Oulu vs Gnistan Prediction 18 July 2026
⚡️ Matchday 16 in the Finnish top flight brings a high-stakes clash between two sides sitting next to each other in the standings. Oulu and Gnistan go head-to-head in a fierce battle to secure their place among the league’s frontrunners. The hosts currently hold fourth spot with 26 points, while the visitors are just four points behind in sixth. This head-to-head matchup could prove crucial in the race for European qualification as the season approaches its decisive phase.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides ended in a 1-5 scoreline. Here’s a comparative breakdown of the key stats from that match (Gnistan were the home team):
- Possession: 51% vs 49%;
- Corners: 7 vs 2;
- Fouls: 13 vs 6;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 5 vs 8.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Oulu and Gnistan:
- 12 matches played;
- The hosts have claimed 6 wins, the visitors 5, with 1 draw;
- Goals scored: 22 for Oulu, 17 for Gnistan;
- Average first-half goals: 1.58, second-half goals: 1.67;
- Average total goals per match: 3.25.
Head-to-head statistics Oulu - Gnistan

Oulu Team Overview
Their most recent official fixture took place in the Veikkausliiga, with TPS Turku playing host to Oulu. The match ended in a 3-0 victory.
The key statistics from the game (Oulu vs TPS Turku) are as follows:
- Possession: 58% vs 42%;
- Corners: 9 vs 2;
- Fouls committed: 9 vs 16;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Oulu are enjoying a strong campaign and fully deserve their impressive fourth place in the standings. On home turf, they have been outstanding, winning six of their last seven matches in front of their own fans. However, there has been a slight dip in form recently, as they have managed just one win in their last five outings. Despite this minor setback, the team's overall consistency remains unquestioned, with their average goals scored sitting at one per match. The main task for the coaching staff now is to maintain their place among the league leaders, which will require the team to play at home with maximum discipline and pragmatism.
Match Results: Oulu

Gnistan Team Overview
The visitors’ most recent official fixture took place in the Veikkausliiga (home team - Gnistan, away team - Mariehamn). The match ended 4-2.
Here are the key match statistics (Gnistan vs Mariehamn):
- Possession: 57% vs 43%;
- Corners: 8 vs 2;
- Fouls: 10 vs 10;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 10 vs 3.
Gnistan are also enjoying a strong season and remain genuine contenders for a spot in the European qualification zone. Over their last five league fixtures, they have suffered just one defeat, highlighting their solid physical condition at this stage of the campaign. Stretching back over ten matches, the Helsinki side are averaging an impressive 1.9 goals per game, largely thanks to their clinical finishing. However, Gnistan have struggled on the road, finding away trips far more challenging than their home outings. The harsh reality of the Finnish league is reflected in the stats: Gnistan have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in nine of their last ten away matches.
Match Results: Gnistan
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 5, draws - 1.
Statistics: Oulu vs Gnistan
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- wins: 8 vs 6;
- win percentage: 53% vs 40%;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Oulu have not lost in last 7 home games (Veikkausliiga).
- Oulu have not lost in last 6 home games.
- Gnistan have not won in 9 of last 10 away games (Veikkausliiga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.83, the guests - 1.42;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Oulu vs Gnistan
- average total in the tournament: 2.53 vs 2.87;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.53;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.47 vs 0.6;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.87 vs 0.93;
- Oulu: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Gnistan: average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.6) vs 1.9 (away - 1).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Oulu games (Veikkausliiga).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 9 Oulu home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 8 Oulu home games (Veikkausliiga).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 10 Gnistan away games (Veikkausliiga).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 8 Gnistan away games.
Prediction on corners
Oulu: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.2; at home field - 6.83;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.8; at home field - 7.
Gnistan: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.8, away - 3.71;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 4.
- Under 10.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Oulu games against Gnistan.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Oulu vs Gnistan
- number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Oulu at home - 3 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Gnistan away - 3 (43%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Oulu at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Gnistan away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (17/90, 18.9%);
- Oulu at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 2:1 (2/6, 33.3%);
- Gnistan away most often play: 1:1 (3/7, 42.9%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.97% (odds 7)
1:0 - 11.25% (odds 8.5)
0:1 - 9.63% (odds 10)