Vaasa PS   -   FC Lahti

Having met not too long ago, on 18.08.2023 players and managers are keen to face off once again. Vaasan Palloseura's players and manager are keen to repeat the victory that they achieved againt FC Lahti in the last match. As FC Lahti lost the majority of the three previous matches against their rival, players are likely eager to hit the pitch once again. In the last three matches of the two teams facing each other, Vaasan Palloseura scored a total of 4 goals while FC Lahti scored none at all.

Forecasts predict winds in Vaasa on date to only reach 11kmph, so they shouldn't interfere with the game. Temperatures on the matchday will probably not rise high, reaching a daily maximum of 11°C, so the players shouldn't be exhausted too soon. However, chances for clear are quite high, so they might have to deal with that.

Which players will play?

In short, here are the probable lineups for the upcoming match.

Manager Jussi Nuorela will probably use the following lineup for this match:
• Goalkeeper: Teppo Marttinen
• Defenders: Martti Haukioja, Pedro Justiniano Almeida Gomes, Alfie Cicale
• Midfield: Miika Niemi, Evgeni Bashkirov, Prosper Ahiabu, Joonas Vahtera
• Forward line: Samu Alanko, Mads Borchers, Teemu Hytonen

Lahti's manager will most likely recommend a 3-5-2 formation in their upcoming game:
• Goalkeeper: Joshua Oluwayemi
• Defenders: Dylan Fox, Mikko Viitikko, Akseli Puukko
• Midfielders: Matias Vainionpaa, Otso Koskinen, Bubacar Djalo, Eemeli Virta, Julius Tauriainen
• Forward line: Luke Ivanovic, Michael Steven Lopez

The confirmed lineups will be available one hour before kickoff on Oddspedia.

As the goalkeeper, manager Jussi Nuorela will probably use Teppo Marttinen, who will be supported by Martti Haukioja, Pedro Justiniano Almeida Gomes and Alfie Cicale in the defense. Samu Alanko, Mads Borchers and Teemu Hytonen will try to put pressure on the oppsoing team and score goals, as will the midfielders Miika Niemi, Evgeni Bashkirov, Prosper Ahiabu and Joonas Vahtera.

As the team's substitute players the manager might choose Rasmus Leislahti, Mikko Pitkanen, Antonio Almen, Peter Eletu, Antti-Ville Raisanen, Gleofilo Sabrino Rudewald Hasselbaink Vlijter and Kalle Multanen.

Taking a look at their last matches, it's probable that FC Lahti will play in a 3-5-2 formation with the midfield consisting of Matias Vainionpaa, Otso Koskinen, Bubacar Djalo, Eemeli Virta and Julius Tauriainen, while the defense is formed by Dylan Fox, Mikko Viitikko and Akseli Puukko. While Joshua Oluwayemi will try to protect the team's own goal, Luke Ivanovic and Michael Steven Lopez will try to break through Vaasa Ps's defensive line and score goals.

Osku Maukonen, Samuel Pasanen, Tommi Jantti, Marius Konkkola, Colin Ladipo Odutayo, Vilho Huovila and Asaad Babiker will stay ready to fill in if needed.

Making the best possible bet

When choosing a winner, there are various things that players need to keep in mind, but the key factor is looking for value in betting selections. Usually, bets forecasted to pay a higher amount than they should require a number of different metrics to be considered. These include goals, goal averages, direct h2h records, last matches performance and lineups. Experts don't believe that a draw is likely to happen (23.5%). Vaasa Ps has better chances for the victory, namely 55.7%. The experts also consider that Lahti has a 20.8% chance of winning.
Live betting involves appreciating a handful of factors which could impact the ultimate outcome of a match such as:

• When FC Lahti leads 0-1 away, they win in 100% of their matches.
• In the last 5 meetings Vaasan Palloseura won 3, FC Lahti won 1, 1 draws.
• The winner of their last meeting was Vaasan Palloseura.
• Vaasan Palloseura haven't lost in their last 5 games.
• When playing away, FC Lahti have not scored a goal so far this season.
• When Vaasan Palloseura is down 0-1 home, they win 0% of their matches.
• Vaasan Palloseura's last home win against FC Lahti was in 2017.
• FC Lahti have won just 1 of their last 5 Veikkausliiga games against Vaasan Palloseura.

You will be happy to learn that these clubs are scheduled to play a future match together. They'll play another match at the Lahti Stadium in Lahti, Finland.

Vaasa PS vs FC Lahti Oddspedia Tip

After a thorough analysis of stats, recent form and H2H games between Vaasa PS and FC Lahti, our Oddspedia algorithm has predicted the following outcome:

 Vaasa PS 1 : 1 FC Lahti

Match Details

• Vaasa PS - FC Lahti
• Veikkausliiga Finland
• Date - 03/05/2024
• Starting time - 15:00 UTC
• Venue: Elisa Stadion, Vaasa, Finland

Vaasa PS vs FC Lahti Best Odds

Match Outcome	Best Odds	Bookie
Vaasa PS To win	1.72	22Bet
Draw	4.00	BetMGM
FC Lahti To win	5.30	FanDuel
Goals over 2.5	1.78	22Bet
Goals under 2.5	2.05	bet365

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