Get set for a thrilling Finland Veikkausliiga match on 02.05.2026 as AC oulu takes on KuPS. This game is expected to be a nail-biter with both teams closely matched in skill and ambition. We've carefully analyzed both AC oulu and KuPS, providing you with insights into their tactical approaches and key players. Our prediction offers a detailed look at how the game might unfold. Before you place your bets, make sure to read through our analysis and consider the strengths of AC oulu and KuPS.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9/5 | 11 |
| 2 | Inter Turku | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5/1 | 10 |
| 3 | AC Oulu | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10/6 | 9 |
| 4 | Turku PS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6/3 | 8 |
Key Player Statistics: AC oulu vs KuPS
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | AC Oulu | 22.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| League Cup | AC Oulu | KuPS | 28.02.2026 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | KuPS | AC Oulu | 05.12.2025 | 1-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | KuPS | 04.07.2025 | 2-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | AC Oulu | 12.04.2025 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | KuPS | AC Oulu | 25.03.2025 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | KuPS | AC Oulu | 22.02.2025 | 2-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | KuPS | 28.06.2024 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | AC Oulu | 08.06.2024 | 4-1 |
| League Cup | KuPS | AC Oulu | 24.02.2024 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | AC Oulu | 25.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | AC Oulu | 22.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | VPS | 18.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Suomen Cup | AC Oulu | FF Jaro | 15.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | HJK Helsinki | AC Oulu | 11.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | AC Oulu | 04.04.2026 | 1-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FF Jaro | AC Oulu | 28.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| League Cup | Inter Turku | AC Oulu | 21.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | AC Oulu | HJK Helsinki | 14.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | AC Oulu | KuPS | 28.02.2026 | 5-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | HJK Helsinki | 26.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | AC Oulu | 22.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | FF Jaro | KuPS | 18.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Gnistan | 11.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | KuPS | 04.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SJK | KuPS | 27.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | KuPS | JIPPO | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | KuPS | Mariehamn | 14.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | AC Oulu | KuPS | 28.02.2026 | 5-0 |
| League Cup | KuPS | FF Jaro | 22.02.2026 | 3-4 |
Comparative Team Statistics: AC oulu VS KuPS
Last 20 Matches Statistics: AC oulu vs KuPS
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: AC oulu vs KuPS
This is the kind of fixture that Veikkausliiga fans circle on the calendar. AC Oulu hosting KuPS. Two of the best teams in Finland right now, separated by just one point at the top of the table. This one genuinely matters.
KuPS sit first with 10 points from four games. Oulu are third with 9 points from five. The visitors have played one game fewer, which tells you something about their momentum and efficiency. KuPS are doing more with less time on the pitch so far this season.
Here's what you need to watch for — KuPS have a genuine match-winner in M. Touré. Six league goals already this season. That's a frightening return at this stage of the campaign. Add Parzyszek with four goals of his own, and this is a strike partnership that will cause Oulu real problems. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a close, balanced contest. KuPS carry a genuine goal threat that Oulu will struggle to contain.
But Oulu are no pushovers at home. They've scored 10 goals in 5 league games this season, averaging two per game. They beat HJK Helsinki away and hammered Gnistan 5-1 on the road. This team has firepower and confidence.
Now here's the surprising stat that most people are sleeping on. Back in February, Oulu absolutely destroyed KuPS 5-0 in the League Cup. That scoreline is staggering. Yet just weeks later in the league, KuPS reversed the result and won 3-2. These two teams clearly bring out something unpredictable in each other. Goals are almost guaranteed.
The head-to-head record across all competitions is heavily weighted towards KuPS overall, but the last two competitive meetings produced five goals and seven goals respectively. I personally love the "Both Teams to Score" market here. It looks like a near certainty based on everything we know.
I'd also flag I. Cissé in the bookings market. Nine yellow cards in 26 appearances is a remarkable rate. Playing in a heated derby fixture, he's a strong candidate to see yellow again.
My prediction? KuPS win this 2-1, with Touré getting on the scoresheet. The odds of 2.33 for KuPS represent genuine value given their superior efficiency and firepower. Oulu will make it interesting, but the visitors have the quality to take all three points.
Strap in. This Finnish clash has all the ingredients for a brilliant evening of football. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ndione | Sweden | 26 | Attacker | 192 | 78 |
| J. Rennicks | USA | 27 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| M. Ojala | Finland | 31 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| T. Kaukua | Finland | 25 | Attacker | 176 | n/a |
| S. Hölttä | Finland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Barrow | Wales | 30 | Attacker | 170 | 66 |
| A. Dumbuya | Sierra Leone | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Ala-Iso | Finland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Salo | Finland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Peltola | Finland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Salmensuu | Finland | 22 | Attacker | 173 | n/a |
| J. Körkkö | Finland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Schulz | Finland | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| E. Merikanto | Finland | 20 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| J. Pentti | Finland | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| R. Kähkönen | Finland | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 67 |
| O. Parkkila | Finland | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Saarela | Finland | 20 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| A. Aapajärvi | Finland | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Silas | Nigeria | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ville Kauppinen | Finland | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Eetu Siltanen | Finland | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
AC oulu vs KuPS match odds
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