- Home form: FC TPS Turku have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their home games in the Veikkausliiga 2026, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
- Away form: IFK Mariehamn have not won away from home in the Veikkausliiga 2026 after 8 attempts, drawing once and losing 7.
- Recent form: TPS have taken 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last 5 league matches.
Turku are the Tops in Finland
Standings and odds:
FC TPS Turku currently sit 8th in the Veikkausliiga 2026 table with 22 points from 16 games, ahead of 12th placed IFK Mariehamn, who have taken just 5 points from 17 fixtures. The odds make TPS 1.58 favorites against a side with no wins in 8 away games in the Veikkausliiga 2026, and the draw and away teams are priced at 3.95 and 5.16 respectively, a set of prices which do not reflect the form coming into this weekend's clash at Veritas Stadion.
Tactical approach:
Ivan Pinol has been the architect of TPS since he took over on 20 January 2025, and in that time he has given them a bold, attack-minded edge which makes them a tough nut to crack at home. They score and press hard for the ball in the first third of the field, but can also adjust into a possession-based shape when needed.
Home advantage with the value
Manager and tactics
Roberth Bjoerknesjoe has overseen the team since 7 June 2026 and has tried to instill a more energetic, compact and forward-thinking style of play.
Key players and recent form
They recently beat AC Oulu 3-0 at Veritas before losing 1-3 to Ilves.
Mariehamn have allowed 19 goals in their 8 away games this term and seem to have no answer to TPS's swagger and energy.
This clash seems like a clash of TPS's control versus Mariehamn's resistance and I think Saturday's home team will have the sharper edge. A TPS win and over 1.5 goals fits the odds and the home edge narrative well.
- Albijon Muzaci is their man for the big occasions, top scoring in Veikkausliiga 2026 with 7 goals in 16 appearances, but he's not the only sharp shooter at the club right now, as he has scored 4 of their 8 goals across the last 5 games.
- Mariehamn have been without a win, going 5 games without a victory in a period that has seen them lose 4-2 away to IF Gnistan, 0-2 at home to FC Lahti and 1-1 at home to AC Oulu.
- midfielder Adam Larsson has been their best so far this season with 2 goals in 13 Veikkausliiga 2026 appearances.
- The hosts home record this season has been strong with 6 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.
