Veikkausliiga
League Profile · 2026
League Overview · Veikkausliiga · 2026
This Veikkausliiga (Finland) profile covers the 2026 Veikkausliiga season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.
KuPS currently top the Veikkausliiga standings with 33 points from 16 matches (9W–6D–1L, goals 29:15), 3 points clear of Inter Turku in 2nd place. That gap represents 1% of the maximum points still theoretically available per team per matchday - a meaningful but not insurmountable lead in the StatsBrain model. VPS remain in contention in 3rd on 27 points, keeping the upper-tier competition statistically alive across the top three.
League Standings · Veikkausliiga · 2026
League Analysis · Veikkausliiga · 2026
Veikkausliiga produces a moderate scoring rate of 2.82 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2026 Veikkausliiga season. That equates to roughly 1.41 goals per team per game - a baseline figure used by StatsBrain to calibrate expected-goals output for every fixture in the division. Corner frequency averages 11.36 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.
Home teams average 2.00 goals per game in Veikkausliiga compared with 0.82 for away sides - indicatinga consistent home-scoring advantage that the model weights positively for home-side expected goals. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every Veikkausliiga fixture.
The relegation battle is tight: Jaro begin the danger zone in 11th with 11 points, just 3 points behind SJK in safety. Mariehamn prop up the table with 4 points and a 8:33 goal record after 15 matches.
KuPS carry the strongest recent form in Veikkausliiga with 4 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: D-W-W-W-W). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Mariehamn (L-L-L-L-L in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.
By squad market value, HJK lead Veikkausliiga at €6.10m (5th in the table, 26 pts), ahead of Ilves at €4.25m. StatsBrain stores Transfermarkt valuations alongside performance data to contextualise each club's results relative to squad investment.
Statistical Modelling · Veikkausliiga · 2026
StatsBrain publishes 3 active pre-match statistical projections for the 2026 Veikkausliiga season. The next fixture on the calendar is Jaro vs Inter Turku. 3 of these 3 fixtures carry a model confidence score of 75 or above, indicating a clearer separation in the projected outcome distribution. Each linked match page includes the full win/draw/loss probability split, expected-goals estimates and simulated scorelines.
Over the last 20 completed Veikkausliiga fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 50% (10/20), draws made up 25% and away wins 25%. Those matches averaged 2.90 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 2.82, so recent scoring is closely aligned with the longer sample. Across the current upcoming slate, the model assigns an average 26% home / 7% draw / 67% away probability split - a direct comparison point against the observed 50% / 25% / 25% outcome mix from recent results.
Simulated scorelines across the upcoming Veikkausliiga slate average 3.00 total goals per fixture, versus 2.82 from completed matches this season. The strongest current projection is Jaro vs Inter Turku (100% model confidence, simulated scoreline 0 - 2-3, probability split 0% home · 0% draw · 100% away). The model's dominant signal for that fixture is: Away Win (2) (83%).
StatsBrain's Veikkausliiga modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.
League Averages · Veikkausliiga · 2026
| Category | Host | Guest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Goals | 2 | 0.82 | 2.82 |
| Average Corners | 6 | 5.36 | 11.36 |
Upcoming Match Projections · Veikkausliiga
3 matchesRecent Results · Veikkausliiga
20 matches- 18 Jul
Oulu0 – 2Gnistan
- 18 Jul
SJK0 – 2KuPS
- 18 Jul
HJK2 – 1VPS
- 11 Jul
TPS3 – 0Oulu
- 11 Jul
Gnistan4 – 2Mariehamn
- 11 Jul
Lahti2 – 0HJK
- 10 Jul
VPS1 – 0SJK
- 4 Jul
VPS4 – 0Mariehamn
- 4 Jul
Jaro2 – 1Ilves
- 4 Jul
SJK3 – 1TPS
- 4 Jul
Lahti1 – 0Gnistan
- 27 Jun
Oulu1 – 1Lahti
- 27 Jun
TPS3 – 2Jaro
- 27 Jun
Gnistan1 – 1VPS
- 27 Jun
Mariehamn0 – 2Inter Turku
- 27 Jun
HJK0 – 4KuPS
- 27 Jun
Ilves2 – 2SJK
- 23 Jun
Mariehamn0 – 4HJK
- 23 Jun
Inter Turku1 – 1SJK
- 23 Jun
Jaro1 – 1Gnistan
Frequently Asked Questions · Veikkausliiga
10Who leads the Veikkausliiga standings in 2026?
KuPS currently top the Veikkausliiga (Finland) table with 33 points from 16 matches played (9W–6D–1L). Their goal record stands at 29:15 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.
What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Veikkausliiga?
KuPS lead Inter Turku by 3 points after 16 matches each. That margin is a key calibration input in StatsBrain's league-level simulation model.
Who are the top 3 teams in Veikkausliiga?
The current top three in the 2026 Veikkausliiga season are: KuPS (33 pts), Inter Turku (30 pts), VPS (27 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.
How many teams compete in Veikkausliiga?
12 clubs are listed in the current Veikkausliiga standings table on StatsBrain for 2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.
What is the average number of goals per game in Veikkausliiga?
Veikkausliiga averages 2.82 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (2.00 at home, 0.82 away). This scoring rate is used to calibrate expected-goals distributions in StatsBrain's match simulations.
Do home teams score more goals in Veikkausliiga?
Home sides average 2.00 goals per game versus 0.82 for away teams in Veikkausliiga this season - indicatinga measurable home-scoring advantage. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.
Which teams are in the relegation zone in Veikkausliiga?
Mariehamn are bottom of Veikkausliiga with 4 points from 15 matches. Their goal difference record is 8:33 - a key indicator of the relegation pressure at the foot of the table.
Which Veikkausliiga team has the highest squad value?
HJK have the highest reported squad value in Veikkausliiga at €6.10m, currently 5th in the table with 26 points. Transfermarkt valuations are stored in StatsBrain's league profile for context alongside performance data.
Which Veikkausliiga teams are in the best form?
Based on the last five league results in the standings, KuPS (4W in last 5) and VPS (3W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2026 Veikkausliiga season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.
How many upcoming Veikkausliiga fixtures are on StatsBrain?
StatsBrain currently lists 3 upcoming Veikkausliiga projections. The next scheduled fixture is Jaro vs Inter Turku. Each match page includes AI win/draw/loss probabilities and simulated score forecasts.