Veikkausliiga · 2026
FF Jaro
HJK Helsinki
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FF Jaro host HJK Helsinki in a highly anticipated Veikkausliiga clash. Jaro enter the match in inconsistent form, having secured one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five league outings. Their reliance on forward Sergei Eremenko for creative spark and goals will be crucial. HJK, meanwhile, are enjoying a strong run, undefeated in their last five, with four wins and one draw. Midfielder Lucas Lingman’s influence in dictating play remains a cornerstone of their success. A win for Jaro could lift them away from the relegation zone, while HJK seek to maintain their top-of-the-table position. The tactical battle in midfield, where both teams possess influential players, will likely dictate the flow of the game. What to watch: The battle for midfield supremacy.
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Standings — Veikkausliiga
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Inter Turku | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11:5 | 17 |
| 2 |  AC Oulu | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13:7 | 15 |
| 3 |  KuPS | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:8 | 13 |
| 4 | HJK Helsinki | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 |  Turku PS | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9:6 | 12 |
| 6 |  VPS | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:4 | 9 |
| 7 |  Gnistan | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:11 | 8 |
| 8 |  Lahti | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:7 | 7 |
| 9 |  Ilves | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 10 |  SJK | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:10 | 6 |
| 11 |  Mariehamn | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5:10 | 4 |
| 12 | FF Jaro | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4:12 | 4 |