Gnistan

Inter Turku have suffered just three defeats in 25 league fixtures this season and only two losses in 13 away matches. Their defensive record is the strongest in the division with just 18 goals conceded and 13 clean sheets overall. While Gnistan have performed well in previous head-to-head league meetings this season, Inter Turku's high level of consistency and recent run of four wins from five games make them well positioned to secure at least a draw.

Eight of the last ten meetings between Gnistan and HJK Helsinki have produced three or more goals, yielding a high average of 3.6 goals per game across that sample. Gnistan's home fixtures average 3.3 total goals per game, with the hosts scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.5 on average. Combined with HJK scoring 1.6 goals per away match, the statistical profile points towards a game featuring at least three total goals.

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.

KuPS have established a clear edge in this head-to-head series, recording seven wins and two draws across nine all-time meetings without suffering a defeat. Both regular-season clashes between the two sides in 2026 finished in 1-0 victories for KuPS. Away from home, KuPS have allowed just 0.8 goals per game, losing only two of 11 road matches. While Gnistan have shown improved form over their last four outings, KuPS possess the defensive stability to limit their scoring chances and take at least a point.

Gnistan have been formidable at home this season, winning six of their 10 fixtures while averaging 2.0 goals scored per match. Their recent form shows three wins in their last five outings, including high-scoring victories over HJK Helsinki and Ilves. In contrast, Turku PS have won just once in 10 away league trips, suffering five defeats and scoring under a goal per game on the road. Backing Gnistan to take at least a point covers both their home strength and the possibility of a stalemate, matching the 1-1 outcome from their previous league meeting.

HJK Helsinki hold a strong home record with six wins from ten games and have dominated the head-to-head matchup in 2026, defeating Gnistan in all three encounters this calendar year by multi-goal margins.