FINLAND › VEIKKAUSLIIGA
18.04.2026 14:00
Veritas Stadium
Referee: Oliver Reitala, Finland
Turku PS
Match Timeline
SJK
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
⚽
26'
A. Muzaci · Assist: E. Turkki
Turku PS
🟨
37'
Salim Giabo Yussif
SJK
🔄
46'
L. Vesterbacka ↔ E. Mastokangas
SJK
🔄
46'
J. Kekarainen ↔ O. Tessilimi
SJK
⚽
51'
A. Muzaci
Turku PS
🟨
57'
Eetu Turkki
Turku PS
🟨
57'
Olatoundji Tessilimi
SJK
🔄
62'
A. Bostrom ↔ J. Streng
SJK
🔄
62'
S. Yussif ↔ Caio Araujo
SJK
🔄
66'
E. Turkki ↔ T. Karkulowski
Turku PS
🔄
66'
L. Ivanovic ↔ L. Ikonen
Turku PS
🟨
68'
Pau Juvanteny
Turku PS
🟨
75'
Rangel
SJK
🟨
77'
Kelvin Pires
SJK
🔄
80'
Rangel ↔ Mani
SJK
🔄
83'
M. Konkkola ↔ E. Vauhkonen
Turku PS
🔄
90'
A. Muzaci ↔ A. Sairinen
Turku PS

Turku PS vs SJK Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 69.1%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 62.4%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 50%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
69.1%
- ▥
BTTS BTTS Yes
62.4%
- ▥
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
50%
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Probability Distribution
Turku PS Win 69.1%
Draw 7.4%
SJK Win 23.5%
Expected Goals (xG)
Turku PS1
SJK1.17
Recent Form (Last 5)
Turku PS Turku PS
WWDLW
7 GF / 7 GA
SJK SJK
WLDWL
9 GF / 7 GA
Key Stats
1
Average Goals Scored
1.29
1
Average Goals Conceded
1
4
BTTS Yes
3
2
Over 2.5
4
2
Shots on Goal
1.5

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Turku PS Turku PS 7 matches
SJK SJK 7 matches
Turku PS Statistic SJK
3 Wins 3
2 Draws 2
2 Losses 2
7 Goals For 9
7 Goals Against 7
1 Avg Goals Scored 1.29
1 Avg Goals Conceded 1
4 BTTS Yes 3
5 Over 1.5 5
2 Over 2.5 4
0 Over 3.5 1
2 Clean Sheets 2
1 Failed To Score 3
2 Shots On Goal 1.5
8.5 Total Shots 3.5
5 Corners 1
25.5% Ball Possession 24%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match looks like a contest between Turku PS's more proactive style and SJK'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. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward SJK. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Turku PS expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and SJK in 4-5-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward SJK having the stronger overall control. 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 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. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Turku PS Analysis

Placed 3 with 4 points from 2 outings, Turku PS continue to operate from a strong competitive position. The record of 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 defeats, together with a 3:2 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through M. Konkkola (1 goals), P. Juvanteny (1 goals), T. Tsirigotis (1 goals), with creative support from T. Tsirigotis (1 assists), E. Turkki (1 assists), L. Ivanovic (1 assists), while at the back they have looked very solid. At home, they have returned 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.

SJK Analysis

SJK sit 6 with 3 points after 2 league matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, while the 3:3 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on J. Streng (1 goals), K. Paananen (1 goals), K. Pires (1 goals), with creative support from K. Paananen (1 assists), E. Mastokangas (1 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, their split return of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 12 head-to-head meetings, Turku PS won 3 times, SJK won 8 times, while 1 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 10:18 from Turku PS's perspective. 4 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 matches, with an average of 2.33 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (92.6%)
Predicted formations: Turku PS 4-2-3-1 / SJK 4-5-1
H2H summary: Turku PS wins 3, draws 1, SJK wins 8

Standings

Veikkausliiga
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 22 12 7 3 38:23 15 43
W D D L L
2 22 11 9 2 29:16 13 42
W W L W D
3 22 11 4 7 36:27 9 37
D D W W L
4 22 10 6 6 36:29 7 36
D W D D W
5 22 10 4 8 25:25 0 34
L L L D W
6 22 9 6 7 29:22 7 33
L L W L W
7 22 9 5 8 26:19 7 32
D L W W W
8 22 8 7 7 28:23 5 31
L L D D D
9 22 7 4 11 34:37 -3 25
W W W L L
10
SJK Away
22 4 7 11 25:33 -8 19
W D D D L
11 22 3 6 13 18:44 -26 15
D D L L L
12 22 3 5 14 17:43 -26 14
L W L W W
Play-offs
Relegation Play-offs