Saku Savolainen stats
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S. Savolainen
KuPSDefenderBefore the next match
Borac Banja Luka v KuPS, Thursday
What Borac Banja Luka allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Borac Banja Luka in their last 20 matches; league average from the Europa Conference League.
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Odds OutliersSaku Savolainen 2026 season stats
As a right back, Saku Savolainen has appeared in 26 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,309 minutes at an average rating of 6.15. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Attacking stats
Saku Savolainen has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 131 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Saku Savolainen has 2 assists and 14 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 77 minutes. Saku Savolainen has set up 16 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Saku Savolainen has completed 462 of 586 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 13 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 34th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Saku Savolainen completes 3 dribbles at a 150% success rate and wins 54 duels .
Defending stats
Saku Savolainen makes 20 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 39th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Saku Savolainen has committed 13 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (13 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
KuPS squad
G. Engvall
30 yrs#9
J. Moreno
31 yrs#11
A. Aiki
21 yrs#15C. Kabuye
23 yrs#19
P. Parzyszek
33 yrs#20J. Luyeye-Lutumba
23 yrs#21B. Nii Armah
22 yrs#24J. Voutilainen31 yrs#7P. Pennanen36 yrs#8
V. Gasc
26 yrs#10
N. Kujasalo22 yrs#13S. Pasanen20 yrs#14T. Jyry27 yrs#16A. Heinonen27 yrs#17E. Tanninen19 yrs#18S. Touray
26 yrs#22
A. Toivonen21 yrs#26
J. Eskesen
27 yrs#34
28 yrs
30 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 3 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.29 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
Champions League2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 4 | 283 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.52 |
| Champions League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.49 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 305 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6.81 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 26 | 1,864 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 34 | 6.38 |
Veikkausliiga2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 19 | 1,181 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 139 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 18 | 961 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 6.70 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 12 | 632 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Saku Savolainen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Saku Savolainen has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 26 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1309 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Saku Savolainen has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Saku Savolainen has created 17 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (150% success rate). Saku Savolainen has contributed 14 key passes and 27 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Saku Savolainen has registered 20 tackles (12 won), 16 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 462 from 586 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Saku Savolainen has won 54 of 150 total duels.
Discipline
Saku Savolainen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 11.
About Saku Savolainen
Saku Savolainen is a 30-year-old defender playing for KuPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Saku Savolainen is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 13 August 1996.
Most recent appearance
Saku Savolainen's most recent match was at home against VPS on July 7th. KuPS won 2-0. Saku Savolainen played 84 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.15.
Recent matches
- July 7th2-0 winvsVPS(84 mins, rating 7.15)
- November 3rd2-4 lossvsTrabzonspor(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 8th1-0 lossatInter Turku(11 mins, rating 6.54)
- August 4th0-1 lossvsOulu(60 mins, rating 6.38)
- May 5th0-2 winatVPS(90 mins, rating 6.93)
Next fixture
Saku Savolainen and KuPS are next in action on April 6th against Borac Banja Luka in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Borac Banja Luka vs KuPS match preview.
Teammates at KuPS
Saku Savolainen currently plays alongside Calvin Kabuye, Samuel Pasanen, Kasim Adams, Saikou Touray, Rasmus Tikkanen, Eemil Tanninen, Jorginho, Valentín Gasc, Niilo Kujasalo, Jerry Voutilainen, Bob Nii Armah, Arttu Heinonen, Brahima Magassa, Taneli Hämäläinen, Julius Eskesen, Ayman Aiki, Akseli Puukko, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Aaro Toivonen, Kasperi Silen, Gustav Engvall, Hemmo Riihimäki, Jaime Moreno, Saku Heiskanen, Petteri Pennanen, Piotr Parzyszek, Saku Savolainen, Arttu Lötjönen, Clinton Antwi, Johannes Kreidl and Tommi Jyry at KuPS.