VPS welcome HJK Helsinki at Hietalahden jalkapallostadion, Vaasa on Friday, May 22 at 6:00 PM in a Veikkausliiga fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

VPS come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). HJK Helsinki travel drawing too many games (3D in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, VPS face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. HJK Helsinki have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in HJK Helsinki won 2–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives VPS a slight edge, but HJK Helsinki are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.