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.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-3D-0L · +5 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs Gnistan or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Gnistan welcome Turku PS to Helsinki in round 22 of the Veikkausliiga campaign, with the hosts looking to solidify their standing near the top of the table. Gnistan currently occupy third place with 35 points from 21 matches, having collected 10 victories overall. Their recent form has been strong, securing consecutive 3-2 victories over Ilves and HJK Helsinki.
Turku PS enter this fixture sitting seventh in the standings with 30 points. While they have proven resilient on their own pitch, their form on the road has been a persistent challenge throughout the season. In 10 away matches, Turku PS have managed just a single victory, drawing four and losing five while scoring only nine goals on their travels.
When the sides met earlier in the league season in April 2026, the clash finished in a 1-1 draw. With Gnistan winning six of their 10 home matches and Turku PS struggling for maximum points away from home, the hosts hold the upper hand coming into this encounter.
Key factors
- Gnistan have won 6 of their 10 home league matches this season, scoring 20 goals in that span.
- Turku PS have secured only 1 victory in 10 away league matches, with 4 draws and 5 losses.
- Gnistan enter on the back of consecutive 3-2 league wins against Ilves and HJK Helsinki.
- Turku PS average just 0.9 goals scored per away game in the Veikkausliiga this season.
- The reverse league fixture between these teams in April 2026 ended in a 1-1 draw.
Statistical comparison
Gnistan at home vs Turku PS awayCombined scoring rate: 2.8 goals per game (Gnistan at home plus Turku PS away).
Key players this season
Gnistan
- A. Akinyemi3G
Turku PS
- A. Muzaci3G
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
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPSPromotion - Veikkausliiga (Championship Group) | 22 | +15 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter TurkuPromotion - Veikkausliiga (Championship Group) | 22 | +13 | 42 |
| 3 | HJK HelsinkiPromotion - Veikkausliiga (Championship Group) | 22 | +9 | 37 |
| 4 | GnistanPromotion - Veikkausliiga (Championship Group) | 22 | +7 | 36 |
| 5 | AC OuluPromotion - Veikkausliiga (Championship Group) | 22 | 0 | 34 |
| 6 | VPSPromotion - Veikkausliiga (Championship Group) | 22 | +7 | 33 |
| 7 | LahtiVeikkausliiga (Relegation Group) | 22 | +7 | 32 |
| 8 | Turku PSVeikkausliiga (Relegation Group) | 22 | +5 | 31 |
| 9 | IlvesVeikkausliiga (Relegation Group) | 22 | -3 | 25 |
| 10 | SJKVeikkausliiga (Relegation Group) | 22 | -8 | 19 |
| 11 | FF JaroVeikkausliiga (Relegation Group) | 22 | -26 | 15 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Turku PS have won 4 of the last 8 meetings, averaging 2.4 goals a game, only 25% went over 2.5.
- 2026-04-24Turku PS 1-1 Gnistan
- 2026-02-14Turku PS 0-2 Gnistan
- 2024-03-16Turku PS 2-0 Gnistan
- 2023-09-17Gnistan 2-0 Turku PS
- 2023-07-23Gnistan 0-3 Turku PS
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