FinlandMatches analysed: 1322023–2026Oliver Reitala: referee stats
Oliver Reitala (Finland) has shown 4.21 cards per game in 132 analysed matches — +5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
Strict · +5%Upcoming matches with Oliver Reitala
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Nov 20:00 | St. Truiden – BrannUEFA Europa Conference League | 4.44.4 | 62%62% | 44%45% | 77% | 21% | 18% | — |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 3027 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)
Oliver Reitala by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 79 | 4.34 | 4.04 | +7% | 30% | 23% |
| League Cup | 12 | 3.83 | 3.77 | +1% | 33% | 42% |
| UEFA Youth League | 10 | 4.20 | 4.47 | −3% | 10% | 20% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 7 | 3.86 | 4.61 | −7% | 57% | 14% |
| Suomen Cup | 6 | 4.83 | 3.28 | +15% | 17% | 17% |
| UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification | 6 | 3.83 | 2.49 | +14% | 33% | 33% |
| UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 3 | 3.33 | 4.36 | −6% | 33% | 33% |
| UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 3 | 4.67 | 4.24 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
| Ykkösliiga | 2 | 3.50 | 4.12 | −2% | 50% | 0% |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 4.00 | 4.11 | −0% | 0% | 100% |
 Super League | 1 | 6.00 | 4.61 | +3% | 0% | 100% |
| Ykkönen | 1 | 3.00 | 4.08 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Oliver Reitala
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 29 Oct | KuPS – GnistanVeikkausliiga | 1:1 | 4 | 31 | 0 |
| Sun 25 Oct | FF Jaro – PK-35Veikkausliiga | 1:0 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Wed 21 Oct | Sporting CP U19 – LASK U19UEFA Youth League | 2:1 | 9 | 33 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Inter Turku – AC OuluVeikkausliiga | 1:2 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Wed 14 Oct | Bodø / Glimt U19 – Borussia Dortmund U19UEFA Youth League | 0:5 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Thu 8 Oct | HJK Helsinki – VPSVeikkausliiga | 6:0 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 18 Sept | Gnistan – HJK HelsinkiVeikkausliiga | 1:1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tue 8 Sept | Ilves – FF JaroVeikkausliiga | 2:0 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Mon 31 Aug | Gnistan – Turku PSVeikkausliiga | 1:1 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Fri 21 Aug | SJK – LahtiVeikkausliiga | 1:2 | 12 | — | 0 |
| Thu 13 Aug | Gyori ETO FC – RigaUEFA Europa Conference League | 1:1 | 5 | 21 | 1 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Ilves – MariehamnVeikkausliiga | 2:0 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Mon 3 Aug | SJK – HJK HelsinkiVeikkausliiga | 3:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 26 Jul | Inter Turku – GnistanVeikkausliiga | 1:2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Tue 21 Jul | Aarhus – Lech PoznanUEFA Champions League | 1:4 | 4 | 23 | 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 Oliver Reitala give per game?
On average 4.21 cards per game in 132 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).
Is Oliver Reitala a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Oliver Reitala officiates, the card count is +5% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 24% of these matches.
How often do matches with Oliver Reitala go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 40% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 58%. Both teams were booked in 74%.
Does Oliver Reitala give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 29% of matches refereed by Oliver Reitala.
Which match will Oliver Reitala referee next?
St. Truiden – Brann (UEFA Europa Conference League) on 05.11.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.