On Oct 2nd, VPS will play host to HIFK in a clash of the Veikkausliiga. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 9 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, 3rd placed VPS, recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Lahti. Joonas Vahtera scored the first goal for VPS in the 21st minute, then Juhani Pikkarainen added another in the 25th minute on a feed from Joonas Vahtera At the end of 90 a dissapointed Lahti couldn’t manage to score, and VPS took the shutout win. VPS is looking for direction having 3 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 6th placed HIFK, recorded a 1-5 loss against Ilves. Larsson struck first for Ilves in the 6th minute on a feed from Petteri Pennanen, then added another in the 29th minute on a feed from Tuomas Ollila. HIFK looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 2 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match on Aug 28th, VPS and HIFK battled to a 1-1 draw. Michael Bakare struck first for HIFK in the 8th minute, then Jesper Engstrom got the equalizer for VPS in the 73rd minute on a feed from Multanen earning VPS at least a draw.
Roman Eremenko has been the most effective weapon for HIFK lately. The midfielder has netted 2 goals in his last five matches. For VPS, their top scorers are Multanen and Joonas Vahtera, each having 2 goals in their last five matches.