KuPS vs Gnistan: Live Score, Stream, H2H and Prediction (01.07.2025)

First half3 - 1

Second half3 - 1

KuPS - Gnistan Standings

3	KuPS		18	10	4	4	31:20	34
7	Gnistan		18	5	6	7	25:33	21

Head to Head meetings KuPS - Gnistan

Matches4
The biggest draw0-0
The most effective match6-2

KuPS

Gnistan

3
Victories
0
Draws
0
Victories

label	first team	second team
Victories	3	0
Scored goals	11	4
Average per game	2.75	1
The biggest victory	6-2	0

KuPS

Gnistan

Odds

Bookmaker	1	X	2

Veikkausliiga: KuPS vs Gnistan Match Preview - July 1, 2025

Match Preview by

Gary Redknapp

Football Analyst • Updated: July 1, 2025

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Match Overview

Second-place KuPS hosts seventh-place Gnistan in a crucial Veikkausliiga clash at Savon Sanomat Areena. KuPS enters with strong home form including a recent 3-0 victory over HJK, while Gnistan seeks consistency after consecutive draws. With both teams showing potent attacking stats, this match could significantly impact the league standings.

Betting Analysis

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Match:	KuPS vs Gnistan
Competition:	Veikkausliiga
Date:	July 1, 2025
Time:	15:00 (UTC)
Venue:	Savon Sanomat Areena (Capacity: 4,700)

KuPS and Gnistan meet in a pivotal Veikkausliiga encounter at Savon Sanomat Areena. Second-placed KuPS aims to maintain title pressure against seventh-placed Gnistan, who seeks to climb the table. With both teams averaging over 2.5 goals per match, this fixture promises attacking football and crucial league implications.

KuPS vs Gnistan: Current Veikkausliiga Standings

KuPS enters this match in second position with 26 points from 14 matches, boasting a +6 goal difference. Gnistan sits seventh with 16 points from 12 games, having scored 16 goals but conceded 18. The 10-point gap between the teams highlights the importance of this match for both European qualification and mid-table positioning.

Key Players to Watch: KuPS vs Gnistan

KuPS Key Players

R. Eremenko

7.2

Midfielder

Creative midfielder with 1 goal and 3 assists in 7 appearances, maintaining 82% pass accuracy

B. N. Armah

7.1

Midfielder

Midfield presence with 5 key passes in limited minutes, completing 83% of passes

S. Savolainen

7.0

Midfielder

Workhorse midfielder with 81 duels won in 13 appearances, contributing defensively

Gnistan Key Players

A. Lötjönen

7.4

Midfielder

Midfield anchor with 87% pass accuracy and 20 duels won in 5 appearances

O. Ruoppi

7.3

Midfielder

Attacking threat with 4 goals and 2 assists, creating 23 key passes

I. Cissé

7.3

Midfielder

Defensive midfielder winning 52% of duels with 88% pass accuracy in 12 matches

KuPS vs Gnistan: Current Form Analysis

KuPS Recent Form

KuPS shows strong recent form with three wins in their last five matches, scoring 13 goals during this period. Their 3-0 victory against HJK highlights their attacking threat at home, though defensive vulnerabilities remain with two losses in five games.

KuPS Last 5 Matches:

W W L L W

Date	Opponent	Result	Score
Fri Jun 27	HJK	Win	3-0
Tue Jun 24	FC Haka	Win	4-1
Wed Jun 18	IFK Mariehamn	Loss	0-1
Sat Jun 14	Ilves	Loss	0-3
Wed Jun 11	FC Jazz	Win	6-2

KuPS Expected Lineup

Likely 4-2-3-1 formation: B. N. Armah (Midfielder), J. Oksanen (Midfielder), P. Pennanen (Midfielder), O. Ruoppi (Midfielder), D. Arifi (Midfielder), R. Tikkanen (Defender), S. Miettinen (Defender), J. Kreidl (Goalkeeper), I. Cissé (Defender), J. Luyeye-Lutumba (Forward), A. Lötjönen (Defender)

Gnistan Recent Form

Gnistan has shown mixed results recently with just one win in their last five matches. Their attack remains potent with 6 goals scored in this period, but defensive consistency has been an issue, conceding 7 goals in 5 games.

Gnistan Last 5 Matches:

D D W L L

Date	Opponent	Result	Score
Fri Jun 27	Inter Turku	Draw	2-2
Wed Jun 18	VPS	Draw	0-0
Sat Jun 14	KTP	Win	2-1
Wed Jun 11	FC Haka	Loss	2-3
Sun Jun 01	Ilves	Loss	0-2

Gnistan Expected Lineup

Probable 4-2-3-1 formation: J. Raitala (Defender), S. Heiskanen (Midfielder), R. Eremenko (Midfielder), A. Craninx (Goalkeeper), V. Hänninen (Midfielder), E. Arko-Mensah (Midfielder), E. Bashkirov (Midfielder), J. Ojala (Defender), J. Latonen (Forward), A. Chidera (Defender), O. Pettersson (Defender)

KuPS vs Gnistan: Head-to-Head Record

KuPS holds a historical advantage with 2 wins in 3 meetings against Gnistan, who are yet to secure a victory. Matches average 2.33 goals with both teams scoring in 60% of encounters. For in-depth betting odds analysis and value bets, our betting analyst Oscar Hasley has prepared detailed predictions for this KuPS-Gnistan clash.

Recent Head-to-Head Results
Date	Competition	Result
Sun Apr 27	Veikkausliiga	Gnistan 1-2 KuPS
Sun Jul 07	Veikkausliiga	KuPS 3-1 Gnistan
Sun May 19	Veikkausliiga	Gnistan 0-0 KuPS

Key Match Statistics

KuPS

2nd • 26 pts

Gnistan

7th • 16 pts

2.55

Goals Scored Per Game

3.25

1.6

Goals Conceded Per Game

1.6

League Position

Total Points

Goal Difference

-2

KuPS Streak

Without a clean sheet in 4 matches

Gnistan Streak

Less than 4.5 cards in 7 matches

Both Teams

Both teams scored in 2 of last 3 head-to-head matches

KuPS vs Gnistan: Frequently Asked Questions

When is KuPS vs Gnistan and what time does it start?

The match kicks off on July 1, 2025 at 15:00 UTC at Savon Sanomat Areena.

Where is KuPS vs Gnistan being played?

The match will be played at Savon Sanomat Areena in Kuopio, Finland, which has a capacity of 4,700 spectators.

What is the head-to-head record between KuPS and Gnistan?

KuPS has won 2 of their 3 meetings, with 1 draw. Gnistan is yet to win against KuPS, with matches averaging 2.33 goals.

What are the current standings of KuPS and Gnistan in Veikkausliiga?

KuPS is 2nd with 26 points from 14 matches. Gnistan is 7th with 16 points from 12 matches.

What is the expected lineup for KuPS and Gnistan?

KuPS likely 4-2-3-1: Kreidl; Lötjönen, Cissé, Miettinen, Tikkanen; Pennanen, Oksanen; Armah, Ruoppi, Arifi; Luyeye-Lutumba. Gnistan probable 4-2-3-1: Craninx; Pettersson, Chidera, Ojala, Raitala; Hänninen, Bashkirov; Heiskanen, Eremenko, Arko-Mensah; Latonen.

KuPS vs Gnistan: Match Preview Summary

This Veikkausliiga clash features a strong home side against a mid-table challenger with attacking capabilities. KuPS holds both historical and current form advantages but must be wary of Gnistan's goal-scoring threat. With both teams showing offensive strengths but defensive vulnerabilities, this match could feature multiple goals. KuPS will look to capitalize on home advantage to maintain title pressure, while Gnistan seeks to disrupt the league hierarchy.

— Gary Redknapp