IF Gnistan vs FC Lahti prediction 17.06.2026 | Veikkausliiga
Gnistan
Kick off:
Date:
FC Lahti
1
2.50
X
3.20
2
2.66
Contents
- Competition: Veikkausliiga
- Date: 17th June 2026
- Kick-off: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CEST
- Venue: fi Areena
A significant Veikkausliiga matchup awaits on Wednesday evening as Gnistan hosts rivals Lahti. While the hosts hold a three-point advantage and better form, the disciplinary markets label the visitors as clear favorites. Perhaps this fiery projection has to do with history, as Lahti lost just one of the last eight head to head meetings. We will examine team momentum, key tactical battles, and the standout betting opportunities.
Gnistan vs FC Lahti Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Gnistan
0 : 0
FC Lahti
League Cup
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Gnistan
2 : 2
FC Lahti
Veikkausliiga
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FC Lahti
3 : 3
Gnistan
Veikkausliiga
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Gnistan
2 : 1
FC Lahti
Veikkausliiga
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Gnistan
1 : 2
FC Lahti
League Cup
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FC Lahti
4 : 2
Gnistan
Club Friendlies 3
There have been 8 meetings between these two sides since 2020. Lahti hold the upper hand with three wins. Gnistan won one, while four matches finished in a draw. The average number of goals per game was 4.25.
IF Gnistan team overview
Gnistan prepares for this one on the back of a convincing 3–0 away victory against IFK Mariehamn.
The Kipinä are enjoying a highly productive run of form, securing four wins and two draws from their last seven league fixtures.
Joonas Rantanen’s men are particularly formidable at the Mustapekka Areena, where they are currently riding a dominant three-match home winning streak.
Central to this lethal attacking surge is star forward Adeleke Akinyemi, who spearheads the offense with an impressive five-goal contribution so far this season.
On the injury front, the squad remains largely stable and healthy, meaning there are no major defensive or attacking absentees expected to hinder their tactical lineup.
Last matches of Gnistan
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IFK Mariehamn
0 : 3
Gnistan
Veikkausliiga
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Gnistan
3 : 2
SJK
Veikkausliiga
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FC Ilves
2 : 0
Gnistan
Veikkausliiga
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Gnistan
5 : 0
Jaro
Veikkausliiga
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VPS Vaasa
1 : 1
Gnistan
Veikkausliiga
Gnistan lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jiri Koski
Defenders
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2
Elias Äijälä
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4
Juhani Ojala
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5
Oliver Pettersson
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22
Jukka Raitala
Midfielders
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6
Hannes Anier
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8
David Agbo
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10
Joakim Latonen
Forwards
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7
Tim Väyrynen
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9
Jonas Enkerud
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11
Adeleke Akinyemi
FC Lahti team overview
Lahti enters this one on the back of a disappointing 3–2 home defeat against Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho.
The Black Drones are enduring a highly turbulent run of form, suffering two consecutive defeats while conceding a concerning eight goals and scoring just twice across all competitions.
Gonçalo Pereira’s men are looking completely out of sorts, especially during their travel fixtures where they are currently trapped in a dismal three-match away losing streak in league play.
Despite the collective struggles, forward Momodou Sarr remains a positive spark in the attacking line, contributing two critical goals to the squad's league tally so far this season.
No major fresh injuries or suspension absentees plague the visitors, providing Pereira with a fully available squad depth chart to try and correct their defensive vulnerabilities.
Last matches of FC Lahti
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FC Lahti
2 : 3
SJK
Veikkausliiga
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FC Ilves
5 : 2
FC Lahti
Finland Cup
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FC Lahti
5 : 0
FC Ilves
Veikkausliiga
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IFK Mariehamn
0 : 1
FC Lahti
Finland Cup
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KuPS
2 : 1
FC Lahti
Veikkausliiga
FC Lahti lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Osku Maukonen
Defenders
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2
Ruan Yapi
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4
Mikko Viitikko
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12
Dylan Fox
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3
Romain Sans
Midfielders
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6
Samuel Pasanen
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8
Matias Vainionpää
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10
Benjamin Mulahalilović
Forwards
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7
Colin Odutayo
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9
Michael López
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11
Momodou Sarr
Prediction
Given the explosive history between these sides, which produces an incredible 4.25 goals per game, a 2-2 draw stands out as the ultimate betting opportunity. While Gnistan enters with high scoring confidence from their recent 3-0 victory, Lahti's desperate urge to snap their two-game losing streak will push them to attack aggressively. Expect both defenses to crumble, resulting in a high-scoring, hard-fought stalemate.
Three reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this game
- Lahti kept a clean sheet in only two of their last fourteen matches.
- Gnistan kept a clean sheet in only three of their last 11 competitive matches.
- Seven of the last eight meetings between Gnistan and Lahti produced 3+ goals.
Main prediction Gnistan - FC Lahti
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.95
Gnistan vs FC Lahti standings in Veikkausliiga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Turku | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 17 - 8 | +9 | 25 |
| 2 | Oulu | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 16 - 8 | +8 | 22 |
| 3 | KuPS | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 17 - 11 | +6 | 21 |
| 4 | HJK | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 - 10 | +8 | 18 |
| 5 | TPS | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 - 9 | +2 | 15 |
| 6 | Gnistan | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 - 15 | +1 | 14 |
| 7 | VPS | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 9 - 8 | +1 | 14 |
| 8 | Ilves | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 - 21 | -7 | 12 |
| 9 | Lahti | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 - 13 | +1 | 11 |
| 10 | SJK | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 - 16 | -5 | 9 |
| 11 | Jaro | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 - 22 | -12 | 7 |
| 12 | Mariehamn | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 5 - 17 | -12 | 4 |