Joona Salo’s strike after seven minutes proved decisive as JPS edged SaPa Pieksämäki 2-1 in the Kolmonen, the home side taking maximum points despite the tight margin. The early goal set the tone for a contest that never quite caught fire, with the visitors unable to find a response until the latter stages.
JPS vs SaPa Pieksämäki
First half1 - 1
- 7J. Salo
Second half1 - 0
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of JPS vs SaPa Pieksämäki?
JPS 2-1 SaPa Pieksämäki (Kolmonen).
Who scored?
Joona Salo (7') for JPS.
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Head to Head meetings
JPS – SaPa Pieksämäki
JPS
SaPa Pieksämäki
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 1 |
Average per game | 2 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 0 |
Form
JPS
- 5Matches
- 17Goals
- 3.4Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 1Draws
- 0Losses
SaPa Pieksämäki
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 1Draws
- 4Losses
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | 13.00 | 26.00 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — JPS
JPS is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 65.9 vs 60.8 for SaPa Pieksämäki. CheckLive signal strength 57/100.
Both teams to score — Yes
Medium confidence62%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
59
60.7
CheckSkill
53.2
53.4
CheckMental
77.4
77.4
CheckLive total65.9 vs 60.8+5.1
More match signals
Home win — JPS50%1.06
Over 3.561%
BTTS 1H — Yes57%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in JPS vs SaPa Pieksämäki?
In the CheckLive calculation JPS is the favourite: 65.9 vs 60.8. Signal strength 57/100; it is not a win probability.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (JPS vs SaPa Pieksämäki, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | 13.00 | 26.00 |