The Veikkausliiga could have new leaders after the weekend as KuPS can go top of the table with a win and Ilves’ loss.
The Canaries are undefeated in their last five games and are on a great run of form. KuPS will take on 11th place KPV on Sunday who sit on just 10 points from 48 possible. KPV have lost back to back matches in the Veikkausliiga being outscored 5-1.
KPV are playing at home where they have taken five points from 24 possible this season. Just once have KPV won on their own ground.
The club has conceded 14 times during their eight home matches for an average of 1.75 goals allowed per game.
KuPS, on the other hand, have secured 15 points from 24 possible on their travels. They are unbeaten in their last three road games. The Canaries average 1.75 goals scored per match and have allowed just 1.4 goals per away fixture.
KuPS have the third best form in the Veikkausliiga. They have secured 11 points from 18 while outscoring opponents 10-5.
KPV have tallied just four of their last 18 points possible. Opponents have outscored KPV 13-6.
The two clubs have played twice in 2019 in all competitions. KuPS are undefeated against KPV with a draw and win. The Canaries outscored KPV 4-2 across 180 minutes of football. Their last Veikkausliiga match, played in May, finished in a KuPS win, 3-1.
KuPS striker Rangel has scored eight of the club’s 25 goals this term. The Striker has scored eight goals in his last 10 matches in all competitions.
The Canaries are competing in the UEFA Europa League but their exploits in the tournament shouldn't affect them winning against KPV.
KPV have scored just 12 times in the Veikkausliiga. They have tallied the third fewest goals overall and average just 0.75 scores per match. Five of their last six matches have ended in over 2.5 goals scored due to their inability to defend.
Three of KuPS’s last five matches have finished in over 2.5 goals tallied. The side is strong in the attack and should put goals past KPV on Sunday.
Their last match ended 3-1 in favour of KuPS. This time around, the two sides should once again find the back of the net with over 2.5 goals scored.
KuPS will once again get the win as they doom KPV to a league leading 11th loss.