TPS vs SJK Akatemia Prediction and Betting Tip- Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

TPS vs SJK Akatemia Prediction:

Promotion chasers TPS host SJK Akatemia on Friday in the Finnish Ykkosliiga as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table. The match kicks off on Friday, June 13, at 16:30 BST, and will not be available to watch live in the UK.

TPS head into the second third of the 2025 season, top of the table on 22 points after nine matches. TPS won a thriller in gameweek 1 in this fixture and will look to continue their good run of form to seek promotion for the first time since 2019.

They face a struggling Akatemia side who won just two games in the opening rounds of fixtures as they hope to extend their stay in the second division for another year. They currently sit in seventh place of 10 teams, and just four points above KaPa, who occupy the relegation play-off place.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Statistics

• These sides took part in one of the most exciting games the league has offered so far, with TPS coming out triumphant 4-3 victors

• The best goal difference in the division so far goes to TPS- their 26 goals scored is the best of any side in the league

• Defensively however, it is Akatemia who boast a better record, conceding 12, to TPS’s 14

• TPS have lost one of their last five, meanwhile SJK has won just one in their last five

TPS Preview, Form and Standout Players

TPS Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Hakanpaa; Kauppila, Sihvonen, Sairinen, Haggstrom; Ikonen, Bostrom; Muzaci, Pippola, Dahlfors; Helen.

In their last five matches, TPS have drawn once, won three, and lost once. TPS drew 2-2 with other promotion candidates Lahti, before defeating SalPa 2-1. They then travelled to Mariehamn’s stadium, drawing with the first division side 2-2 before heading out of the Suomen Cup on penalties. They do head into this match on two-games winning run, beating EIF 2-0 before a narrow victory over PK-35, 3-2.

Forward Onni Helen and midfielder Tuomas Pippola have been in great goal scoring form so far this campaign, netting six each. Helen comes into Friday’s fixture with two goals in his last three, meanwhile Pippola has registered six goal contributions in his last six outings.

SJK Akatemia Preview, Form and Standout Players

SJK Akatemia Predicted Lineup(4-4-2): James; Lyyra, Zahedi, Lehto, Malik; Ojanen, Nikkila, Vesterbacka, Machaal; Hanninen, Hautamaki.

After being knocked out in an earlier round of the cup, SJK’s last five matches have all been league games. They suffered two 1-0 defeats to both Lahti and EIF before conceding a last-minute equaliser to draw against JaPS and was followed by a failure to take advantage of an extra man, also drawing 0-0 with SalPa. They did defeat JIPPO 3-1 last time out however, so will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to four games.

Justus Ojanen has been superb so far, scoring four times and providing an assist, while forward Elari Hautamaki sits one goal behind for involvements.

Head-to-head Comparison

TPS have dominated this fixture in the past, winning six of the last 10 meetings, to SJK’s one victory. TPS have also won four of the past five matches, with the other ending in a draw.

Recent Meetings:

• SJK 3-4 TPS, April 22, 2025

• Ykkosliigacup- TPS 1-0 SJK, February 1, 2025

• SJK 1-1 TPS, August 24, 2024

• TPS 1-0 SJK, June 29, 2024

• Suomen Cup- SJK 0-3 TPS, June 24, 2024

Betting Tip for TPS vs SJK Akatemia

TPS definitely have the upper hand in this fixture and should come out on top, although SJK could make it difficult for them, TPS are having a very good season and come into this match in good form. TPS have also been victorious in all four of their home matches in this fixture.

Therefore, our team of betting professionals have gone for TPS to Win as the best value tip for this match. Odds on Kwiff of 1.28 will mean a stake of £10 has a potential return of £12.80.

(Odds Subject to Change)

Final Prediction

TPS 2-0 SJK