Veikkausliiga
SJK vs Lahti
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: OmaSP Stadion
SJK vs Lahti Prediction & Stats - Veikkausliiga 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. SJK vs Lahti carries real history into this round of the Veikkausliiga.
The two sides meet on 21/08 (Friday) at OmaSP Stadion, 17:00 (UK time).
Read the SJK vs Lahti prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on SJK vs Lahti
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the SJK vs Lahti call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes SJK the side to beat, with roughly 38% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Veikkausliiga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
SJK Preview
SJK reach this fixture 20 match into their Veikkausliiga. Here is where SJK stand:
In this competition
4 won, 6 drawn, 10 lost
0.9 points per game
24 scored, at 1.2 a game
31 conceded, at 1.55 a game
SJK, season-wide
4 won, 6 drawn, 12 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jeremiah Streng, 4 goals
Most assists: Elias Mastokangas, 2 assists
Recent results — SJK
15/08/2026 12:00
07/08/2026 12:00
03/08/2026 12:00
24/07/2026 12:00
18/07/2026 10:00
Lahti: how they are travelling
Lahti come in 20 matches into their Veikkausliiga.
Here is what Lahti have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 5 drawn, 8 lost
1.3 points per game
23 scored, at 1.15 a game
18 conceded, at 0.9 a game
Lahti, season-wide
7 won, 5 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Neemias Benavenuto Barbosa, 4 goals
Most assists: Tòfol Montiel, 3 assists
Recent results — Lahti
16/08/2026 10:00
09/08/2026 10:00
01/08/2026 11:00
26/07/2026 08:00
20/07/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours Lahti
Lahti have generally come out ahead of SJK in their recent meetings.
From 30 match(es):
Lahti: 10 win(s)
SJK: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 13
That trend is worth factoring into the SJK vs Lahti prediction.
Form comparison SJK vs Lahti
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
SJK
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
L
|
0.9 |
| Home |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.2 |
| Away |
L
L
L
D
D
|
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 1.55 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 20% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 20% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.79 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.4 | 1.54 |
Away Team
Lahti
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
W
L
|
1.3 |
| Home |
L
L
W
W
W
|
1.64 |
| Away |
D
L
W
D
L
|
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 45% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.05 | 2.45 | 1.56 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.55 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.91 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 45% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 45% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 18% | 44% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.48 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.09 | 1.44 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After evaluating the odds across different markets, our top betting tip for this match is under 9.5 corners.
We expect SJK vs Lahti to be a controlled game with most of the play concentrated in midfield, decreasing the number of corner opportunities. With odds of 2.23, backing 9 or fewer corners offers good value.
👉 Prediction: Lahti to Win the First Half
All signs point to Lahti being the dominant team in SJK vs Lahti. They have been the superior team this season, while SJK has struggled to keep up.
Instead of backing them for the full match, we recommend betting on Lahti to win the first half.
Fixture information - SJK vs Lahti
Match: SJK vs Lahti
Competition: Veikkausliiga
Date: Friday, 21/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: OmaSP Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for SJK vs Lahti that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.18
League: 2.63
Both Teams to Score
47%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
41%
League: 48%
Cards
4.59
League: 3.68
Corners
11.62
League: 9.9
Home Team
SJK
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
L
|
0.9 |
| Home |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.2 |
| Away |
L
L
L
D
D
|
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 1.55 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 20% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 20% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.79 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.4 | 1.54 |
Away Team
Lahti
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
W
L
|
1.3 |
| Home |
L
L
W
W
W
|
1.64 |
| Away |
D
L
W
D
L
|
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 45% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.05 | 2.45 | 1.56 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.55 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.91 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 45% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 45% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 18% | 44% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.48 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.09 | 1.44 |
Corners
10.2 / Match
+7% Corners / Match
SJK received +7% more corners than Lahti in the Veikkausliiga
9.55 / Match
Mariehamn
(4)
Gnistan
(5)
HJK
(6)
Jaro
(8)
KuPS
(8)
VPS
(8)
TPS
(6)(3)
KuPS
(5)
Inter Turku
(2)
Jaro
(8)
Ilves
(7)
Mariehamn
(6)
HJK
(10)
Gnistan
Cards
2.35 / Match
+2% Cards / Match
Lahti received +2% more cards than SJK in the Veikkausliiga
2.4 / Match
Mariehamn
(2)
Gnistan
(4)
HJK
(2)
Jaro
(3)
KuPS
(1)
VPS
(3)
TPS
(3)(3)
KuPS
(2)
Inter Turku
(0)
Jaro
(2)
Ilves
(0)
Mariehamn
(2)
HJK
(2)
Gnistan
Goals Scored
1.2 / Match
+4%
SJK is +4% better in terms of goals scored
1.15 / Match
Mariehamn
(0)
Gnistan
(2)
HJK
(3)
Jaro
(1)
KuPS
(0)
VPS
(0)
TPS
(3)(1)
KuPS
(0)
Inter Turku
(2)
Jaro
(0)
Ilves
(2)
Mariehamn
(2)
HJK
(1)
Gnistan
Goals Conceded
1.55 / Match
+42%
SJK condeded +42% more goals than Lahti
0.9 / Match
Mariehamn
(2)
Gnistan
(2)
HJK
(0)
Jaro
(2)
KuPS
(2)
VPS
(1)
TPS
(1)(2)
KuPS
(0)
Inter Turku
(0)
Jaro
(1)
Ilves
(0)
Mariehamn
(0)
HJK
(0)
Gnistan
Veikkausliiga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KuPS
|
20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 43 | 2.15 |
| 2 |
Inter Turku
|
20 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 38 | 1.9 |
| 3 |
HJK
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 23 | 9 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 4 |
VPS
|
20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 30 | 1.5 |
| 5 |
Oulu
|
20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 25 | -1 | 30 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
TPS
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 7 |
Gnistan
|
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 24 | 5 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 8 |
Lahti
|
20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 26 | 1.3 |
| 9 |
Ilves
|
19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 10 |
SJK
|
20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 18 | 0.9 |
| 11 |
Jaro
|
20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 41 | -23 | 15 | 0.75 |
| 12 |
Mariehamn
|
20 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 41 | -30 | 8 | 0.4 |
Odds
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