VPS vs AC Oulu prediction 23.06.2026 | Veikkausliiga
VPS Vaasa
Kick off:
Date:
AC Oulu
1
2.60
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3.30
2
2.50
Contents
- Competition: Veikkausliiga
- Date: 23rd June 2026
- Kick-off: 16:00 UK / 17:00 CEST
- Venue: Hietalahti Stadium
An exciting Finnish top-flight battle unfolds on Tuesday afternoon as sixth-placed VPS hosts high-flying AC Oulu. While the visitors look to solidify their second-place spot and build on recent momentum, VPS desperately needs a home victory to close the gap on the top teams. History and form collide in Vaasa. We break down the momentum, tactical keys, and betting value.
VPS Vaasa vs AC Oulu Head to Head (H2H) stats
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AC Oulu
1 : 0
VPS Vaasa
Veikkausliiga
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VPS Vaasa
1 : 4
AC Oulu
League Cup
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AC Oulu
2 : 0
VPS Vaasa
Veikkausliiga
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AC Oulu
2 : 1
VPS Vaasa
Veikkausliiga
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VPS Vaasa
4 : 3
AC Oulu
Veikkausliiga
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VPS Vaasa
2 : 1
AC Oulu
League Cup
AC Oulu holds the upper hand from the last ten meetings. The Navy Blues have four wins to VPS's three. These 10 matches averaged a prolific 3.4 goals per game. AC Oulu won the last meeting 1–0.
VPS team overview
Finland's VPS prepares for this one on the back of a crucial 2–1 away victory against regional rivals SJK.
The Vepsu national identity shines through as they return home where their form offers plenty of encouragement.
Jussi Nuorela’s men remain completely unbeaten on their own turf in the league this season, turning the Hietalahti Stadium into a true fortress.
To keep this proud home record intact, they will rely heavily on Luka Smyth, who has carried the frontline with an impressive tally of five goals so far this season.
The forward will be joined in the final third by Simon Lindholm, who has three goals in 11 league appearances this season.
Last matches of VPS Vaasa
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SJK
1 : 2
VPS Vaasa
Veikkausliiga
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VPS Vaasa
1 : 1
KuPS
Veikkausliiga
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KuPS
4 : 5
VPS Vaasa
Finland Cup
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TPS
1 : 0
VPS Vaasa
Veikkausliiga
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VPS Vaasa
4 : 0
Haka
Finland Cup
VPS Vaasa lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Teppo Marttinen
Defenders
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4
Jesper Engström
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5
Mikko Pitkänen
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23
Miika Niemi
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28
Jussi Räisänen
Midfielders
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8
Antti-Ville Räisänen
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14
Peter Godly Michael
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21
Prosper Ahiabu
Forwards
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10
Luka Smyth
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11
Mads Borchers
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77
Simon Lindholm
AC Oulu team overview
AC Oulu enters this one on the back of a hard-fought 2–1 home victory against IFK Mariehamn.
The Laivastonsiniset look to go top of the table during this challenging road fixture. Mikko Isokangas’s men are in stellar form, riding a brilliant five-match unbeaten run that includes four victories.
However, their away form raises some concerns, having managed just one win in their last five away games.
To sustain this high-flying run, the visitors will look toward Rasmus Karjalainen, who has spearheaded the attack wonderfully with seven goals this season.
With no fresh injury concerns reported in the squad, Isokangas is expected to field most of the side that started the 2–1 win over Mariehamn, though Kone Abdoulaye is pushing for a start after his late winner in that game.
Last matches of AC Oulu
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AC Oulu
2 : 1
IFK Mariehamn
Veikkausliiga
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Inter Turku
0 : 0
AC Oulu
Veikkausliiga
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AC Oulu
2 : 1
Jaro
Veikkausliiga
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SJK
0 : 1
AC Oulu
Veikkausliiga
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AC Oulu
1 : 0
TPS
Veikkausliiga
AC Oulu lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Calum Ward
Defenders
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2
Yassin Daoussi
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3
Jani Alanko
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15
Jake Dunwoody
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22
Eelis Taskila
Midfielders
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6
Asier Arranz
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14
Niklas Jokelainen
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19
Iiro Mendolin
Forwards
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9
Rasmus Karjalainen
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10
Ashley Coffey
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11
Kone Abdoulaye
Prediction
A high-scoring tactical stalemate looks likely in Vaasa. VPS boasts an invincible home record, while clinical AC Oulu aims to storm the top of the table. Given the history of prolific goalscoring between these two sides, both attacks should flourish. Expect a fierce, back-and-forth battle where neither top-flight team yields, ultimately canceling each other out in an entertaining 2–2 draw.
Three reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this one
- Five of the last seven meetings between VPS and Oulu produced over 2.5 goals.
- Two of the last three games of AC Oulu produced exactly three goals.
- Three of the last six games of VPS produced three or more goals.
Main prediction VPS Vaasa - AC Oulu
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.95
VPS Vaasa vs AC Oulu standings in Veikkausliiga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Turku | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 20 - 11 | +9 | 26 |
| 2 | Oulu | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 18 - 9 | +9 | 25 |
| 3 | KuPS | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 19 - 12 | +7 | 24 |
| 4 | HJK | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 - 13 | +8 | 19 |
| 5 | Gnistan | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 - 15 | +2 | 17 |
| 6 | VPS | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 11 - 9 | +2 | 17 |
| 7 | TPS | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 - 11 | +1 | 15 |
| 8 | Ilves | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 - 21 | -2 | 15 |
| 9 | Lahti | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 - 14 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 | SJK | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 - 18 | -6 | 9 |
| 11 | Jaro | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 - 27 | -17 | 7 |
| 12 | Mariehamn | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 6 - 19 | -13 | 4 |