Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Finland
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Get ready for a fascinating Kakkonen - Lohko A fixture as we delve into our PEPO vs Vaajakoski prediction. On Saturday, July 12th, 2025, all eyes will turn to Kimpisen Urheilupuisto for a 15:00 GMT kick-off. On paper, this looks like a straightforward affair, with the hosts heavily favoured. However, football, especially in the Finnish leagues, has a wonderful habit of throwing up surprises. Let's break down the odds, form, and stats to see where the smart money lies.
Playing at home, PEPO enters this contest as the clear favourite, and it's not hard to see why. The bookmakers have them priced at a short 1.57 for the win, reflecting a strong belief in their capabilities. This confidence is backed by a staggering difference in squad valuation; PEPO's roster is valued at approximately €925k, dwarfing their opponent's. They're not just favourites on paper, either. Cast your mind back to June 1st, when they faced VJS. The odds were stacked against them at 5.66, yet they romped to an emphatic 4:1 victory. That result proves they have the firepower to dismantle teams, even when not expected to.
If PEPO are the Goliath in this story, then Vaajakoski are the plucky David. With a squad value of just €60.00k, they are accustomed to being written off. The odds for an away win sit at a tempting 4.4, with a draw at 4.3. Don't be too quick to dismiss them, though. This is a team that thrives on upsetting the apple cart. Look at their performance on October 19th, 2024, when they travelled to VIFK as massive 5.4 underdogs and battled their way to a commendable 1:1 draw. That kind of resilience is priceless and shows they have the organisation and grit to frustrate stronger opposition.
When we look at the broader trends in the Kakkonen - Lohko A, the statistics paint an interesting picture that supports the betting odds.
After running the numbers and analysing the context, our AI has pinpointed the most valuable bets for this encounter. While Vaajakoski's spirit is admirable, the data points firmly towards a home victory.
Ultimately, this PEPO vs Vaajakoski prediction points to the home side's quality and financial muscle being the deciding factor. However, expect Vaajakoski to put up a real fight and make PEPO work for every single one of the three points.
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PEPO is expected to win with odds of -1751 -175
PEPO is expected to win with odds of -175Over 2.5 -345
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -303
Both teams are expected to score1X&O2.5 -185
Home win/draw and over 2.5 goals
2:1
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 Vaajakoski |
12-May-25
5:1
| PEPO  |
| Vaajakoski |
12-Apr-25
4:2
| PEPO |
| PEPO |
02-Sep-18
2:0
| Vaajakoski |
| Vaajakoski |
15-Jun-18
0:2
| PEPO |
| PEPO |
16-Aug-16
4:0
| Vaajakoski |
| Vaajakoski |
28-May-16
2:1
| PEPO |
| PEPO |
01-Mar-15
3:1
| Vaajakoski |
Finland - Kakkonen - Lohko A| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Honka | 17 | 72-13 | 46 |
| 2 |
VJS | 17 | 52-17 | 39 |
| 3 |
PuiU Helsinki | 17 | 31-24 | 31 |
| 4 |
PEPO | 17 | 24-29 | 26 |
| 5 |
GrIFK | 17 | 37-29 | 25 |
| 6 |
MyPa | 17 | 44-39 | 24 |
| 7 |
Reipas | 17 | 39-39 | 23 |
| 8 |
Vaajakoski | 17 | 33-39 | 19 |
| 9 |
HaPK Edustus | 17 | 13-64 | 6 |
| 10 |
JPS | 17 | 18-70 | 5 |
