SJK vs Mariehamn: SJK to win
SJK's 1.5 expected goals give them a clear edge over Mariehamn's 0.8, and the model backs a home win at 53.8%. Recent head‑to‑head results also tilt in SJK's favour.
Both clubs come into the match with contrasting recent form – SJK have struggled to find a win in five games, while Mariehamn have collected three victories from their last five. The fixture pits SJK's modest scoring output against a Mariehamn side that has been more prolific but defensively vulnerable away.
Lars's Verdict
The model assigns SJK a 53.8 % chance of victory, driven by their superior expected goals and a head‑to‑head record of four wins to one.
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With SJK averaging 1.5 expected goals and Mariehamn averaging 0.8, the model gives a 57.2% chance at least one side fails to score, ahead of the 42.8% it gives to both teams scoring.
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Combined expected goals of 2.3 (SJK 1.5 + Mariehamn 0.8) points to a tighter game, with the model giving Under 2.5 Goals a 59.6% chance against 40.4% for Over.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has SJK at 53.8%, the draw at 26.2%, and Mariehamn at 20.0% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-0 at 15.0% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
SJK
SJK have drawn 2‑2 with Gnistan at home and then lost 1‑2 to Lahti in the next fixture, showing they can score but also leak goals. Their recent string of draws (two goalless) and a loss means they have not secured a win in five, suggesting they will need to convert their 1.5 xG into a decisive goal to clinch the match.
Mariehamn
Mariehamn have bounced back from a 0‑2 loss at Ilves with a 2‑0 home win over SJK and a 4‑2 away victory at KuPS, highlighting their ability to score in bursts. However, a 1‑2 defeat at Lahti shows they can also be vulnerable on the road, which aligns with their 0.8 away xG and supports a lower chance of stealing the win here.
Head-to-Head
In the five most recent meetings, SJK have won four times (including 3‑0 and 4‑1 victories) while Mariehamn have only one win (2‑0), underscoring a clear historical advantage for SJK that backs the win pick.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2026 | Mariehamn 2-0 SJK | Veikkausliiga |
| 10 Apr 2026 | SJK 3-0 Mariehamn | Veikkausliiga |
| 28 Jun 2025 | SJK 4-1 Mariehamn | Veikkausliiga |
| 19 Apr 2025 | Mariehamn 1-2 SJK | Veikkausliiga |
| 21 Jul 2024 | Mariehamn 0-4 SJK | Veikkausliiga |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is predicted to win SJK vs Mariehamn?
SJK to win. The model assigns SJK a 53.8 % chance of victory, driven by their superior expected goals and a head‑to‑head record of four wins to one.
What does the model give SJK vs Mariehamn?
Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, gives SJK a 53.8% chance, the draw 26.2%, and Mariehamn 20.0% to win.
When is SJK vs Mariehamn?
SJK play Mariehamn on Fri 18 Sep · 16:00 BST in the Veikkausliiga at OmaSp Stadion.
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See all Veikkausliiga fixtures →With a higher scoring probability, a solid defensive record at home, and a head‑to‑head record that heavily favours them, SJK are the logical choice to take all three points.
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