The encounter between IFK Mariehamn and Turku PS in the Finland Veikkausliiga on 12.09.2026 is set to be a thrilling match. With both teams displaying comparable skill levels this season, our in-depth analysis explores what each team needs to do to secure a win. We’ve reviewed previous matchups, current form, and key players from both IFK Mariehamn and Turku PS. Be sure to read our prediction, as it could help guide your decisions on which team, IFK Mariehamn or Turku PS, might have the upper hand.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lahti | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26/19 | 32 |
| 8 | Turku PS | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 28/23 | 31 |
| 9 | Ilves | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 34/37 | 25 |
| 10 | SJK | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 25/33 | 19 |
| 11 | FF Jaro | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18/44 | 15 |
| 12 | Mariehamn | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17/43 | 14 |
Key Player Statistics: IFK Mariehamn vs Turku PS
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Mariehamn | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | Turku PS | 04.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Cup | Mariehamn | Turku PS | 11.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Suomen Cup | Mariehamn | Turku PS | 28.05.2025 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Mariehamn | Turku PS | 22.03.2024 | 1-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Mariehamn | 14.09.2020 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | Turku PS | 16.08.2020 | 1-0 |
| Suomen Cup | Mariehamn | Turku PS | 02.02.2020 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | Turku PS | 23.09.2018 | 2-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Mariehamn | 29.06.2018 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | FF Jaro | 31.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Mariehamn | 23.08.2026 | 2-4 |
| 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 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | Turku PS | 31.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Inter Turku | 23.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Turku PS | 14.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Turku PS | 09.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Mariehamn | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | HJK Helsinki | Turku PS | 26.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Ilves | 20.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | AC Oulu | 11.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | Turku PS | 04.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | FF Jaro | 27.06.2026 | 3-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: IFK Mariehamn VS Turku PS
Last 20 Matches Statistics: IFK Mariehamn vs Turku PS
Bookies' predictions
IFK Mariehamn
Betting Intelligence: IFK Mariehamn vs Turku PS
htmlSome matches carry weight beyond the scoreline. IFK Mariehamn hosting Turku PS in the Finland Veikkausliiga is one of those games — not because of a title race, but because of what it means for survival, pride, and momentum.
Mariehamn are in serious trouble. Sitting 12th with just 14 points from 22 games, they've conceded a jaw-dropping 43 goals this season. That's nearly two goals against them every single match. Their defense has been a revolving door, and it's hard to see where the clean sheet is going to come from.
Turku PS arrive in 8th place with 31 points and a far healthier defensive record of just 23 goals conceded. They aren't setting the world alight, but they're solid. Consistent. The kind of team that punishes struggling sides.
Here's what you need to watch for — Mariehamn's recent form is genuinely alarming. In their last five Veikkausliiga outings, they've lost four, with heavy defeats including a 4-0 away at VPS and a 4-2 loss at Gnistan. They did beat FF Jaro 2-0 and SJK 2-0 at home, so there's something at Mariehamn's ground. But those wins feel like exceptions, not a pattern.
Turku PS beat Mariehamn 3-0 just last month. That recent head-to-head result matters enormously. It shows Turku PS know exactly how to break this Mariehamn side down.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Mariehamn's home advantage levels the playing field. Their home record this season has been shaky too, with losses to Lahti, Inter Turku, HJK, and Gnistan all on their own turf.
Here's the surprising statistical insight that should grab any betting-focused reader's attention. Mariehamn's top scorer has only two goals in 18 matches. Their top assist provider has just one assist in 20 appearances. This isn't just a team that concedes — they simply cannot create or convert chances either.
Tactically, keep your eye on Turku PS's K. Visser. He has two goals in just eight matches and carries a red card already this season, which tells you he plays on the edge. That aggression can be a weapon against a fragile Mariehamn backline.
The betting markets have Turku PS at 2.11, which I think represents genuine value here. The draw at 3.45 is tempting given how many draws populate this head-to-head record historically, but recent form points firmly in one direction.
My bold prediction? Turku PS win this 2-0, with A. Muzaci on the scoresheet again. Back Turku PS on the Asian handicap and look at over 1.5 goals in the second half as a market worth exploring. Mariehamn simply don't have the firepower to keep this level.
Saturday night football in the Åland Islands. The home fans will hope. But the numbers say otherwise — and numbers rarely lie.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Nurmi | Finland | 25 | Defender | 181 | 76 |
| J. van der Heyden | Netherlands | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 80 kg |
| J. Svedberg | Sweden | 27 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 73 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 | 27 | Attacker | 175 cm | 74 kg |
| Y. Amankwah | Ghana | 25 | Defender | 190 cm | 74 kg |
| L. Pearce | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Jakobsen | Norway | 27 | Midfielder | 182 cm | 79 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 |
| Rui Monteiro | Portugal | 23 | Attacker | 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 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Ivanovic | Australia | 26 | Midfielder | 189 cm | 80 kg |
| A. Sihvonen | Finland | 30 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Hrádecký | Finland | 31 | Defender | 193 cm | 76 kg |
| A. Muzaci | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| L. Ikonen | Finland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Tsirigotis | Greece | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Kauppila | Finland | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Anini | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| Pau Juvanteny | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | n/a |
| E. Henriksson | Finland | 23 | Goalkeeper | 201 | n/a |
| K. Visser | Netherlands | 24 | n/a | n/a | |
| T. Zaal | Netherlands | 22 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 75 kg |
| O. Häggström | Finland | 22 | 180 | n/a | |
| N. Talo | Finland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Könkkölä | Finland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Karkulowski | Finland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Vauhkonen | Finland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Turkki | Finland | 19 | n/a | n/a | |
| C. Azongnitode | Benin | 25 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| N. Veinbergs | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
IFK Mariehamn vs Turku PS match odds
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