Jussi Niska stats
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J. Niska
Inter TurkuDefender
J. Niska vs VPS
10 games played, 2 more on the benchJussi Niska's next match is on Saturday at 12:00 against VPS. See how Jussi Niska did in earlier matches against VPS.
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VPSvINT
Saturday 12:00Sat 12:00Before the next match
VPS v Inter Turku, SaturdayWhat VPS allow left backs
Position stats14 appearances at LB against VPS in their last 20 matches; league average from the Veikkausliiga.
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Odds OutliersJussi Niska 2026 season stats
As a left back, Jussi Niska has appeared in 27 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 2,066 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Attacking stats
Jussi Niska has taken 22 shots with 5 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 94 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jussi Niska has 2 assists and 24 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 98 minutes. Jussi Niska has set up 26 shots for teammates, worth 1.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Jussi Niska has completed 959 of 1093 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 21 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Jussi Niska completes 54 dribbles at a 72% success rate and wins 182 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
Jussi Niska makes 41 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 48 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Jussi Niska has committed 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left back (23 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Inter Turku squad
H. Sjögrell
25 yrs#7J. Tuominen
30 yrs#9A. Conteh
21 yrs#10
J. Botué
24 yrs#11C. Jephta
19 yrs#16
V. Huovila20 yrs#26V. Ulundu21 yrs#27L. Laine21 yrs#28M. Suso
21 yrs#33L. Prokop
22 yrs#34P. Ahiabu
27 yrs#4J. Yli-Kokko25 yrs#8
J. Laine25 yrs#14B. Ampofo24 yrs#17I. Järvinen29 yrs#19E. Kiiskilä18 yrs#35
26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 717 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.38 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 31 | 2,435 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 42 | 5.73 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 22 | 1,458 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.46 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 22 | 1,121 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6.95 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 167 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,512 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Jussi Niska
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Jussi Niska has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 27 appearances (23 starts), totalling 2066 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Jussi Niska has attempted 22 shots with 5 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.81 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jussi Niska has created 21 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 54 successful dribbles from 75 attempts (72% success rate). Jussi Niska has contributed 24 key passes and 63 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jussi Niska has registered 41 tackles (32 won), 27 interceptions, and 48 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 959 from 1093 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Jussi Niska has won 182 of 368 total duels.
Discipline
Jussi Niska has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 40.
About Jussi Niska
Jussi Niska is a 24-year-old defender playing for Inter Turku in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Jussi Niska is left-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 15 August 2002.
Most recent appearance
Jussi Niska's most recent match was at home against Oulu on February 13th. Inter Turku lost 1-2. Jussi Niska played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.89.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Jussi Niska and Inter Turku are next in action on October 29th against VPS in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the VPS vs Inter Turku match preview.
Teammates at Inter Turku
Jussi Niska currently plays alongside Muhammed Suso, Axel Sandler, Vilho Huovila, Eeli Kiiskilä, Luka Kuittinen, Prosper Ahiabu, Alex Hilden, Iiro Järvinen, Lukas Prokop, Alie Conteh, Lauri Laine, Julius Tauriainen, Johannes Yli-Kokko, Ville Seppä, Jasse Tuominen, Albin Granlund, Jean Botué, Juuso Hämäläinen, Herman Sjögrell, Clinton Jephta, Robert Ivanov, Eero Vuorjoki, Eetu Huuhtanen, Bismark Ampofo, Janne-Pekka Laine, Seth Saarinen, Jussi Niska, Vincent Ulundu and Yeboah Amankwah at Inter Turku.