It's game time! KuPS and IFK Mariehamn are playing on 23.08.2026 in the Finland Veikkausliiga. KuPS is the team to watch, with better stats and a strong lineup. Grab our expert betting tips and get ready to place your bet on KuPS.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 36/18 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter Turku | 20 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 28/16 | 38 |
| 3 | HJK Helsinki | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 32/23 | 34 |
| 10 | SJK | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 24/31 | 18 |
| 11 | FF Jaro | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18/41 | 15 |
| 12 | Mariehamn | 20 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 11/41 | 8 |
Key Player Statistics: KuPS vs IFK Mariehamn
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x 8KuPS vs IFK Mariehamn Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | KuPS | 16.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | KuPS | Mariehamn | 14.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | KuPS | 18.06.2025 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Mariehamn | 23.04.2025 | 4-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Mariehamn | 25.08.2024 | 3-0 |
| Suomen Cup | Mariehamn | KuPS | 16.06.2024 | 1-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | KuPS | 13.04.2024 | 2-2 |
| Suomen Cup | Mariehamn | KuPS | 05.07.2023 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Mariehamn | 27.06.2023 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | KuPS | 30.04.2023 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | KuPS | 16.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Universitatea Craiova | KuPS | 13.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Turku PS | 09.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | KuPS | Universitatea Craiova | 06.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | KuPS | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | KuPS | Sabah FA | 28.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | VPS | 25.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Sabah FA | KuPS | 21.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | KuPS | 18.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | KuPS | Vardar Skopje | 14.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | SJK | 15.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Mariehamn | 09.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Mariehamn | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | AC Oulu | 25.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | Lahti | 20.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | Mariehamn | 11.07.2026 | 4-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Mariehamn | 04.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | Inter Turku | 27.06.2026 | 0-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | HJK Helsinki | 23.06.2026 | 0-4 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | Mariehamn | 18.06.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: KuPS VS IFK Mariehamn
Last 20 Matches Statistics: KuPS vs IFK Mariehamn
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: KuPS vs IFK Mariehamn
There are matches that feel like foregone conclusions on paper, and then there's this one. KuPS hosting IFK Mariehamn in the Veikkausliiga is exactly that kind of fixture — yet even lopsided contests carry hidden stories worth knowing before you make your move.
KuPS sit top of the table with 43 points from 20 games. They are the dominant force in Finnish football right now, no question. Mariehamn, meanwhile, are anchored to the bottom in 12th place with just 8 points, having conceded 41 goals already this season. That's a defensive record that makes you wince.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. KuPS have been carrying serious European baggage. Champions League qualifying, then Europa League — it adds up. Their recent domestic results have been inconsistent. A draw with Turku PS, a draw with Inter Turku, another draw with VPS. Three draws in their last five league outings suggests some tiredness is creeping in.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is simply a formality. Mariehamn actually held KuPS to a 1-1 draw earlier this season in May. That result might look like an anomaly, but the head-to-head record tells a slightly more complicated story. Mariehamn have drawn or won five of the last ten meetings between these clubs. They are not simply a punching bag.
Here's the genuinely surprising stat I keep coming back to. Mariehamn have scored just 11 league goals all season — yet A. Larsson remains their sole consistent attacking threat with just 2 goals. Their attacking output is historically poor. But KuPS themselves have also been far from clinical lately. J. Moreno leads their scoring charts with only 5 league goals in 17 matches. This isn't a team drowning opponents in goals right now.
From a betting perspective, the 1.22 on KuPS offers almost no value. I'd be looking elsewhere. The draw at 6.00 deserves genuine consideration given KuPS's recent string of draws and the fatigue factor from European competition. Under 2.5 goals is another market worth exploring — four of KuPS's last six league games have produced two goals or fewer.
My bold prediction? KuPS win 1-0, with Mariehamn's defensive resilience keeping this frustratingly tight for the home side. Moreno to score the only goal looks interesting at whatever price you can find. B. Armah's yellow card record also makes him a candidate for cards markets — four bookings in 14 games is a pattern worth noting.
KuPS will win this. I'm confident in that. But the manner of the victory — and the margin — is where the real intrigue lies on Sunday. Strap in for what could be a tighter evening than the table suggests.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Adams | Ghana | 31 | Defender | 188 cm | 90 kg |
| J. Kreidl | Austria | 30 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 86 |
| G. Engvall | Sweden | 30 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 85 kg |
| C. Antwi | Ghana | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Moreno | Nicaragua | 31 | Attacker | 183 | 82 |
| P. Pennanen | Finland | 35 | Midfielder | 181 | 73 |
| A. Heinonen | Finland | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| S. Savolainen | Finland | 30 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| S. Heiskanen | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Hämäläinen | Finland | 25 | Defender | 184 | 79 |
| J. Luyeye-Lutumba | Congo DR | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Gasc | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 172 | 67 |
| O. Ruoppi | Finland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Kabuye | Sweden | 23 | Midfielder | 182 | 75 |
| N. Kujasalo | Finland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Tanninen | Finland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Armah | Ghana | 22 | Defender | 178 | n/a |
| R. Tikkanen | Finland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Ville Kauppinen | Finland | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Eetu Siltanen | Finland | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Nurmi | Finland | 25 | Defender | 181 | 76 |
| J. van der Heyden | Netherlands | 30 | Midfielder | 180 | 80 kg |
| M. Riikonen | Finland | 24 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 72 |
| J. Nissinen | Finland | 29 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| S. Dahlström | Finland | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| A. Huttunen | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | n/a |
| A. Larsson | Sweden | 26 | Attacker | 175 cm | 74 kg |
| Y. Amankwah | Ghana | 25 | Defender | 190 cm | 74 kg |
| P. Lindgren | Sweden | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Dosis | Sweden | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| E. Patut | Finland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Koivisto | Finland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Hyvönen | Finland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Stroud | Sweden | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Lundberg | Finland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Andersson | Finland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Soiniemi | Finland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Lund | Sweden | 26 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| L. Pearce | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Samson Ngulube | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
KuPS vs IFK Mariehamn match odds
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