FF Jaro are enduring a severe dip in form, suffering defeat in each of their last five matches and failing to score in four of them. In total, Jaro have lost 14 of their 23 league matches this season. Meanwhile, SJK have shown greater defensive stability on their travels, securing consecutive 0-0 draws in their last two away fixtures at Turku PS and AC Oulu. Furthermore, SJK hold the historical upper hand in this match-up, having won six of the last ten meetings between the two clubs. Backing SJK to avoid defeat covers both the draw and an away win against an out-of-form host.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 0W-0D-5L · -10 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-3D-2L · -3 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs SJK or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
FF Jaro host SJK in a pivotal Veikkausliiga Relegation Group encounter with both sides aiming to secure critical points in the lower section of the table. Jaro sit in eleventh place on 15 points, just one point above bottom-placed Mariehamn, following a difficult run of form that has seen them lose their last five league matches while scoring only once.
SJK enter the fixture in tenth position with 19 points, four points clear of their hosts. While they have struggled to turn draws into victories, having shared the points in three of their last five outings, their recent away performances have shown defensive resilience with successive 0-0 draws against Turku PS and AC Oulu.
With Jaro finding goals hard to come by and SJK tightening up at the back on the road, this clash is set to be a tightly contested relegation battle where space and scoring opportunities may be limited.
Key factors
- FF Jaro have lost five consecutive matches, scoring only one goal across that span.
- SJK have kept clean sheets in each of their last two away fixtures, both ending in 0-0 draws.
- FF Jaro have failed to score in 12 of their 23 league games this season.
- SJK hold the historical advantage, winning six of the previous ten head-to-head encounters.
- Four points separate tenth-placed SJK (19 points) from eleventh-placed FF Jaro (15 points) in the standings.
Statistical comparison
FF Jaro at home vs SJK awayCombined scoring rate: 2.1 goals per game (FF Jaro at home plus SJK away).
Key players this season
FF Jaro
- H. Sjögrell5G
- F. Østigård Ness2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | LahtiVeikkausliiga (Relegation Group) | 22 | +7 | 32 |
| 8 | Turku PSVeikkausliiga (Relegation Group) | 22 | +5 | 31 |
| 9 | IlvesVeikkausliiga (Relegation Group) | 22 | -3 | 25 |
| 10 | SJKVeikkausliiga (Relegation Group) | 22 | -8 | 19 |
| 11 | FF JaroVeikkausliiga (Relegation Group) | 22 | -26 | 15 |
| 12 | MariehamnVeikkausliiga (Relegation Group) | 22 | -26 | 14 |
Head-to-head
Full record →SJK have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.8 goals a game, both teams scored in 70% of them.
- 2026-07-24FF Jaro 2-1 SJK
- 2026-04-24SJK 1-1 FF Jaro
- 2026-03-18SJK 2-1 FF Jaro
- 2026-01-24SJK 1-2 FF Jaro
- 2025-08-18FF Jaro 0-4 SJK
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Published September 11, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.