Get set for a Finland Veikkausliiga showdown on 23.08.2026 as Inter Turku faces Turku PS. With Inter Turku having just a slight advantage, this match is expected to be closely fought. Our comprehensive analysis includes everything from team tactics to key player showdowns. Dive into our prediction to make informed decisions before you place your bets.
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 |
| 6 | AC Oulu | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 24/25 | 30 |
| 7 | Turku PS | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 27/22 | 29 |
| 8 | Lahti | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 23/18 | 26 |
Key Player Statistics: Turku PS vs Inter Turku
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Inter Turku | Turku PS | 23.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | Turku PS | Inter Turku | 07.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| Suomen Cup | Inter Turku | Turku PS | 03.07.2024 | 3-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Inter Turku | Turku PS | 22.10.2020 | 3-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Inter Turku | 22.08.2020 | 1-0 |
| Suomen Cup | Inter Turku | Turku PS | 29.02.2020 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Inter Turku | 17.09.2018 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Inter Turku | 20.06.2018 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Inter Turku | Turku PS | 21.04.2018 | 1-2 |
| Suomen Cup | Turku PS | Inter Turku | 02.04.2015 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | Turku PS | 23.06.2026 | 0-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | KuPS | 17.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | Inter Turku | 16.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | FC Vaduz | Inter Turku | 13.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Inter Turku | Lahti | 09.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Inter Turku | FC Vaduz | 06.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Inter Turku | 02.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Inter Turku | Başakşehir | 30.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Inter Turku | Gnistan | 26.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Başakşehir | Inter Turku | 22.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | FF Jaro | Inter Turku | 19.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Inter Turku | FK Sarajevo | 16.07.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Turku PS VS Inter Turku
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Turku PS vs Inter Turku
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Turku PS vs Inter Turku
Two clubs from the same city. One fierce rivalry. And right now, they are heading in completely opposite directions.
Inter Turku sit second in the Veikkausliiga table with 38 points from 20 games. Turku PS are seventh with 29. That nine-point gap tells you everything about where these clubs are in this moment — and it makes Sunday's derby feel genuinely loaded with tension.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a balanced local rivalry. Inter are the form side, the European side, the confident side. They have been playing Conference League football this summer, beating FK Sarajevo and Başakşehir along the way. That kind of continental experience builds something in a squad. It sharpens them.
The head-to-head record backs Inter too. They have won four of the last five meetings across all competitions. That includes a 2-1 league victory over Turku PS back in May and a 3-0 cup hammering earlier in the year. Turku PS have not beaten their city rivals in the Veikkausliiga since 2020. That is a long time to be waiting.
Here is what you need to watch for — Inter's disciplinary situation. J. Hämäläinen has already collected five yellow cards in just eight appearances. I. Kangasniemi carries a red card on his record. If Inter push the tempo and this derby gets physical, those numbers could matter. A card in the first half could completely reshape the game.
On the Turku PS side, Eetu Turkki leads both the assists and the yellow card charts. He is clearly a player who lives on the edge. That aggression can be an asset in a derby, but it is also a risk. Six bookings in 13 games is a pattern you simply cannot ignore if you are thinking about the cards market.
Here is the surprising stat that most people will overlook. Inter have drawn or played out low-scoring games frequently in league action recently — a 0-0 with Lahti, a 1-1 with SJK, a 0-0 with FF Jaro. Their league goals-against tally of just 16 in 20 games shows a team that is defensively solid. This is not a team that concedes cheaply.
From a betting perspective, I see genuine value in Inter Turku at 1.91 as straight winners. That price feels too generous for a side sitting second in the table playing at home. The draw at 3.30 is also worth a small look given Inter's recent tendency to grind results. For bolder punters, both teams to score looks interesting — Turku PS have scored in good patches of form and Inter do not always shut games out completely.
My bold prediction? Inter win 2-1, with at least two yellow cards shown before the hour mark. This derby always carries heat, and the current gap in form will only add extra edge to every challenge.
My overall call is clear. Inter Turku to win. The table does not lie, the head-to-head does not lie, and right now the form does not lie either. Turku PS need to produce something special to turn this around on home turf.
Saturday's Turku derby is more than just three points. It is a statement. And right now, only one side looks ready to make it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 |
| 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 | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| Pau Juvanteny | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | n/a |
| E. Henriksson | Finland | 23 | Goalkeeper | 201 | n/a |
| T. Zaal | Netherlands | 22 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 75 kg |
| 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 |
| C. Azongnitode | Benin | 25 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| O. Haggstrom | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| A. Muzaci | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| T. Vakiparta | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| A. Sairinen | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Eetu Turkki | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Tuominen | Finland | 30 | Midfielder | 187 | 74 |
| I. Järvinen | Finland | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Laine | Finland | 25 | Midfielder | 184 | n/a |
| V. Seppä | Finland | 30 | Goalkeeper | 184 | n/a |
| J. Tauriainen | Finland | 25 | Defender | 175 | 74 |
| S. Saarinen | Finland | 25 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| Y. Amankwah | Ghana | 25 | Defender | 190 cm | 74 kg |
| E. Huuhtanen | Finland | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Niska | Finland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| P. Ahiabu | Ghana | 27 | Midfielder | 188 | n/a |
| J. Botué | Burkina Faso | 24 | Attacker | 184 | 70 |
| L. Kuittinen | Finland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Henri Salomaa | Finland | 23 | Attacker | 184 cm | n/a |
| A. Essomba | Cameroon | 22 | Attacker | 177 | n/a |
| Alie Conteh | Sierra Leone | 23 | Attacker | 182 | n/a |
| E. Vuorjoki | Finland | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| B. Ampofo | Ghana | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| I. Kangasniemi | Finland | 19 | Defender | 197 cm | 86 kg |
| C. Jephta | Nigeria | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Sandler | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
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