IF Gnistan vs FC Inter Turku prediction 05.05.2026 | Veikkausliiga

Kipinä came into this season with a clear aim, stay up, nothing more ambitious than that. So far, it has not gone to plan. One point from four games is a worrying start, and it already feels like they are chasing rather than building. The cup exit, a 3-0 loss to POHU/CJ United, did not help either.

Form has been rough. Six matches without a win, four defeats, and in three of those they failed to score. That says a lot. At home, things have been particularly uncomfortable, having lost the last two matches by an aggregate of 8-1.

Leppälahti may stick with a similar setup, which is understandable, but also slightly risky. Adeleke Akinyemi could push for a start after scoring recently, and perhaps a bit of attacking energy is needed. Still, confidence looks fragile.

Centre back Ayo Obileye is out after leaving the bench at the half hour mark against Turun over a week ago due to an injury.

The Blue and Blacks, in contrast, look settled and difficult to beat. Since that early defeat to HJK in January, Vasara’s side have gone nine games unbeaten, winning seven of them. That kind of run builds belief, and you can see it in how they approach matches.

The 1-1 draw with HJK last weekend ended a winning streak, but it was not a poor result. If anything, it showed resilience. Away form has been strong too, with three consecutive wins on the road. That matters here.

In attack, Alie Conteh has two goals so far and should start alongside Ulundu and Essomba. It is not the most explosive front line on paper, but it has been effective enough. The balance across the team probably matters more than individual numbers right now.