FC Lahti
- FC Lahti sit seventh in the Veikkausliiga 2026 table with seven points from six matches, one place and two points behind Monday’s visitors VPS, who have nine points from the same six games.
- The hosts have been involved in some tough contests so far, registering two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five in all competitions.
- Their most recent match was a 1-1 home draw with IFK Mariehamn in the league and was preceded by a 3-1 win at home to MP in the Suomen Cup.
- Martim Ferreira is their main goal threat, with the number 10 having scored two of Lahti’s three league goals this season.
VPS Vaasan Palloseura
- The Vaasa-based club have won three, drawn one and lost only once in their last five matches and look to be favourites away from home here at 2.97.
- The visitors’ most recent two results, a 7-0 thrashing of AIFK Turku in the cup and a 1-0 win at IFK Mariehamn in the league, demonstrate both the power of VPS in transition and their ability to defend deep when necessary.
- Jonathan Muzinga leads the goalscoring charts for the visitors with only one Veikkausliiga goal so far, but they have spread their goals around the team.
- VPS Vaasan Palloseura have conceded only one goal in three away Veikkausliiga matches.
Head-to-Head
VPS Vaasan Palloseura have won two of the last three Veikkausliiga matches between these clubs, with the other ending in a tie.
Key Players
- Martim Ferreira - number 10; scored two of Lahti’s three league goals this season.
- Jonathan Muzinga - leads the visitors’ goalscoring charts with one Veikkausliiga goal so far.
Betting Insights
- The Vaasa-based club look to be favourites away from home here at 2.97.
- Under 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - No combination looks the best bet given the defensive organisation of both sides.
Prediction
we predict another close contest on Monday with VPS most likely to get the points.
