Ykkonen
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 28:9 | +19 | 31 | |
| 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 30:15 | +15 | 28 | |
| 3 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 39:26 | +13 | 25 | |
| 4 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 29:24 | +5 | 23 | |
| 5 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 29:22 | +7 | 22 | |
| 6 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 26:18 | +8 | 21 | |
| 7 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 25:18 | +7 | 20 | |
| 8 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 15:22 | -7 | 17 | |
| 9 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 25:39 | -14 | 15 | |
| 10 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 16:24 | -8 | 13 | |
| 11 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 24:34 | -10 | 9 | |
| 12 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 12:47 | -35 | 8 |
The Ykkonen 2026 season, Finland's second-tier football league, is in full swing. As of mid-July, Tampere United sits at the top of the table after 13 matchdays, holding a six-point lead over RoPS Rovaniemen. With 12 teams competing and an average of 3.50 goals per game, the league delivers high-scoring action and tight promotion races.
Tampere United dominate the standings with 31 points from 13 matches (10 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses). Their defensive record is outstanding โ just 8 goals conceded โ while scoring 28. RoPS Rovaniemen are second on 25 points (7 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses), also with 28 goals but a leakier defence (15 conceded). JJK Jyvaskyla sit third with 24 points from 14 games, leading the league in goals scored (35) but conceding 22. OLS (22 points) and SalPa (20 points) complete the top five. The table highlights a clear gap between the leader and the chasing pack, with Tampere United firmly in control of the promotion race.
Based on current standings, form, and remaining schedule, we assess the title probabilities as follows:
The season runs until August 29, 2026, leaving plenty of matchdays for shifts in momentum.
The 2026 Ykkonen campaign features 12 teams. Across 78 completed fixtures, the average goals per game stands at 3.50, underlining the league's attacking nature. Mikkelin Palloilijat are the most successful club in Ykkonen history and were last season's winner, though they are not competing in the current campaign.
Our Ykkonen predictions are built on a blend of team form, statistical trends, head-to-head records, and live odds. Every matchday is analyzed to provide outcome probabilities (1X2) and betting insights. Upcoming fixtures on July 11 include KPV Kokkola vs TPV, JJK Jyvaskyla vs KuPS Akatemia, and VJS Vantaa vs OLS. Recent results, such as RoPS Rovaniemen's 4-3 thriller against PK Keski-Uusimaa and TPV's 1-0 win over JJK, feed into our model to refine the forecasts. Check our predictions page for detailed match previews and recommended bets.