Gnistan enter this fixture in solid form, having avoided defeat in each of their last five matches, including positive results against top-half opponents such as KuPS and HJK Helsinki. In contrast, AC Oulu have won only one of their last five matches and have struggled in the final third, scoring just three goals across that period and being shut out four times. Furthermore, Gnistan won the most recent meeting between these two sides 2-0 on this ground in July, giving them a slight edge to avoid defeat once again.
- Round
- Championship Group - 24
- Venue
- Raatti Stadion, Oulu
- Referee
- Matti Roth, Finland
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -2 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-3D-0L · +2 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Gnistan or Draw (Double Chance) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
AC Oulu host Gnistan in the Veikkausliiga Championship Group, with just two points separating the sides in fourth and fifth position. AC Oulu enter the contest looking to overcome a difficult run in attack, having failed to find the net in four of their last five matches, including a 1-0 defeat away to VPS in their most recent outing.
Gnistan arrive with strong recent momentum, remaining unbeaten across their last five fixtures with two victories and three draws. Their attacking output has been reliable throughout the campaign, having scored 37 goals in 23 league matches, while their away record shows four wins and four draws from 11 trips.
The head-to-head record also leans towards the visitors, who secured a 2-0 victory at AC Oulu when the teams met in July. With Gnistan showing consistent form and AC Oulu struggling for goals, the visitors look well positioned to come away with at least a point.
Key factors
- Gnistan are unbeaten in their last five league games, picking up two wins and three draws.
- AC Oulu have scored only three goals across their last five matches, failing to score in four of them.
- Gnistan won the most recent head-to-head match 2-0 away at AC Oulu in July 2026.
- AC Oulu maintain a solid defensive home record, conceding an average of only 0.8 goals per match on their own turf.
- Gnistan have lost just three of their 11 away league fixtures this season.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 2.4 goals per game (AC Oulu at home plus Gnistan away).
Key players this season
AC Oulu
- R. Karjalainen3A
Gnistan
- A. Akinyemi5G
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPSPlay-offs | 22 | +15 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter TurkuPlay-offs | 22 | +13 | 42 |
| 3 | HJK HelsinkiPlay-offs | 22 | +9 | 37 |
| 4 | GnistanPlay-offs | 22 | +7 | 36 |
| 5 | AC OuluPlay-offs | 22 | 0 | 34 |
| 6 | VPSPlay-offs | 22 | +7 | 33 |
| 7 | LahtiRelegation Play-offs | 22 | +7 | 32 |
| 8 | Turku PSRelegation Play-offs | 22 | +5 | 31 |
Head-to-head
- 3
- AC Oulu
- 1
- Draws
- 6
- Gnistan
Gnistan have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.1 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
- 2026-07-18AC Oulu0-2Gnistan
- 2026-04-04Gnistan1-5AC Oulu
- 2025-08-25Gnistan3-2AC Oulu
- 2025-05-10AC Oulu2-3Gnistan
- 2024-09-27Gnistan1-0AC Oulu
Our record in Veikkausliiga
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