Mid-Season Tavern: Veikkausliiga 2025 Data Analysis
Overview
The 2025 Veikkausliiga season has reached its halfway point. This section provides a general overview of the league’s status, including the current league table and the main themes of the season. FC Inter’s undefeated march has been the biggest story, but in its shadow, a fierce battle is being fought for European spots and against relegation.
League Table
| # | Team | P | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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Team Analysis
This section delves into team performances using data. Select a group below—the title race, the mid-table battle, or the relegation fight—to see the factors behind success and challenges, and what statistics like Expected Goals (xG) reveal.
The Title Race & Championship Favorites
In the title race, FC Inter’s solid defensive process (low xG Against) stands out, while HJK’s success relies on the league’s most dangerous attack (high xG For). This chart compares the top teams’ ability to create and prevent quality scoring chances.
Players in the Spotlight
Behind the teams are always the individuals. This section looks at the season’s top performers. Who has been the most clinical finisher in the league? The scatter plot reveals the players who have scored the most goals relative to their number of shots.
The Finishing Elite: Goals vs. Shots
Players in the top-left corner of the chart are the most efficient goal-scorers—they need few shots per goal. Hover over a point to see the player’s name and stats.
Tactical Trends
What does Veikkausliiga look like on the tactics board? Although playing styles vary, certain trends have emerged in the first half of the season.
Dominant Formation
A four-player defensive line is almost standard in Veikkausliiga. Teams rely on a stable basic formation where two center-backs and two full-backs form the defensive backbone. This conservative approach emphasizes the importance of defensive organization.
Two Main Trends
The real differences arise in attacking play. Two clear philosophies can be seen in the league: teams like HJK that aim to possess the ball and control the game (e.g., 4-3-3), and teams like VPS that strike sharply with counter-attacks from a compact defensive block.