Oulu vs Mariehamn prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 18, 2026
Veikkausliiga Finland
In the 11th round of the Finnish Veikkausliiga, Oulu and Mariehamn will play a match on June 18, 2026. One of the league leaders will host the main outsider.
Oulu vs Mariehamn: Team News and Expert Analysis
Last season, the Oulu club was fighting for survival, eventually taking a "borderline" tenth place and avoiding the relegation playoffs. This season, they have significantly improved and are even competing for the leadership! In the previous round, they faced a direct competitor, Inter Turku, and the match ended in a goalless draw.
The team from the Åland Islands was also in the relegation group in 2025 but performed slightly better, finishing eighth. However, they've sharply declined this season and have yet to win, alternating between defeats and draws. After the break, hosting Gnistan, they lost 0-3.
The title contender averages 1.45 goals scored per round, conceding half as many, just 0.73 per game. The islanders score 0.5 and concede 1.7 goals per game.
Head-to-head: Oulu vs Mariehamn
Mariehamn has won four of the last five meetings, with one defeat.
The current visitors are simply too weak. At home, Oulu should win against such an opponent, even with a "-1.0 goals" handicap (odds – 1.6).
Oulu vs Mariehamn: Key Stats and Trends
- Oulu has won four of their last six matches
- 36% of Oulu's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.18
- Mariehamn has lost four games in a row and has yet to win in the league
- 40% of Mariehamn's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.2
Oulu vs Mariehamn: Probable Starting Lineups
Oulu plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Santos – Keppainen, Pirinen, Lietsa, Silander – Paananen, Mendolin, Karjalainen – Kallio, Kjerkko, Kaikkia
Mariehamn plays in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Lund – Ngulube, Nissinen, Lindgren, Koivisto, Amankwah – Hyvönen, Patut, Nurmi – Dahlström, Andersson
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