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In the upcoming Veikkausliiga clash on August 21, 2026, SJK Seinajoki will face FC Lahti at their home ground. Both teams have shown mixed results in recent matches, with SJK securing just one win in their last five outings, while Lahti has claimed victory in two of their last five.
SJK, while struggling for consistent form, may look to leverage home advantage. Their tactical approach often emphasizes a solid defensive structure combined with opportunistic counterattacks. However, their recent lack of scoring has raised concerns about their attacking effectiveness.
FC Lahti, on the other hand, comes into this match with a slightly better momentum. Their recent performances indicate a more effective forward line and stronger midfield control. With two wins in the last five matches, Lahti has shown resilience and adaptability that could serve them well in this matchup.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.48 for SJK and 2.68 for Lahti, reflecting a tightly contested encounter. Our model predicts a 38.4% chance of a SJK home win, a 26.9% chance of a draw, and a 34.9% probability of an away victory. As both teams vie for crucial points, this match promises to be a competitive affair, with no clear favorite emerging.
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| SJK 37.9% |
Draw 26.7% |
Lahti 35.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.40 | 3.60 | 2.65 | ||
| 2.54 | 3.65 | 2.68 | ||
| 2.40 | 3.35 | 2.60 | ||
| 2.49 | 3.46 | 2.62 | ||
| 2.45 | 3.45 | 2.60 | ||
| 2.51 | 3.54 | 2.65 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 IFK Mariehamn – SJK Seinajoki – 2:0 07.08.26 SJK Seinajoki – IF Gnistan – 2:2 03.08.26 SJK Seinajoki – HJK Helsinki – 3:0 24.07.26 FF Jaro – SJK Seinajoki – 2:1 18.07.26 SJK Seinajoki – KuPS Kuopio – 0:2 |
16.08.26 FC Lahti – KuPS Kuopio – 1:2 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.06.26 FC Lahti – SJK Seinajoki – 2:3 27.07.24 SJK Seinajoki – FC Lahti – 5:5 27.05.24 FC Lahti – SJK Seinajoki – 0:4 16.07.23 FC Lahti – SJK Seinajoki – 1:1 22.04.23 SJK Seinajoki – FC Lahti – 0:0 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | KuPS ✔ | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 36:18 | 18 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter Turku | 20 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 28:16 | 12 | 38 |
| 3 | HJK | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 32:23 | 9 | 34 |
| 4 | Gnistan | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 32:26 | 6 | 32 |
| 5 | VPS | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 28:21 | 7 | 30 |
| 6 | AC Oulu | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 24:25 | -1 | 30 |
| 7 | TPS | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 27:22 | 5 | 29 |
| 8 | Lahti | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 23:18 | 5 | 26 |
| 9 | Ilves | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 33:34 | -1 | 25 |
| 10 | SJK ✔ | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 24:31 | -7 | 18 |
| 11 | Jaro ✔ | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18:41 | -23 | 15 |
| 12 | Mariehamn ✔ | 20 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 11:41 | -30 | 8 |
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