Tampere United vs OLS prediction 11.06.2026 | Ykkonen
Tampere United
Kick off:
Date:
OLS
1
2.15
X
3.50
2
2.87
Contents
- Competition: Ykkonen
- Date: 11th June 2026
- Kick-off: 16:30 UK / 17:30 CEST
- Venue: Kauppi Football Stadium
Thursday brings one of the biggest Ykkönen fixtures so far, as Tampere United host OLS Oulu in a meeting between the division's top two sides. Just a single point separates them, although Tampere still have a game in hand, which adds an interesting layer to the table. The Sinipaidat arrive on a four-match winning run and, understandably, look slight favourites. Still, Mannila's side cannot be overlooked after their emphatic 5-0 win over SalPa. This feels closer than the standings might initially suggest.
Tampere United vs OLS Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Tampere United
0 : 2
OLS
Ykkönen
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OLS
1 : 3
Tampere United
Ykkönen
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Tampere United
2 : 2
OLS
Ykkönen
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Tampere United
0 : 0
OLS
Kakkonen-LohkoC
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OLS
2 : 1
Tampere United
Kakkonen-LohkoC
These sides have met five times since 2018, and there has not been much between them. OLS hold a narrow advantage with two wins, while Tampere United have one. The remaining two matches ended level. Interestingly, the fixture averages 2.6 goals per game, which hints at contests that are usually competitive and fairly open.
Tampere United team overview
Tampere United come into this match in excellent shape, carrying a four-game winning streak in the Ykkönen. The Sinipaidat have not exactly blown teams away every week, but the results keep arriving. Their latest success, a hard-fought 1-0 win at RoPS, summed up that resilience quite well.
What stands out most is the defensive record. Topi Priha's side have kept four straight clean sheets and scored 11 goals without reply during that stretch. That is not easy to maintain, although every run eventually faces a serious test.
At home, Tampere United have also been reliable, avoiding defeat in four of their last five league matches. Jesse Huhtala remains the key attacking outlet with seven goal contributions so far. The squad looks close to full strength too, though Taha Özcelik's minor injury issue is worth monitoring ahead of kick-off.
Last matches of Tampere United
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RoPS
0 : 1
Tampere United
Ykkönen
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TPV
0 : 3
Tampere United
Ykkönen
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Tampere United
1 : 0
JJK
Ykkönen
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KPV
0 : 6
Tampere United
Ykkönen
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EBK
4 : 3
Tampere United
Finland Cup
Tampere United lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Santeri Pakkanen
Defenders
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2
Joona Hallivuori
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3
Ardian Kovaqi
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5
Joel Laitinen
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15
Joonas Rantala
Midfielders
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10
Taha Özcelik
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16
Leo Kyllönen
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23
Rasmus Lehtonen
Forwards
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9
Jesse Huhtala
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11
Lui Bradbury
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22
Rasmus Väisänen
OLS team overview
OLS arrive in Tampere with momentum restored after a convincing 5-0 victory over SalPa in their most recent league outing. For the Keltainen ja Musta, that result probably felt like a release after a frustrating spell in mid-May when wins suddenly became difficult to find. Mikko Mannila's side went four league matches without success, yet the response suggested there is still plenty of quality within the squad.
The bigger question may be their away form. OLS have failed to win any of their last three road games, including a draw at RoPS and a narrow defeat against JJK. That record adds a little uncertainty heading into such an important fixture.
Going forward, Eemeli Raittinen remains the key figure with eight goal contributions this season. Moreover, Mannila has the luxury of a fully fit squad, with no major injury concerns reported ahead of kick-off.
Last matches of OLS
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OLS
5 : 0
SalPa
Ykkönen
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RoPS
1 : 1
OLS
Ykkönen
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JJK
1 : 0
OLS
Ykkönen
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OLS
1 : 2
Jazz
Ykkönen
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TPV
2 : 2
OLS
Ykkönen
OLS lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Johannes Pentti
Defenders
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2
Arttu Aapajärvi
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5
Sampo Ala-Iso
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15
Otso-Pekka Parkkila
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24
Matias Babb
Midfielders
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6
Lukas Ilola
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8
Macar Ajoung
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14
Hugo Taumberger
Forwards
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9
Eemeli Raittinen
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10
Jesse Korhonen
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11
Eemil Merikanto
Prediction
Tampere United look slightly better placed heading into this top-of-the-table clash. Four straight league wins, four consecutive clean sheets, and an 11-0 aggregate score during that run suggest Topi Priha's side have found a balance that is difficult to ignore. OLS arrive full of confidence after a 5-0 victory over SalPa, yet their recent away form raises a few doubts, with no wins in their last three road matches. You can still see the visitors causing problems going forward, especially given their consistent scoring record. However, Tampere United's defensive discipline and home advantage could prove decisive in a tight contest. A 2-1 home win feels like the most likely outcome.
Three reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this game
- Three of the last five meetings between the two sides produced over 2.5 goals.
- OLS failed to score in only one of their last 14 matches.
- Tampere United failed to score in just one of their last seven matches.
Main prediction Tampere United - OLS
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.57
Tampere United vs OLS standings in Ykkönen
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampere United | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 21 - 6 | +15 | 22 |
| 2 | OLS | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23 - 10 | +13 | 21 |
| 3 | RoPS | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 - 10 | +10 | 18 |
| 4 | JJK | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 21 - 18 | +3 | 18 |
| 5 | Jazz | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13 - 17 | -4 | 16 |
| 6 | SalPa | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 - 17 | +3 | 15 |
| 7 | PKKU | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16 - 10 | +6 | 14 |
| 8 | VJS | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17 - 10 | +7 | 13 |
| 9 | Inter Turku II | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 20 - 24 | -4 | 11 |
| 10 | KuPS Ak. | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 13 - 21 | -8 | 7 |
| 11 | TPV | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 - 19 | -10 | 6 |
| 12 | KPV | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 - 38 | -31 | 5 |