FinlandMatches analysed: 322023–2025Joakim Väärälä: referee stats
Joakim Väärälä (Finland) has shown 3.53 cards per game in 32 analysed matches — +1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2950 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Joakim Väärälä by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kakkonen - Lohko C | 25 | 3.64 | 3.51 | +2% | 16% | 20% |
| Kakkonen - Play-offs | 4 | 2.00 | 3.01 | −7% | 75% | 0% |
| Ykkönen | 2 | 4.50 | 4.02 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
| Suomen Cup | 1 | 5.00 | 3.09 | +4% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Joakim Väärälä
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 7 Sept | TP-47 – SJK-junioritKakkonen - Play-offs | 2:6 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 Aug | Rops – KuPS AkatemiaYkkönen | 0:3 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Aug | JS Hercules – OsPaKakkonen - Lohko C | 2:3 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 3 Aug | OsPa – SJK-junioritKakkonen - Lohko C | 1:2 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Jul | TP-47 – VIFKKakkonen - Lohko C | 5:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 6 Oct | GBK – Tampere UnitedKakkonen - Play-offs | 1:1 | 0 | — | 1 |
| Fri 20 Sept | OLS – KPV-jYkkönen | 0:3 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 14 Sept | OPS Oulu – OTPKakkonen - Play-offs | 5:0 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 31 Aug | OPS Oulu – JPSKakkonen - Play-offs | 1:4 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sat 24 Aug | JBK – Kuopion EloKakkonen - Play-offs | 2:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 10 Aug | OTP – JS HerculesKakkonen - Lohko C | 2:4 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 3 Aug | JS Hercules – Kuopion EloKakkonen - Lohko C | 2:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 24 Jul | OTP – JBKKakkonen - Lohko C | 0:4 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 21 Jul | OPS Oulu – Kuopion EloKakkonen - Lohko C | 2:2 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Wed 3 Jul | OPS Oulu – GBKKakkonen - Lohko C | 2:3 | 2 | — | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Joakim Väärälä give per game?
On average 3.53 cards per game in 32 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.47).
Is Joakim Väärälä a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Joakim Väärälä officiates, the card count is +1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 16% of these matches.
How often do matches with Joakim Väärälä go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 34% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 53%. Both teams were booked in 66%.
Does Joakim Väärälä give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 22% of matches refereed by Joakim Väärälä.