Mariehamn vs Lahti Preview
Mariehamn are the worst team in the Veikkausliiga and have been leaky. Lahti have been hard to beat recently and a high-scoring away win has value.
Mariehamn on a 9 Match Losing Streak
- Mariehamn have lost 9 consecutive matches.
- Mariehamn have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 2 games.
- Lahti have won their last 2 games.
H2H
Lahti have a 24-15 advantage against Mariehamn, alongside 20 draws.
Mariehamn Often Outplayed in the Veikkausliiga
Mariehamn have gained just four points from 15 Finland Veikkausliiga matches this season. They have lost a league high of 11 matches.
The Green and White have lost nine matches in a row in all competitions and conceded 24 goals.
Roberth Bjorknesjo’s side lost 2-0 against Inter Turku in the most recent home game and allowed 3.61 XG. Mariehamn then fell to a heavy 4-0 defeat at VPS, allowing 2.43 XG.
The losing streak continued after a 4-2 defeat against Gnistan. Mariehamn faced 23 shots and goals from Adam Stroud and Wille Nunez couldn’t prevent the loss.
Lahti Are a Team With Momentum
Lahti’s recent form has improved in the Veikkausliiga after a four-match unbeaten run, including two wins.
Goncalo Pereira’s team started their upturn in form with back-to-back draws with TPS and Oulu.
The Black Drones followed those draws with a 1-0 home win against Gnistan, where they had 2.15 XG and 21 shots.
The southern outfit added to their unbeaten run with a 2-0 home triumph against HJK Helsinki. Otso Koskinen and Neemias scored and Lahti allowed 0.65 XG.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Mariehamn (4-3-2):Matias Riikonen; Jiri Nissinen, Yeboah Amankwah, Noah Nurmi, Tuomas Koivisto, Samson Ngulube; Emmanuel Patut, Heyden van der Heyden, Viktor Widlund; Adam Stroud, Adam Larsson
Mariehamn have no injuries or suspensions.
Lahti (4-3-3): Osku Maukonen; Romaric Yapi, Nicolas Gianini Dantas, Jose Muller, Romain Sans; Cristobal Montiel, Yohan Cassubie, Otso Koskinen; Momodou Sarr, Neemias, Martim Augusto
Attacker Neemias has scored two goals in his last two appearances and is expected to start against Mariehamn.