VPS vs SJK prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 10, 2026
Veikkausliiga Finland
In the 15th round of Finland's Veikkausliiga on July 10, 2026, a match will take place between VPS and SJK. The hosts are counting on a win in this encounter.
VPS vs SJK: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Vaasa finished ninth last season with 31 points. This year is going somewhat better—they are managing to stay mid-table and have very few losses. In the most recent round, they managed to win, albeit against the outsider, Mariehamn.
The team from Seinäjoki finished fourth in 2025, missing out on third place and a European competition spot by just one point—59 against 60. This season, they've sharply declined and are losing most matches, especially in the recent rounds. However, there were summer draws against Inter Turku and Ilves, and in the last round, they beat TPS.
Nuorela's side scores about 1.5 goals per match while conceding 0.79. Their next opponent is rightfully under relegation threat—with a relatively decent attack of 1.29 goals per match, their defense is weak, conceding an average of 1.57.
Head-to-Head: VPS vs SJK
With only one loss in their last six encounters, VPS has won five times, including both meetings in 2026.
The stronger team, currently in good form, is playing at home. We believe they will claim a "home" victory in the upcoming round (odds – 2.0).
VPS vs SJK: Key Stats and Trends
- VPS has lost only twice this season
- 57% of VPS matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.29 goals per match
- SJK is unbeaten in their last three rounds
- 64% of SJK matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.86 goals per match
VPS vs SJK: Possible Starting Lineups
VPS plays in a 1-3-1-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Jalloh – Haukkioja, Okereke, Niemi – Paulo Lima, Räisänen, Lassana Mane, Daussi, Kouassivi-Benissan – Smith, Lindholm
SJK plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Paunio – Chukwudi, Yakubu, Memme, Yussif – Onuoha, Wilson, Boström – Paananen, Streng, Tessilimi
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