Lahti vs KuPS Kuopio predictions, Aug 16, 2026

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In the upcoming Finnish Veikkausliiga clash, FC Lahti will host KuPS Kuopio on August 16, 2026. Both teams are looking to bolster their league positions as the season progresses.

FC Lahti has displayed a solid resurgence, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. Their recent form suggests a growing confidence in their attacking strategy, and they will aim to capitalize on their home advantage at FC Lahti Stadium. Tactical cohesion and an organized defense will be crucial in maintaining momentum against a well-drilled KuPS side.

On the other hand, KuPS Kuopio has experienced a slight dip, securing only 2 victories in their last 5 outings. Despite this, they possess the ability to produce incisive attacking plays, often relying on pace and sharp counter-attacks to disrupt their opponents. Their recent performances indicate a need for improvement to remain competitive.

With bookmakers’ odds closely matched at 2.52 for Lahti and 2.57 for KuPS, and model predictions suggesting a nearly equal chance for both a home win (37%) and away victory (36.2%), this matchup promises to be closely contested. Fans can expect an engaging battle as both teams vie for crucial points.

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Lahti 37.1%

Draw 26.7%

KuPS 36.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.53	3.65	2.67
	2.60	3.30	2.55
	2.53	3.50	2.56	Watch and Bet
	2.45	3.55	2.55
	2.51	3.61	2.61

Latest Results

09.08.26 Inter Turku – FC Lahti – 0:0 01.08.26 FC Lahti – FF Jaro – 2:0 26.07.26 FC Ilves – FC Lahti – 1:0 20.07.26 IFK Mariehamn – FC Lahti – 0:2 11.07.26 FC Lahti – HJK Helsinki – 2:0

09.08.26 KuPS Kuopio – TPS – 1:1 06.08.26 KuPS Kuopio – CS Universitatea Craiova – 1:1 01.08.26 IF Gnistan – KuPS Kuopio – 0:1 28.07.26 KuPS Kuopio – Sabah Baku FK – 0:2 25.07.26 KuPS Kuopio – VPS Vaasa – 3:1

Facts

Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 7 in the zone Veikkausliiga (Relegation Group: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Veikkausliiga (Championship Group: )).

KuPS is Qualified for Veikkausliiga (Championship Group )

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lahti won 0.

Lahti is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

KuPS‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Lahti may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, KuPS has had a series of home games.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Lahti won 1 match, drew 4 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 17:42. (average 0.9:2.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Lahti won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 11:19. (average 1.1:1.9).

Latest Head To Head

23.05.26 KuPS Kuopio – FC Lahti – 2:1 21.07.24 KuPS Kuopio – FC Lahti – 1:0 27.04.24 FC Lahti – KuPS Kuopio – 0:1 16.03.24 FC Lahti – KuPS Kuopio – 0:2 01.07.23 FC Lahti – KuPS Kuopio – 3:4

Standings

2026

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	KuPS ✔	19	11	7	1	34:17	17	40
2	Inter Turku	19	9	8	2	25:14	11	35
3	HJK	19	9	4	6	29:23	6	31
4	VPS	19	8	6	5	27:18	9	30
5	AC Oulu	19	9	3	7	22:22	0	30
6	Gnistan	19	8	5	6	29:24	5	29
7	Lahti	19	7	5	7	22:16	6	26
8	TPS	19	7	5	7	24:21	3	26
9	Ilves	19	7	4	8	31:31	0	25
10	SJK ✔	19	4	6	9	24:29	-5	18
11	Jaro ✔	19	3	6	10	18:38	-20	15
12	Mariehamn ✔	19	0	5	14	9:41	-32	5

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