KuPS play host to away side IFK Mariehamn at Väre Areena in the Veikkausliiga clash on Wednesday.
Full predictions, stats & game poll for the KuPS v IFK Mariehamn match are shown here - as well as up-to-date odds.
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KuPS
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KuPS, who won their previous game, will hope for a similar result following the 1-0 Veikkausliiga success against FF Jaro.
The only name on the scoresheet from KuPS was Rasmus Tikkanen (84').
Their more recent scorelines shine a light on the fact that much respect should be given to the KuPS defence. KuPS have kept it tight, resulting in the total number of goals that have gone past their goalkeeper during their previous six outings standing at 1. Despite that, we’ll just have to find out whether the trend might continue on in this match.
Their prior results show that KuPS:
- are unbeaten in the league by IFK Mariehamn in their previous 2 games.
- haven't been defeated in their previous 5 league matches at home.
IFK Mariehamn
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After suffering a loss in their previous game against SJK in Veikkausliiga competition, IFK Mariehamn and their fans will hope to get a better result this time.
The only player to score from IFK Mariehamn was Emmanuel Okereke (45'). Kasper Paananen (57', 84') scored for SJK.
Gary Williams's IFK Mariehamn have seen their goal attempts be successful a total of 7 times in the course of their previous six matches. The number of goals that they have conceded during the equivalent period comes to 6.
Ahead of this clash, IFK Mariehamn are undefeated in their last 2 league matches away from home.
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Head to head
Looking over their past head to head clashes stretching back to 08/05/2022 tells us that KuPS have won 3 of these and IFK Mariehamn 1, with the tally of drawn games being 2.
In all, 13 goals were scored between the two sides during those clashes, with 9 from Keltamusta and 4 netted by Grönvitt. That is an average goals per game value of 2.17.
The previous league contest featuring these sides was Veikkausliiga match day 21 on 25/08/2024 when it ended KuPS 3-0 IFK Mariehamn.
The referee was Juho Nieminen.
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Team News: IFK Mariehamn
Owing to an otherwise available group of players, there’s just the one fitness worry for the IFK Mariehamn boss Gary Williams to contend with. Patrik Raitanen (Cruciate ligament tear) misses out for this game.
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Prediction
In our view, KuPS have it within them to dominate on the ball and be rewarded with decent chances.
At the same time, IFK Mariehamn may well find it hard to score but we do fancy them pulling one back during this clash, too.
We’re predicting a comfortable 3-1 winning score for KuPS after 90 minutes.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?
Looking at what the bookmakers’ view is of this game on the 90 min. result market, staking on KuPS can be had for 1.33, a wager on the game finishing all-square is 5 and taking a punt on the winner to be IFK Mariehamn comes in at 9.5. Those are the best market prices that can be secured as of now.
Peter Guest,
11:02 21/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
KuPS
Formed: 1923
Stadium: Väre Areena (5,000)
Captain: Petteri Pennanen
Chairman: Vesa Kauppila
Manager: Jarkko Wiss
Competitions: Veikkausliiga position 5