On Friday 21 August the Veikkausliiga brings SJK against Lahti at OmaSp Stadion. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, SJK are 4th on 27 points after 27 matches; Lahti are 1st with 39. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
SJK, last 5: LDWLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Mariehamn, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Lahti, last 5: LDWLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to KuPS, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Lahti, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.7 for SJK.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Jun 2026) it ended Lahti 2–3 SJK.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give SJK 1.4 xG, Lahti 1.3 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – SJK 41%, draw 21%, Lahti 38%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: SJK 1–1 Lahti. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
SJK41%fair 2.46 · @2.42
Draw21%fair 4.69 · @3.45
Lahti38%fair 2.63 · @2.58
2.65Expected goals
1.35SJK xG
1.29Lahti xG
61%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: SJK 1.4 – 1.3 Lahti expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win SJK vs Lahti?
On our numbers SJK have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Lahti 38%.
How many goals will there be in SJK vs Lahti?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for SJK vs Lahti?
Our predicted score is SJK 1–1 Lahti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is SJK vs Lahti?
SJK vs Lahti (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Friday 21 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at OmaSp Stadion.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
