The Ykkonen 2026 season is Finland's second-tier football league, running from April 2 to October 18. With 22 matchdays played and most of the 132 fixtures completed, Tampere United sits top of the Ykkonen table on 44 points. The Ykkonen stats show an average of 3.50 goals per game, and the race for the title and European spots is heating up as the schedule nears its end.
Ykkonen Table
The current Ykkonen table shows Tampere United in first place with 44 points from 22 matches, having scored 47 goals and conceded only 18. RoPS Rovaniemen is second on 40 points, also with 47 goals scored but a weaker defense. The gap at the top is just four points, keeping the title race open. SalPa completes the top three with 36 points, while PK Keski-Uusimaa (35 points) and OLS (34 points) are still in the hunt for a top finish. At the other end, the relegation zone remains tight, with teams like Jazz (33 points) and JJK Jyvaskyla (31 points) needing results to pull clear.
Favorites & Title Chances
Based on the Ykkonen standings, remaining fixtures and current form, Tampere United has around a 55% chance to win the Ykkonen title. Their solid defense and four-point cushion make them the clear favorites. RoPS Rovaniemen holds roughly a 30% chance - they have the same goal tally but must close the gap quickly. SalPa is an outside contender with about a 10% probability, needing both frontrunners to slip up. These Ykkonen predictions factor in points, goal difference and the pressure of the final matchdays.
Season Stats
The Ykkonen stats for 2026 highlight an attacking league. The average goals per game stands at 3.50 across 132 finished events. JJK Jyvaskyla has the most prolific attack with 51 goals, though their defensive record keeps them in seventh place. Tampere United and RoPS Rovaniemen share the best goal difference, while Mikkelin Palloilijat were the last season winner. The top scorers list and full Ykkonen results are updated after every matchday.
Ykkonen Match Predictions
Ykkonen match predictions are built on current form, head-to-head records, team stats and betting odds. For example, the upcoming fixture on Sep 13 sees TPV host KuPS Akatemia, and our model will assess outcome probabilities for that clash. Recent Ykkonen results include JJK Jyvaskyla's 4-1 win over KPV Kokkola and RoPS Rovaniemen's 2-0 victory against VJS Vantaa. By analyzing these trends, fans can find reliable Ykkonen predictions and odds for every remaining fixture.