VPS and SJK-J meet at Hietalahden jalkapallostadion, Vaasa on Friday, Jul 10 at 6:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Veikkausliiga. Just 3 points separate them in the standings.

VPS come into this fixture in good form (3W 2D 0L recently). SJK-J travel in mixed form (2W 2D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours VPS here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against SJK-J, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in SJK-J won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

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