The Finland Veikkausliiga brings a thrilling encounter as IF Gnistan meets SJK on 30.05.2026. This match is too close to call, with both teams evenly matched across various metrics. Our site provides a detailed prediction, analyzing past performances and current forms. For anyone looking to place a bet, our expert insights are invaluable. Read our full prediction and make your bet today.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ilves | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13/16 | 9 |
| 8 | Gnistan | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10/13 | 8 |
| 9 | Lahti | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7/10 | 8 |
| 10 | FF Jaro | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7/15 | 7 |
| 11 | SJK | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6/11 | 6 |
| 12 | Mariehamn | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5/13 | 4 |
Key Player Statistics: IF Gnistan vs SJK
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Gnistan | SJK | 14.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | Gnistan | 09.11.2025 | 3-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | SJK | 19.10.2025 | 3-4 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | Gnistan | 20.07.2025 | 3-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | SJK | 16.05.2025 | 2-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | Gnistan | 26.08.2024 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | SJK | 28.04.2024 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Gnistan | 23.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | FF Jaro | 16.05.2026 | 5-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Gnistan | 09.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | Inter Turku | 05.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Gnistan | 24.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | HJK Helsinki | 18.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Suomen Cup | POHU | Gnistan | 14.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Gnistan | 11.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | AC Oulu | 04.04.2026 | 1-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kooteepee | Gnistan | 28.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suomen Cup | SJK Akatemia | SJK | 26.05.2026 | 0-5 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | AC Oulu | 23.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | Inter Turku | 16.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Suomen Cup | SJK | PEPO | 12.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | SJK | 08.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | Ilves | 02.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Suomen Cup | VPS II | SJK | 28.04.2026 | 1-6 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | FF Jaro | 24.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | SJK | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Suomen Cup | HaPK Edustus | SJK | 14.04.2026 | 1-6 |
Comparative Team Statistics: IF Gnistan VS SJK
Last 20 Matches Statistics: IF Gnistan vs SJK
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: IF Gnistan vs SJK
There's something brewing in Finland that deserves your full attention. IF Gnistan host SJK in what looks like a routine Veikkausliiga fixture on paper. But dig into the numbers, and this one has serious bite.
Here's what you need to watch for: neither of these sides is in great shape right now. Gnistan sit 8th with 8 points from 8 games. SJK are actually below them in 11th, scraping together just 6 points. Two teams searching for form. Two sets of fans demanding answers. That kind of desperation makes for compelling football.
The head-to-head story is fascinating. SJK have dominated this fixture recently, winning four of the last six competitive meetings. They crushed Gnistan 3-0 in November and 3-1 in July of last season. The home side haven't beaten SJK in the league since August 2024, a 1-0 win that now feels like a distant memory.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Gnistan's home advantage matters here. Their recent home record is genuinely alarming. They let in five against AC Oulu and then shipped three to HJK at their own ground. That's eight goals conceded at home in two league games. Brutal.
SJK aren't exactly firing either. Back-to-back league defeats to Inter Turku and AC Oulu before this game. No recognised top scorer in the data. Yet here's the surprising insight I keep coming back to: SJK have already beaten Gnistan 3-1 in a preseason friendly back in March. Preseason results don't always translate, but that kind of psychological edge is real.
The disciplinary angle is worth your money too. SJK's Kelvin Pires already has four yellows in seven appearances. Gnistan's Hannula and Europaeus each carry three bookings. This game has card heat written all over it. The cards market looks genuinely juicy here.
My bold prediction: SJK win 2-1, with at least three yellow cards shown. Both teams to score feels like near-certainty given how open both defences have been. The value lies with SJK at 2.40, slightly underpriced given their head-to-head dominance.
Two wounded sides, a lopsided recent history, and an atmosphere thick with pressure. Finnish football doesn't get much more compelling than this. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Pérez | Venezuela | 26 | Attacker | 175 | 71 |
| A. Obileye | England | 31 | Defender | 195 | 90 |
| Á. Craninx | Belgium | 30 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 78 |
| J. Ojala | Finland | 36 | Defender | 193 | 86 |
| S. Ylätupa | Finland | 26 | Midfielder | 171 cm | 75 kg |
| R. Eremenko | Finland | 39 | Attacker | 186 | 80 |
| J. Latonen | Finland | 28 | Midfielder | 172 | n/a |
| A. Akinyemi | Nigeria | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. Arko-Mensah | Ghana | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Hänninen | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Bjurstrøm | Norway | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Hannula | Finland | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Atarah | Finland | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| G. Europaeus | Finland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Gnanou | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Ramilson | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Eremenko | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| A. Jouhi | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Marcelo Costa | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Streng | Finland | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Rangel | Brazil | 31 | Attacker | 184 | 74 |
| E. Mastokangas | Finland | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Chukwudi | Faroe Islands | 22 | Defender | 195 | n/a |
| R. Paunio | Finland | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Moisio | Finland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Kelvin Pires | Cape Verde | 25 | Defender | 193 | 87 |
| M. Arsalo | Finland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Kekarainen | Finland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Paananen | Finland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Ussumane Djaló | Portugal | 21 | Attacker | 174 cm | 66 kg |
| O. Väistö | Finland | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Boström | Finland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Tessilimi | Benin | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Bulgakov | Finland | 21 | Midfielder | 179 | 65 |
| S. Yussif | Ghana | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Vesterbacka | Finland | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Caio Araújo | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 68 kg |
| P. Padera | Zimbabwe | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Yakubu | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
IF Gnistan vs SJK match odds
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