Veikkausliiga
Oulu vs Gnistan
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Raatin stadion
Oulu vs Gnistan Prediction & Stats - Veikkausliiga 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Oulu vs Gnistan carries real history into this round of the Veikkausliiga.
The two sides meet on 18/07 (Saturday) at Raatin stadion, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Oulu vs Gnistan prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Oulu vs Gnistan
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Oulu vs Gnistan call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 17-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Oulu the side to beat, with roughly 40% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Veikkausliiga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Oulu Preview
Oulu reach this fixture 15 match into their Veikkausliiga. Here is where Oulu stand:
In this competition
8 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost
1.73 points per game
20 scored, at 1.33 a game
18 conceded, at 1.2 a game
Oulu, season-wide
8 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rasmus Karjalainen, 8 goals
Most assists: Rasmus Karjalainen, 2 assists
Recent results — Oulu
11/07/2026 10:00
27/06/2026 14:00
23/06/2026 11:00
18/06/2026 05:59
13/06/2026 08:00
Gnistan: how they are travelling
Gnistan come in 15 matches into their Veikkausliiga.
Here is what Gnistan have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost
1.47 points per game
23 scored, at 1.53 a game
20 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Gnistan, season-wide
6 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Adeleke Akinola Akinyemi, 7 goals
Most assists: Joakim Latonen, 4 assists
Recent results — Gnistan
11/07/2026 10:00
04/07/2026 08:00
27/06/2026 12:00
23/06/2026 12:00
17/06/2026 14:00
The head-to-head
Over 11 recent meetings between Oulu and Gnistan:
Oulu: 5 win(s)
Gnistan: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 1
An even record like this keeps the Oulu vs Gnistan prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Oulu vs Gnistan
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Oulu
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
W
D
|
1.73 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.67 |
| Away |
L
L
D
W
L
|
1.11 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 83% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 2 | 2.89 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 50% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.43 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.14 | 1.51 |
Away Team
Gnistan
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
D
|
1.47 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
D
|
0.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 63% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 3.75 | 1.86 |
| Scored | 1.53 | 2.13 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.63 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 50% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 38% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 13% | 43% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.63 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.39 | 1.6 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Oulu vs Gnistan
Match: Oulu vs Gnistan
Competition: Veikkausliiga
Date: Saturday, 18/07/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Raatin stadion
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Stats
The statistics for Oulu vs Gnistan that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.93
League: 2.7
Both Teams to Score
47%
League: 52%
Over 1.5+
69%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
24%
League: 48%
Cards
4.26
League: 3.67
Corners
10.38
League: 9.74
Home Team
Oulu
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
W
D
|
1.73 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.67 |
| Away |
L
L
D
W
L
|
1.11 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 83% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 2 | 2.89 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 50% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.43 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.14 | 1.51 |
Away Team
Gnistan
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
D
|
1.47 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
D
|
0.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 63% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 3.75 | 1.86 |
| Scored | 1.53 | 2.13 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.63 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 50% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 38% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 13% | 43% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.63 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.39 | 1.6 |
Corners
9.06 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Gnistan received +13% more corners than Oulu in the Veikkausliiga
10.27 / Match
TPS
(9)
Lahti
(8)
VPS
(3)
Mariehamn
(7)
Inter Turku
(5)
Jaro
(6)
SJK
(1)(8)
Mariehamn
(3)
Lahti
(3)
VPS
(6)
Jaro
(2)
Lahti
(3)
Mariehamn
(2)
SJK
Cards
1.67 / Match
+24% Cards / Match
Gnistan received +24% more cards than Oulu in the Veikkausliiga
2.07 / Match
TPS
(2)
Lahti
(3)
VPS
(0)
Mariehamn
(0)
Inter Turku
(2)
Jaro
(1)
SJK
(1)(0)
Mariehamn
(2)
Lahti
(1)
VPS
(4)
Jaro
(3)
Lahti
(0)
Mariehamn
(3)
SJK
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+15%
Gnistan is +15% better in terms of goals scored
1.53 / Match
TPS
(0)
Lahti
(1)
VPS
(1)
Mariehamn
(2)
Inter Turku
(0)
Jaro
(2)
SJK
(1)(4)
Mariehamn
(0)
Lahti
(1)
VPS
(1)
Jaro
(1)
Lahti
(3)
Mariehamn
(3)
SJK
Goals Conceded
1.2 / Match
+10%
Gnistan condeded +10% more goals than Oulu
1.33 / Match
TPS
(3)
Lahti
(1)
VPS
(5)
Mariehamn
(1)
Inter Turku
(0)
Jaro
(1)
SJK
(0)(2)
Mariehamn
(1)
Lahti
(1)
VPS
(1)
Jaro
(0)
Lahti
(0)
Mariehamn
(2)
SJK
Veikkausliiga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KuPS
|
15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 30 | 2 |
| 2 |
Inter Turku
|
15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 30 | 2 |
| 3 |
VPS
|
15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 27 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
Oulu
|
15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 26 | 1.73 |
| 5 |
HJK
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 6 |
TPS
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 7 |
Gnistan
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 8 |
Lahti
|
15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 9 |
Ilves
|
15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 29 | -4 | 16 | 1.07 |
| 10 |
SJK
|
15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 23 | -5 | 14 | 0.93 |
| 11 |
Jaro
|
15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 32 | -17 | 11 | 0.73 |
| 12 |
Mariehamn
|
15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 33 | -25 | 4 | 0.27 |
Odds
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