FINLAND VEIKKAUSLIIGA
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Vare Areena
Referee: O. Reitala
KuPS
Match Timeline
Lahti
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
1'
O. Koskinen · Assist: C. Montiel
Lahti
🟨
25'
Otso Koskinen
Lahti
🟨
34'
Armend Kabashi
Lahti
🟨
34'
Väinö Vehkonen
Lahti
36'
O. Ruoppi
KuPS
45'
B. Magassa · Assist: P. Pennanen
KuPS
🔄
53'
R. Yapi ↔ D. Heikkinen
Lahti
🟨
63'
Daniel Heikkinen
Lahti
🔄
64'
B. Armah ↔ S. Savolainen
KuPS
🔄
64'
C. Antwi ↔ S. Heiskanen
KuPS
🔄
65'
O. Koskinen ↔ E. Andersson
Lahti
🔄
65'
A. Kabashi ↔ Y. Cassubie
Lahti
🔄
67'
P. Pennanen ↔ N. Kujasalo
KuPS
🔄
75'
C. Montiel ↔ T. Inkinen
Lahti
🔄
75'
A. Lindholm ↔ A. Paalanen
Lahti
🔄
86'
G. Engvall ↔ J. J. Moreno Ciorciari
KuPS

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 82%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 26%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 59.9%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
82%
-
BTTS BTTS No
26%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
59.9%
-
Corners O/U Under 11.5 Corners
77.8%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-0
-
-
Probability Distribution
KuPS Win 82%
Draw 0%
Lahti Win 18%
Expected Goals (xG)
KuPS1.27
Lahti0.98
Recent Form (Last 5)
KuPS KuPS
WWDLW
16 GF / 8 GA
Lahti Lahti
WLDWL
13 GF / 13 GA
Key Stats
1.33
Average Goals Scored
1.18
0.67
Average Goals Conceded
1.18
5
BTTS Yes
8
3
Over 2.5
4
4.11
Shots on Goal
2.14

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

KuPS KuPS 12 matches
Lahti Lahti 11 matches
KuPS Statistic Lahti
6 Wins 3
5 Draws 5
1 Losses 3
16 Goals For 13
8 Goals Against 13
1.33 Avg Goals Scored 1.18
0.67 Avg Goals Conceded 1.18
5 BTTS Yes 8
8 Over 1.5 9
3 Over 2.5 4
2 Over 3.5 2
6 Clean Sheets 1
3 Failed To Score 2
4.11 Shots On Goal 2.14
9 Total Shots 7
3.44 Corners 3.14
34.7% Ball Possession 38.3%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match looks like a contest between KuPS's more proactive style and Lahti's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Lahti. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with KuPS expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Lahti in 4-3-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Lahti having the stronger overall control.

KuPS Analysis

KuPS arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 3 place with 13 points after 8 matches. Their overall return of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 1 losses with goals at 10:8 reflects poor form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by J. J. Moreno Ciorciari (4 goals), B. Armah (2 goals), O. Ruoppi (2 goals), with creative support from O. Ruoppi (3 assists), J. J. Moreno Ciorciari (1 assists), P. Pennanen (1 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. At home, their split return of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.

Lahti Analysis

Lahti are currently 8 in the standings with 8 points from 7 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, while the 6:8 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on M. Sarr (2 goals), Martim Ferreira (2 goals), Neemias Barbosa (1 goals), with creative support from R. Sans (2 assists), Tòfol Montiel (1 assists), D. Heikkinen (1 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, the record of 1 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, KuPS won 14 times, Lahti won 0 times, while 1 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 35:10 from KuPS's perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 6 matches, with an average of 3 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: KuPS 4-2-3-1 / Lahti 4-3-3
H2H summary: KuPS wins 14, draws 1, Lahti wins 0

Lineups

KuPS
Formation
Lahti
J. Kreidl
J. Kreidl
T. Hamalainen
T. Hamalainen
B. Magassa
B. Magassa
A. Lotjonen
A. Lotjonen
C. Antwi
C. Antwi
J. Luyeye-Lutumba
J. Luyeye-Lutumba
V. R. Gasc
V. R. Gasc
P. Pennanen
🎯
P. Pennanen
B. Armah
B. Armah
G. Engvall
G. Engvall
O. Ruoppi
O. Ruoppi
O. Maukonen
O. Maukonen
R. Yapi
R. Yapi
J. Muller
J. Muller
V. Vehkonen
V. Vehkonen
R. Sans
R. Sans
C. Montiel
🎯
C. Montiel
A. Kabashi
A. Kabashi
O. Koskinen
O. Koskinen
A. Belabid
A. Belabid
A. Lindholm
A. Lindholm
Martim Augusto
Martim Augusto
KuPS 4-4-2
Starting XI
1
J. Kreidl
G
33
T. Hamalainen
D
28
B. Magassa
⚽ 45'
D
23
A. Lotjonen
D
25
C. Antwi
↓ 64'
D
21
J. Luyeye-Lutumba
F
10
V. R. Gasc
M
8
P. Pennanen
🎯 45' ↓ 67'
M
24
B. Armah
↓ 64'
D
9
G. Engvall
↓ 86'
F
34
O. Ruoppi
⚽ 36'
M
Substitutes
12
H. Riihimaki
G
6
S. Savolainen
↑ 64'
D
11
J. J. Moreno Ciorciari
↑ 86'
F
29
A. Puukko
4
K. Adams
D
3
S. Heiskanen
↑ 64'
M
13
N. Kujasalo
↑ 67'
M
2
K. Ward
D
20
S. Soumahoro
M
Lahti 4-3-3
Starting XI
31
O. Maukonen
G
27
R. Yapi
↓ 53'
D
4
J. Muller
D
6
V. Vehkonen
🟨 34'
D
3
R. Sans
D
8
C. Montiel
🎯 1' ↓ 75'
M
28
A. Kabashi
↓ 65' 🟨 34'
M
10
O. Koskinen
⚽ 1' ↓ 65' 🟨 25'
M
17
A. Belabid
F
9
A. Lindholm
↓ 75'
F
11
Martim Augusto
M
Substitutes
13
V. Ratto
G
14
E. Andersson
↑ 65'
M
5
N. Gianini Dantas
D
18
Y. Cassubie
↑ 65'
M
7
D. Heikkinen
↑ 53' 🟨 63'
M
25
T. Inkinen
↑ 75'
D
41
A. Paalanen
↑ 75'
F
Last matches: KuPS
21.07.26
UEF
KuPS
Sabah FA
0
1
L
18.07.26
Vei
KuPS
SJK
2
0
W
14.07.26
UEF
KuPS
Vardar Skopje
2
3
L
07.07.26
UEF
KuPS
Vardar Skopje
2
0
W
27.06.26
Vei
KuPS
HJK Helsinki
4
0
W
23.06.26
Vei
KuPS
Ilves
4
3
W
17.06.26
Vei
KuPS
Turku PS
2
1
W
13.06.26
Vei
KuPS
VPS
1
1
D
30.05.26
Vei
KuPS
Inter Turku
1
1
D
20.05.26
Vei
KuPS
FF Jaro
3
0
W
16.05.26
Vei
KuPS
Mariehamn
1
1
D
08.05.26
Vei
KuPS
SJK
0
0
D
02.05.26
Vei
KuPS
AC Oulu
0
2
L
26.04.26
Vei
KuPS
HJK Helsinki
1
1
D
22.04.26
Vei
KuPS
AC Oulu
3
2
W
18.04.26
Vei
KuPS
FF Jaro
1
1
D
11.04.26
Vei
KuPS
Gnistan
1
0
W
04.04.26
Vei
KuPS
Ilves
3
1
W
27.03.26
Fri
KuPS
SJK
0
0
D
21.03.26
Fri
KuPS
JIPPO
1
0
W
Last matches: Lahti
20.07.26
Vei
Lahti
Mariehamn
2
0
W
11.07.26
Vei
Lahti
HJK Helsinki
2
0
W
04.07.26
Vei
Lahti
Gnistan
1
0
W
27.06.26
Vei
Lahti
AC Oulu
1
1
D
23.06.26
Vei
Lahti
Turku PS
0
0
D
17.06.26
Vei
Lahti
Gnistan
0
1
L
13.06.26
Vei
Lahti
SJK
2
3
L
30.05.26
Vei
Lahti
Ilves
5
0
W
18.05.26
Vei
Lahti
VPS
1
1
D
10.05.26
Vei
Lahti
Mariehamn
1
1
D
04.05.26
Vei
Lahti
HJK Helsinki
0
1
L
25.04.26
Vei
Lahti
AC Oulu
2
1
W
18.04.26
Vei
Lahti
Inter Turku
0
2
L
10.04.26
Vei
Lahti
Turku PS
1
2
L
04.04.26
Vei
Lahti
FF Jaro
1
0
W
28.03.26
Fri
Lahti
JIPPO
1
1
D
14.03.26
Fri
Lahti
SJK Akatemia
3
1
W
25.02.26
Fri
Lahti
GrIFK
2
2
D
17.01.26
Fri
Lahti
Haka
1
1
D
H2H: KuPS vs Lahti
23.05.26
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
2
1
W
21.07.24
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
1
0
W
27.04.24
H2H
Lahti
KuPS
0
1
W
16.03.24
H2H
Lahti
KuPS
0
2
W
01.07.23
H2H
Lahti
KuPS
3
4
W
20.05.23
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
2
0
W
31.08.22
H2H
Lahti
KuPS
0
1
W
10.07.22
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
4
0
W
22.04.22
H2H
Lahti
KuPS
0
1
W
08.08.21
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
2
2
D
11.05.21
H2H
Lahti
KuPS
2
4
W
14.09.20
H2H
Lahti
KuPS
1
2
W
22.07.20
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
3
0
W
31.01.20
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
1
0
W
25.06.19
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
5
1
W
Last matches: KuPS
14.07.26
UEF
KuPS
Vardar Skopje
2
3
L
23.06.26
Vei
KuPS
Ilves
4
3
W
30.05.26
Vei
KuPS
Inter Turku
1
1
D
20.05.26
Vei
KuPS
FF Jaro
3
0
W
08.05.26
Vei
KuPS
SJK
0
0
D
26.04.26
Vei
KuPS
HJK Helsinki
1
1
D
22.04.26
Vei
KuPS
AC Oulu
3
2
W
11.04.26
Vei
KuPS
Gnistan
1
0
W
21.03.26
Fri
KuPS
JIPPO
1
0
W
14.03.26
Fri
KuPS
Mariehamn
2
0
W
19.02.26
UEF
KuPS
Lech Poznan
0
2
L
11.12.25
UEF
KuPS
Lausanne
0
0
D
06.11.25
UEF
KuPS
Slovan Bratislava
3
1
W
02.10.25
UEF
KuPS
Drita
1
1
D
28.08.25
UEF
KuPS
FC Midtjylland
0
2
L
14.08.25
UEF
KuPS
Rīgas FS
1
0
W
22.07.25
UEF
KuPS
Kairat Almaty
2
0
W
08.07.25
UEF
KuPS
Milsami Orhei
1
0
W
H2H at home: KuPS
23.05.26
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
2
1
W
21.07.24
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
1
0
W
20.05.23
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
2
0
W
10.07.22
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
4
0
W
08.08.21
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
2
2
D
22.07.20
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
3
0
W
31.01.20
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
1
0
W
25.06.19
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
5
1
W
Last matches: Lahti
20.07.26
Vei
Lahti
Mariehamn
2
0
W
27.06.26
Vei
Lahti
AC Oulu
1
1
D
17.06.26
Vei
Lahti
Gnistan
0
1
L
04.05.26
Vei
Lahti
HJK Helsinki
0
1
L
10.04.26
Vei
Lahti
Turku PS
1
2
L
04.04.26
Vei
Lahti
FF Jaro
1
0
W
H2H away: Lahti
23.05.26
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
2
1
L
21.07.24
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
1
0
L
20.05.23
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
2
0
L
10.07.22
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
4
0
L
08.08.21
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
2
2
D
22.07.20
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
3
0
L
31.01.20
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
1
0
L
25.06.19
H2H
KuPS
Lahti
5
1
L

Standings

Veikkausliiga
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1
KuPS Home
16 9 6 1 29:15 14 33
W W W W D
2 16 8 7 1 23:12 11 31
D W D D D
3 16 7 6 3 23:13 10 27
L W W D W
4 16 8 2 6 20:20 0 26
L L D L W
5 16 7 4 5 27:20 7 25
W L L W D
6 16 7 4 5 25:20 5 25
W W L D D
7
Lahti Away
16 6 4 6 20:15 5 22
W W W D D
8 16 6 4 6 20:19 1 22
L W L W D
9 16 5 4 7 28:30 -2 19
W L D L W
10 16 3 5 8 18:25 -7 14
L L W D D
11 16 2 6 8 15:32 -17 12
D W L D L
12 16 0 4 12 8:35 -27 4
L L L L L
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