Miika Niemi stats
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M. Niemi
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M. Niemi vs KuPS
10 games played, 1 more on the benchMiika Niemi's next match is today at 13:00 against KuPS. See how Miika Niemi did in earlier matches against KuPS.
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KUPSvVPS
Today 13:00Sun 13:00Before the next match
KuPS v VPS, TodayWhat KuPS allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against KuPS in their last 20 matches; league average from the Veikkausliiga.
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Odds OutliersMiika Niemi 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Miika Niemi has appeared in 23 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,585 minutes at an average rating of 6.40. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Attacking stats
Miika Niemi has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 396 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Miika Niemi has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 132 minutes. Miika Niemi has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Miika Niemi has completed 594 of 756 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Miika Niemi completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 51 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
Miika Niemi makes 14 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 64 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 113 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 14th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Miika Niemi has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right center back (10 appearances), also at left center back (5) and right wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
VPS squad
C. Holmelund
23 yrs#9J. Muzinga
23 yrs#11X. Odhiambo22 yrs#20H. Salomaa23 yrs#25
W. Samaké
22 yrs#29S. Ngobi
21 yrsJ. Turfkruier
24 yrs#7P. Lima
28 yrs#8
S. Lindholm24 yrs#14D. Terrnava21 yrs#17R. Forsbacka#26J. Vahtera30 yrs#30A. Räisänen28 yrs#34
26 yrs
28 yrs
24 yrs
23 yrs
19 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,549 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 6.34 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 22 | 1,450 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.22 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 18 | 777 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5.78 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 28 | 1,567 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Miika Niemi
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Miika Niemi has featured across 23 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1585 minutes. Miika Niemi has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.90 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Miika Niemi has created 12 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (43% success rate). Miika Niemi has contributed 15 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Miika Niemi has registered 14 tackles (11 won), 27 interceptions, and 64 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 594 from 756 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Miika Niemi has won 51 of 124 total duels.
Discipline
Miika Niemi has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 13.
About Miika Niemi
Miika Niemi is a 32-year-old defender playing for VPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Miika Niemi is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 4 March 1994.
Most recent appearance
Miika Niemi's most recent match was at home against Gnistan on June 6th. VPS won 1-0. Miika Niemi played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.33.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Miika Niemi and VPS are next in action on July 7th against KuPS in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the KuPS vs VPS match preview.
Teammates at VPS
Miika Niemi currently plays alongside Arnold Adu-Boahen, Dren Terrnava, Casper Holmelund, Sahid Ngobi, Jonathan Muzinga, Simon Lindholm, Miika Niemi, Martti Haukioja, A. Piispa, Rasmus Forsbacka, Lassana Mané, Eino Ehrnrooth, Henri Salomaa, Paulo Lima, Vilmer Rönnberg, Jayden Turfkruier, Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan, Mamadou Jalloh, Yassin Daoussi, Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi, Razak Simpson, Joonas Vahtera, Lucas Väyrynen, E. Okereke, Wilson Samaké, Xavier Odhiambo and Antti-Ville Räisänen at VPS.