Match Preview
As Mariehamn prepares to host Gnistan at the Wiklöf Holding Arena on Saturday, the match presents an intriguing clash between two teams with contrasting recent performances. Mariehamn's form shows a mixed bag with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five outings, while Gnistan has managed two draws and three losses. The home side will be keen to leverage their historical advantage, having won three of the last five encounters against Gnistan, alongside a solid home record.
One key angle to consider is the likelihood of goals, particularly given that both teams have struggled defensively this season. With four of the last ten head-to-head matches seeing both teams score, and odds of 1.61 for BTTS, there is a strong possibility of an open game. Additionally, the odds for over 2.5 goals at 1.67 suggest that the bookmakers anticipate a high-scoring affair. As both teams seek to improve their standings, expect an engaging contest that could see chances at both ends.
Ilves
HJK
SJK
Gnistan
VPS
Jaro
Mariehamn
Haka
Oulu
KTP