk is that Jaro's defensive frailty at home (1.33 conceded per game) could allow VPS to edge it if they convert their limited chances efficiently.

FF Jaro vs VPS: Common Questions

Who will win FF Jaro vs VPS?

The model gives Jaro a 29% chance, the draw 38%, and VPS a 33% chance. The most likely outcome is a draw, reflecting both teams' tendency to cancel each other out in recent meetings.

Will both teams score in FF Jaro vs VPS?

There is a 57% probability that both teams will score, based on Jaro's 80% BTTS rate in their last five and VPS's 60% BTTS rate away from home this season.

How many goals will there be in FF Jaro vs VPS?

Under 2.5 goals is slightly favoured at 54% probability, with both teams averaging just over 1 goal per game and VPS's away matches typically low-scoring (1.89 goals per game).

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for FF Jaro vs VPS: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 1 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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