Finland - VeikkausliigaData current as of September 06, 2026

Lahti vs SJK: match statistics

Lahti crest
Lahti
2 : 3half-time 1:1
SJK crest
SJK

Lahti vs SJK: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Lahti played against SJK in Veikkausliiga (Finland). The game was played on June 13, 2026. Final score: 2:3.

Recent form

Lahti has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. SJK has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Lahti scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.11. SJK scores 0.89 and allows 1.56. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 56% of Lahti's games and 44% of SJK's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 44%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 40% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

SJK has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.34 per game. Lahti takes 11.6 shots per game, while SJK takes 13.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Lahti leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. SJK leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.67 after halftime.

When the teams score

Lahti's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For SJK, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Veikkausliiga games average 2.42 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 40% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

I back the home win (1). Lahti averages 12 shots and 4.4 on target per home match, translating to 1.8 goals per game and a 15% conversion rate, whereas SJK away averages 9.25 shots, 3.5 on target and only 0.5 goals per game with a 5% conversion. Defensively Lahti concedes 1.0 goals at home on average (xG against 1.03), while SJK concedes 2.0 away with xG against 1.82, indicating greater risk from the visitors on goal-scoring situations. In the last 5 matches Lahti scored 10 goals and averages 1.4 points per game, while SJK scored 9 goals in their last 5 but only 0.6 points per game and have 75% of away matches without scoring. Key home advantages are superior conversion rate (15% vs 5%), more shots on target (4.4 vs 3.5) and lower xG against (1.03 vs 1.82); therefore I rate Lahti’s chances higher.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The strongest signal against the BTTS - Yes option is that SJK fails to score in 75% of matches season-to-date and averages only 0.5 goals per game, while Lahti averages 1.2 goals and fails to score in 20% of fixtures. Lahti creates significantly more opportunities: 17.2 shots and 5.6 on target per match versus SJK’s 9.25/3.5, and Lahti’s xG is 1.98 compared to SJK’s average xG conceded of 1.82, indicating a home advantage in chance creation. In the short term SJK has improved — BTTS in the last 5 matches is 60% for both teams, with SJK averaging 1.8 goals and xG 2.13 in that sample, so SJK’s scoring probability rises. Considering the greater weight of season-long figures (seasonal BTTS Lahti 60% vs SJK 25% and SJK’s high share of matches without a goal at 75%) and SJK’s low conversion rate (around 5%), the No Goal scenario appears more likely; therefore I assess 30% for Yes and 70% for No.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Lahti has a clear advantage in chance creation: the home side’s xG is 1.98 versus the xG that SJK concedes of 1.82, and Lahti averages 17.2 shots and 5.6 on target per match compared to SJK’s 9.25 and 3.5. Although Lahti scores 1.2 goals per season on average, relatively low finishing (conversion 7.0%) warrants adjustment and I project 1.62 goals for the hosts. SJK has an xG of 1.21, scores 0.5 goals seasonally and has a conversion of 5.0%, so I project 0.98 goals for the visitors, giving a total of 2.60. Additionally, 80% of Lahti’s matches and 75% of SJK’s matches this season have finished over 1.5 goals, and in the last 5 fixtures both teams frequently exceeded the 2.5 line (last 5: Lahti 60% over 2.5, SJK 80% over 2.5). Therefore the strongest and most likely pick is Over 1.5; Over 2.5 has moderate support (58%), while Over 3.5 remains unlikely (22%).

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

I select the 2/1 scenario (Lahti trailing at Half-Time but winning at Full-Time) as the most likely outcome. Lahti average only 0.2 goals scored and concede 1.0 goal by the break, and were behind at halftime in 4 of 5 home matches (80%), so being down after the first 45 minutes is common. After the break the hosts are markedly stronger: they score an average of 1.0 goal in second halves, have accumulated 11 points in second halves (an average of 2.2 points per second half) and have won 60% of matches decided after the break, whereas SJK score only 0.25 goals after halftime and average 0.25 points in second halves. Additionally Lahti have higher xG (1.98 vs 1.21), more shots on target (5.6 vs 3.5) and a season goals-per-game average of 1.2 versus 0.5 for SJK, while the visitors concede 2.0 goals per match on average, which confirms the hosts’ advantage in chance creation and the possibility of a turnaround; therefore 2/1 is assigned the highest probability (35%).

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Stats by half

1 : 1
First half
1 : 2
Second half

Game stats

62Possession (%)38
LahtiSJK
17Shots10
LahtiSJK
6Shots on target7
LahtiSJK
1.9xG1.34
LahtiSJK
8Corners2
LahtiSJK
56Dangerous attacks29
LahtiSJK
14Fouls7
LahtiSJK
3Cards1
LahtiSJK

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.33Goals scored / game0.89
LahtiSJK
1.11Goals allowed / game1.56
LahtiSJK
54%Average possession55%
LahtiSJK
4.11Shots on target / game4.67
LahtiSJK

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.56Shots per game13.67
LahtiSJK
4.11Shots on target4.67
LahtiSJK
11.5%Shot conversion6.5%
LahtiSJK
54%Possession55%
LahtiSJK
1.34xG for1.64
LahtiSJK
1.21xG against1.38
LahtiSJK

Shooting quality

Lahti: BalancedSJK: Balanced
LahtiSJK
Accuracy (shots on target)36%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.320.19

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Lahti is 150% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Lahti · 0.4 pts / game - SJK

Lahti
LDDLW
Season result split
33% W22% R44% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-2-4
1.22 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-2-1
Last 5 at home
2-2-1
LWDDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.45Opponent xG: 1.04BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
SJK
DDLLL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
11% W33% R56% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-3-5
0.67 pts / game · goal difference -6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-3
0.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-3
Last 5 away
0-1-3
LLDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.76Opponent xG: 1.33BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Lahti is 49% better for: goals scored per game.

1.33 goals / game - Lahti · 0.89 goals / game - SJK

Lahti is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.11 goals / game - Lahti · 1.56 goals / game - SJK

Lahti scoring profile: very strong

Lahti scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 meczów), while SJK keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 meczów).

SJK scoring profile: strong

SJK scores in 56% of games (5 of 9 meczów), while Lahti keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 meczów).

12Goals scored (season)8
LahtiSJK
10Goals conceded (season)14
LahtiSJK
2.44Average goals per game2.44
LahtiSJK
8Goals scored (last 5)4
LahtiSJK
5Goals conceded (last 5)8
LahtiSJK

How often they score at least...

78%1 goal56%
LahtiSJK
22%2 goals22%
LahtiSJK
11%3 goals11%
LahtiSJK
11%4 goals0%
LahtiSJK

How often they concede at least...

78%1 goal78%
LahtiSJK
33%2 goals44%
LahtiSJK
0%3 goals33%
LahtiSJK
0%4 goals0%
LahtiSJK

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

22%BTTS at half-time11%
LahtiSJK
0%BTTS in both halves11%
LahtiSJK
11%Scored in both halves22%
LahtiSJK

BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS22%
LahtiSJK
11%Min. 3 goals without BTTS22%
LahtiSJK
60%BTTS - last 560%
LahtiSJK

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

89%Min. 1 goal before half-time89%
LahtiSJK
44%Min. 2 goals before half-time22%
LahtiSJK
22%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
LahtiSJK

2nd half

56%Min. 1 goal after half-time78%
LahtiSJK
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time44%
LahtiSJK
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time11%
LahtiSJK

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Lahti is 179% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.56 pts / game - Lahti · 0.56 pts / game - SJK

Lahti - half-time state
44% leading22% draw33% trailing
SJK - half-time state
11% leading22% draw67% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.56Points per game (1st half)0.56
LahtiSJK
1Goals scored (1st half)0.22
LahtiSJK
0.56Goals conceded (1st half)0.89
LahtiSJK
1.56Average goals (1st half)1.11
LahtiSJK
56%Clean sheet before half-time22%
LahtiSJK
33%No goal before half-time78%
LahtiSJK

After half-time (2nd half)

0.89Points per game (2nd half)1.33
LahtiSJK
0.33Goals scored (2nd half)0.67
LahtiSJK
0.56Goals conceded (2nd half)0.67
LahtiSJK
0.89Average goals (2nd half)1.33
LahtiSJK
56%Clean sheet after half-time56%
LahtiSJK
78%No goal after half-time44%
LahtiSJK

Lahti - second-half results

11% W56% R33% P
14
Half-time points
9
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
8
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.56
PPG before half-time
Lead holding75%

Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

SJK - second-half results

33% W33% R33% P
5
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
-6
Goal difference (1st half)
12
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.56
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 11%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Lahti - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.20
Goals scored / game1.20.4
Goals allowed / game0.80.2
Average goals per game2.00.6
1 goal100%40%
2 goals60%20%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet40%80%
No goal20%80%
Goal difference+2+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 6
SJK - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.401.20
Goals scored / game0.20.6
Goals allowed / game1.00.6
Average goals per game1.21.2
1 goal80%60%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet20%60%
No goal80%40%
Goal difference-40
Half-time: 0% leading - 40% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Lahti
ScoredConceded
4
0
0-15
2
1
16-30
3
4
31-45
1
1
46-60
2
3
61-75
0
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

SJK
ScoredConceded
0
5
0-15
1
1
16-30
1
2
31-45
2
5
46-60
1
0
61-75
3
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.45
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.4 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
101%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
44%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
10%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 10 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Lahti

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.09
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.01
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.10
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
92%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
114%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.22
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.7
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 33% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

SJK

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.26
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.93
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.75
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.18
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
92%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
108%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.27
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
38% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
38%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Veikkausliiga).

Teams vs league

LahtiLigaSJK
Average goals per game 2.442.42 2.44
Both teams scored 56%50% 44%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 44%40% 44%
Clean sheets 22%28% 22%
Goal before half-time 89%74% 89%
Goal after half-time 56%74% 78%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.42
Average goals per game
50%
Both teams scored
40%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
28%
Clean sheets
1.45
Home goals / game
0.97
Away goals / game
+49%
Home attack advantage
+33%
Home defensive advantage
+32%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
32%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. LahtiYellow cardMamodou Sarr
  2. SJKYellow cardMarkus Arsalo
  3. LahtiSubstitutionOn: Erik AnderssonOff: Otso Koskinen
  4. LahtiYellow cardYohan Cassubie
  5. LahtiSubstitutionOn: Justus OjanenOff: Amir Belabid
  6. LahtiYellow cardRomaric Yapi

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of Lahti vs SJK?

The Veikkausliiga match finished Lahti 2:3 SJK. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Lahti vs SJK?

Lahti score 1.33 goals per game on average and SJK 0.89. The Veikkausliiga average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 40% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Lahti's matches and 44% of SJK's.

What form are Lahti and SJK in?

Over the last 5 games Lahti have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and SJK 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lahti vs SJK?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lahti vs SJK: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.