IFK Mariehamn vs AC Oulu Prediction 09.07.2023

• Competition: Finland &— Veikkausliiga
• Date: Sunday, 9th, July 2023
• Kickoff: 16:30 UK / 17.30 CEST
• Venue: Wiklof Holding Arena (Mariehamn)

Maybe IFK Mariehamn belongs to the group of the most stable members of the top-flight, but the fact that they have finished the regular part of the campaign in the previous three years between 9th and 10th position is a clear indication that the team is not even a pale shadow of the 2016 Veikkausliiga champions. Judging by the current results, the Islanders are not blooming roses in this 2023 campaign either, as they are currently positioned in 10th place, which is only a point above the VPS who holds the “lantern” position.

After finishing the league part in the red positions of the previous two seasons, AC Oulu is now enjoying its 22/23 campaign and looks like a serious contender for the Veikkausliiga title. After 14 rounds, the squad from Raatti Stadium have added 24 points to their name, which leaves them sitting in fourth position. At the moment, Duarte’s men are seven steps behind current leaders KuPS, but with a game in hand.

IFK Mariehamn vs AC Oulu Betting Tips: BTTS

We can safely say that the visitors from Oulu play the most beautiful football in the Veikkausliiga, so it’s no wonder that goals are the first association when this team is involved in any competition. With an average of three goals, AC Oulu holds first place in terms of match efficiency in the top-flight, with nine (out of a total of 14) saw over 2.5 goals.

The attacking line of the squad from Raatti Stadium is very prolific and capable of shaking the net of any opponent, but because of this style of play, the defense often suffers. It sounds incredible, but AC Oulu has taken the ball out of their net as many as 19 times in the current campaign, which is the second worst defensive record in the division.

The fact that they have registered just two clean sheets from the previous 15 games across all competitions is a clear indication that the situation in their defense is extremely alarming. When you combine that with a productive attack, you get some entertaining contests, with AC Oulu seeing BTTS in 10 of their last 12 visits.

The high-scoring contest also announces the tradition of recent h2h meetings between these rivals, as we could see goals at both ends of the pitch and at least three goals in each of the previous five clashes, including the first of the season that belonged to AC Oulu in a five-goal thriller (3-2). Accordingly, we hope that the duel in Ã…land Islands will be ultra-offensive with goals in both nets!