Oulu and KuPS face each other on Saturday 05.02.2026, at 17:00 (UK Time), in a Veikkausliiga 2026 match. The game will take place at Oulu's home ground, the Raatin stadion.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Oulu and Kuopion Palloseura, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Oulu vs KuPS
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1st Half Under 1.5 Goals
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Oulu preview
Oulu heads into the match with the following record in the Veikkausliiga: in 5 matches, Oulu secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.8 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Oulu's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Oulu has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 10 goals, of which 10 were scored in the Veikkausliiga, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Rasmus Karjalainen, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Elias Kallio has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Oulu has conceded 6 goals in the Veikkausliiga (an average of 1.2 per game) and 6 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.2 per match in the 2026 campaign.
KuPS preview
KuPS comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the Veikkausliiga. They have secured 3 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses.
Kuopion Palloseura's attack has been highly effective, scoring 21 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the Veikkausliiga, with an average of 1.8 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
Kuopion Palloseura's offensive system is led by Jaime José Moreno Ciorciari, the team's top scorer this season. The nicaraguan forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Otto Ruoppi. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 23 goals in 21 matches, averaging 1.1 per match.
Head to head: Oulu vs KuPS
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Oulu
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Away | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 1 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 0% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 100% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 100% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.19 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.09 | 1.36 |
KuPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D W W |
2.2 |
| Home | D W W L D |
1.6 |
| Away | D W L D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 2.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.67 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.86 | 2.15 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.07 | 1.42 |
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