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- Competition: Veikkausliiga
- Date: 19th July 2026
- Kick-off: 16:30 UK / 17:30 CEST
- Venue: Project Liv Arena
This Sunday’s Finnish top flight match between FF Jaro and FC Inter Turku has a lot riding on it. Jaro, sitting in eleventh place, really needs points and hasn’t forgotten that 2–0 loss to Inter back in May. There’s no doubt the home side wants payback. On the other side, Inter Turku rolls into Jakobstad with confidence. They’re second in the league, still chasing the title, and looking to pile onto their strong record against Jaro. We’re about to dig into what really matters for this game: the key tactical battles, how both squads have been performing lately, and where the best betting value lies for this showdown.
Jaro vs Inter Turku Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Inter Turku
2 : 0
Jaro
Veikkausliiga
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Inter Turku
2 : 1
Jaro
Club Friendlies 3
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Inter Turku
3 : 1
Jaro
Veikkausliiga
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Jaro
0 : 1
Inter Turku
Veikkausliiga
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Inter Turku
1 : 0
Jaro
Veikkausliiga
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Jaro
0 : 0
Inter Turku
Veikkausliiga
FC Inter Turku thoroughly commands the recent head-to-head record, securing 5 wins, 4 draws, and conceding just 1 loss to FF Jaro over their last 10 competitive and friendly meetings. Inter Turku maintains an active five-match winning streak against Jaro, featuring a definitive 2–0 league win in May this year. These matches tend to skew low-scoring, averaging a modest 1.8 total goals per match.
FF Jaro team overview
FF Jaro prepares for this one on the back of a vital 2–1 victory against Ilves, which successfully snapped a brutal five-match winless streak.
The Red Shirts have experienced a tough run of form in the Veikkausliiga, registering four defeats and one draw in their last six league outings while conceding a disappointing 17 goals.
Jens Karlsson's men hope that their recent home success will breathe life into a poor run at the Project Liv Arena, where they have lost just one of the last six league encounters.
Main man Herman Sjögrell, who has been a standout performer with an impressive tally of six goals this season, will look to continue his goal-scoring momentum after finding the net in their last game.
However, defensive midfielder Adam Vidjeskog must tread carefully as he sits on the brink of suspension after accumulating four yellow cards.
Last matches of Jaro
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Jaro
2 : 1
FC Ilves
Veikkausliiga
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TPS
3 : 2
Jaro
Veikkausliiga
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Jaro
1 : 1
Gnistan
Veikkausliiga
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FC Ilves
5 : 0
Jaro
Veikkausliiga
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Jaro
2 : 5
HJK Helsinki
Veikkausliiga
Jaro lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lazaros Slavin
Defenders
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2
Guillermo Sotelo
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4
Michael Ogungbaro
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5
Johan Brunell
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21
Kareem Moses
Midfielders
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8
Sergei Eremenko
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10
Adam Vidjeskog
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24
Jesper Svenungsen Skau
Forwards
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7
Albin Björkskog
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9
Edvin Crona
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11
Herman Sjögrell
FC Inter Turku team overview
FC Inter Turku enters this one on the back of a hard-fought 2–1 European victory over FK Sarajevo, which secured their progression in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers.
The Black and Blues remain in sensational overall form, maintaining an impressive 15-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.
Vesa Vasara’s men have been equally formidable on their travels in the Veikkausliiga, stringing together a eight-match unbeaten run on the road that includes five victories and three draws.
Main man Alie Conteh, who has spearheaded the club's title charge as the top scorer with seven league goals this season, will look to extend his lethal form after scoring the crucial equalizer in Thursday's European tie.
Crucially, the visitors face no fresh selection dilemmas as they head into the weekend with a completely clean disciplinary record.
Last matches of Inter Turku
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Inter Turku
2 : 1
FK Sarajevo
Europa Conference League
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FK Sarajevo
1 : 1
Inter Turku
Europa Conference League
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VPS Vaasa
2 : 3
Inter Turku
Finland Cup
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IFK Mariehamn
0 : 2
Inter Turku
Veikkausliiga
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Inter Turku
1 : 1
SJK
Veikkausliiga
Inter Turku lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Eetu Huuhtanen
Defenders
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2
Jussi Niska
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3
Juuso Hämäläinen
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5
Albin Granlund
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22
Luka Kuittinen
Midfielders
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6
Bismark Ampofo
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10
Florian Krebs
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11
Jean Botué
Forwards
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19
Iiro Järvinen
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21
Matias Tamminen
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9
Alie Conteh
Prediction
Inter Turku is heavily favored to dominate this encounter and secure a comfortable 2–0 victory on the road. The high-flying visitors possess far superior squad depth and arrive in spectacular form, fueled by an unstoppable 15-match unbeaten streak. Expect their lethal attack to easily exploit a fragile FF Jaro defense that has leaked 17 goals recently, while comfortably neutralizing the hosts to extend their flawless five-game winning run in this fixture.
Four reasons we expect Inter Turku to win this clash
- Inter Turku won each of the last five meetings between the two sides.
- FF Jaro boast only one win from their last six league encounters.
- Inter Turku won three of their last four games across all competitions.
- Inter Turku won three of their last five games on the road.
Main prediction Jaro - Inter Turku
Inter Turku to win
Best Odds:
Jaro vs Inter Turku standings in Veikkausliiga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 27 - 15 | +12 | 30 |
| 2 | Inter Turku | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 23 - 12 | +11 | 30 |
| 3 | VPS | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 22 - 11 | +11 | 27 |
| 4 | Oulu | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 20 - 18 | +2 | 26 |
| 5 | HJK | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25 - 19 | +6 | 22 |
| 6 | Gnistan | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 23 - 20 | +3 | 22 |
| 7 | TPS | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 19 - 16 | +3 | 22 |
| 8 | Lahti | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 18 - 15 | +3 | 19 |
| 9 | Ilves | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 25 - 29 | -4 | 16 |
| 10 | SJK | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 18 - 23 | -5 | 14 |
| 11 | Jaro | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 - 32 | -17 | 11 |
| 12 | Mariehamn | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 8 - 33 | -25 | 4 |