FC Lahti vs JIPPO Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

FC Lahti vs JIPPO Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview

Thursday’s action in the Ykkosliiga sees a clash between FC Lahti and JIPPO.

Sitting in 2nd spot and hosting the fixture, FC Lahti have had an electric start to the season, winning their last six consecutive games. On the other hand, JIPPO have had a mediocre start to their campaign, occupying 6th place.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about the sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• FC Lahti have won their last six matches

• FC Lahti have scored nine goals in their last five matches

• JIPPO have won one of their last five matches

• JIPPO have conceded seven goals in their last five matches

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

Sitting two points behind the league leaders, FC Lahti have been one of the best teams in Finland to start the season. A dominant force, especially at home – as they are unbeaten. Lahti will look to continue building with another win, as the top spot is within touching distance.

Their opponents, JIPPO, have been victorious just twice in the league this season, sitting six points above the relegation places. Previously winless in seven games, the last time out, however, was a positive result for the away side as JIPPO recorded a 3-1 win.

Otso Koskinen will be one to watch in this fixture, the FC Lahti winger having scored six goals in the Ykkosliiga this season.

FC Lahti Preview

A dynamic team that flies forward, the power and danger in FC Lahti’s team - comes in their attack, with their front three combining for 12 league goals. Alongside Koskinen, striker Jonathan Muzinga is the team’s second top scorer with four goals while right winger Abdoulaye Kante has also chipped in with two goals.

If JIPPO are to halt the Lahti train, they will first need to work out – how to stop their threatening front trio.

JIPPO Preview

With 12 games played, JIPPO have one of the worst disciplinary records in Finish football, JIPPO having been awarded two red cards as Junnosuke Watanabe and Valtteri Vesiaho have both been dismissed this season.

Head-To-Head

With both teams operating in similar tiers of Finish football, FC Lahti and JIPPO have met on a handful of occasions. Within their three meetings, the match-up is currently tied with FC Lahti winning one match, JIPPO winning once, and the final clash ending in a draw.

Recent Meetings:

• 19th June 2011 – JIPPO 0-0 FC Lahti

• 18th September 2011 – FC Lahti 2-1 JIPPO

• 13th May 2025 – JIPPO 3-1 FC Lahti

Betting Tip For FC Lahti vs JIPPO

As a team in fantastic form, and within touching distance of taking the top spot – FC Lahti will come into this fixture as the favourites. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for FC Lahti to win. Odds of 0.57 from QuinnBet means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £15.72.

Prediction

FC Lahti 3-1 JIPPO