17:00 WAT, Monday 31 August: VPS v Lahti in the Veikkausliiga, played at Lemonsoft Stadion. In the table, VPS are 6th on 40 points after 32 matches; Lahti are 1st with 39. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
VPS, last 5: WLWLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Ilves, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Lahti, last 5: WLDWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over SJK, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Lahti, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.0 for VPS.
Head to head
When they last met (18 May 2026) it ended Lahti 1–1 VPS.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give VPS 1.4 xG, Lahti 1.1 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – VPS 48%, draw 21%, Lahti 31%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (70%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: VPS 1–1 Lahti. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
VPS48%fair 2.09 · @2.04
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @3.50
Lahti31%fair 3.22 · @3.20
2.54Expected goals
1.45VPS xG
1.09Lahti xG
61%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
0–19%
2–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: VPS 1.4 – 1.1 Lahti expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win VPS vs Lahti?
On our numbers VPS have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Lahti 31%.
How many goals will there be in VPS vs Lahti?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for VPS vs Lahti?
Our predicted score is VPS 1–1 Lahti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is VPS vs Lahti?
VPS vs Lahti (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Monday 31 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Lemonsoft 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.
