Jaro — SJK Seinajoki : Match Preview and Prediction for August 18,2025

Jaro’s Recent Form and Season Overview

Jaro approaches this match on a two-game winning streak. However, these recent local successes shouldn’t be misleading. Over the entire season, the team from Pietarsaari has consistently occupied the lower part of the league table, which is entirely consistent with their overall performance.

Home Performance Woes

Jaro appears particularly vulnerable when playing at home. The statistics speak for themselves: the team ranks second-to-last in the league for the fewest home victories and also second-to-last for the lowest number of goals scored at home. Their new stadium has yet to become a true fortress for them.

Defensive Concerns and Key Absences

A key issue for the hosts will be personnel losses in the defensive line. Defender Guillermo Sotelo, who has played 19 matches this season, will miss the game due to suspension. The participation of another defensive player, Johan Brunell, is questionable due to injury, creating significant problems ahead of facing a strong opponent’s attack.

SJK’s Strong Momentum

Seinajoki, or simply SJK, is currently in full stride. Over their last nine Veikkausliiga rounds, the team has suffered only one defeat, and that was against the league leaders, Inter Turku. During this period, they’ve amassed 20 points with six victories, making them one of the league’s top-performing teams in terms of current form.

Chasing European Spots

Their league position speaks volumes. SJK currently sits in fifth place, but they are only three points away from second. This is a team competing for medals, not just for survival. Their class and ambition are on a completely different level compared to Jaro.

Key Player and Squad Depth

In attack, the visitors boast a true leader in Kasper Paananen. This player is on fire: he has already scored 10 goals this season, finding the net in four consecutive matches. His duel with Jaro’s top scorer, Kerfala Sissoko, will be a highlight of the match, but it’s Paananen’s form, including his winning goal in the recent away derby against VPS, that instills greater confidence. While SJK also faces losses due to suspensions for Valentin Gasc and Salim Yussif, the club notes that their deep squad will allow them to replace these players without significant issues.