Veikkausliiga 2026
FinlandSeason 2026
About the league: Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is one of the football leagues in Finland. The 2026 season features 12 teams, with KuPS out in front on 43 points. Games here produce 2.58 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 49% of them. The season is played from 4 April 2026 to 31 August 2026.
Veikkausliiga 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 132 Veikkausliiga matches have been completed. KuPS leads the table with 43 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.58. BTTS: 49%. Over 2.5: 46%. Clean-sheet matches: 51%.
Result split
Home wins: 45%. Draws: 27%. Away wins: 28%.
Team rankings
KuPS has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.73. Both teams scored in 64% of KuPS's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  KuPS | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 38:23 | +15 | 43 | 1.96 | WDWLL |
| 2 |  Inter Turku | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 29:16 | +13 | 42 | 1.91 | WDWDW |
| 3 |  HJK | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36:27 | +9 | 37 | 1.68 | LWWLW |
| 4 |  Gnistan | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 36:29 | +7 | 36 | 1.64 | LDWWD |
| 5 |  Oulu | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 25:25 | 0 | 34 | 1.54 | WLLWD |
| 6 |  VPS | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 29:22 | +7 | 33 | 1.50 | LWLWL |
| 7 |  Lahti | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26:19 | +7 | 32 | 1.46 | WDLWW |
| 8 |  TPS | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 28:23 | +5 | 31 | 1.41 | WDWDD |
| 9 |  Ilves | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 34:37 | -3 | 25 | 1.14 | LWLLL |
| 10 |  SJK | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 25:33 | -8 | 19 | 0.86 | WDLLD |
| 11 |  Jaro | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18:44 | -26 | 15 | 0.68 | LLLLL |
| 12 |  Mariehamn | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17:43 | -26 | 14 | 0.64 | LLWWW |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 132 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Inter Turku0.73
- 2Lahti0.86
- 3VPS1.00
- 4KuPS1.05
- 5TPS1.05
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Veikkausliiga sits Close to average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Close to average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Close to average, and competitive balance Close to average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Herman Sjögrell7.27
- 2Facundo Constantini7.26
- 3Eeli Kiiskilä7.22
- 4Eetu Mömmö7.21
- 5Santeri Haarala7.19
- 6Timo Zaal7.16
- 7Romain Sans7.15
- 8Joona Veteli7.12
Most minutes
- 1Lassana Mané1,980
- 2Elmo Henriksson1,980
- 3Senne Vits1,980
- 4Timo Zaal1,956
- 5Fabian Östigard Ness1,940
- 6Albijon Muzaci1,935
- 7Pakwo Abdoul Rachide Gnanou1,924
- 8Gabriel Onni Vilho Europaeus1,912
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Turku | 22 | 1.66 | 1.01 | +0.65 | 40 | 42 | +2 |
| 2 | KuPS | 22 | 1.80 | 1.24 | +0.56 | 37 | 43 | +6 |
| 3 | HJK | 22 | 1.56 | 1.38 | +0.18 | 33 | 37 | +4 |
| 4 | Lahti | 22 | 1.43 | 1.26 | +0.17 | 33 | 32 | -1 |
| 5 | VPS | 22 | 1.48 | 1.34 | +0.14 | 32 | 33 | +1 |
| 6 | SJK | 22 | 1.57 | 1.45 | +0.12 | 32 | 19 | -13 |
| 7 | Gnistan | 22 | 1.51 | 1.54 | -0.02 | 30 | 36 | +6 |
| 8 | Oulu | 22 | 1.24 | 1.38 | -0.14 | 28 | 34 | +6 |
| 9 | TPS | 22 | 1.45 | 1.65 | -0.20 | 28 | 31 | +3 |
| 10 | Jaro | 22 | 1.40 | 1.69 | -0.29 | 27 | 15 | -12 |
| 11 | Ilves | 22 | 1.39 | 1.66 | -0.27 | 26 | 25 | -1 |
| 12 | Mariehamn | 22 | 1.13 | 2.03 | -0.90 | 19 | 14 | -5 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 22
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in Veikkausliiga?
The 2026 season of Veikkausliiga includes 12 teams.
When does the 2026 Veikkausliiga season start and end?
The 2026 Veikkausliiga season runs from 4 April 2026 to 31 August 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Veikkausliiga season have?
The 2026 Veikkausliiga season spans 22 matchweeks.
Who leads the Veikkausliiga table?
KuPS leads Veikkausliiga with 43 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Veikkausliiga?
KuPS has the strongest attack in Veikkausliiga, scoring 1.73 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Veikkausliiga?
Inter Turku concedes the fewest goals in Veikkausliiga, 0.73 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Veikkausliiga?
Veikkausliiga averages 2.58 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Veikkausliiga?
Over 2.5 lands in 46% of Veikkausliiga matches.
How often do both teams score in Veikkausliiga?
BTTS lands in 49% of Veikkausliiga matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Veikkausliiga?
Home teams win 45% of matches in Veikkausliiga.
Who is the top scorer in Veikkausliiga?
Adeleke Akinola Akinyemi leads the recorded scoring table in Veikkausliiga for 2026 with 12 goals.