As vaasa PS and AC oulu prepare to face off in the Finland Veikkausliiga on 08.09.2026, anticipation builds for this evenly matched clash. With both teams showing strong performances this season, predicting an outcome becomes a thrilling challenge. Dive into our expert analysis, explore past match stats, and get the best betting tips. Be sure to read our full prediction and place your bets confidently.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Gnistan | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 36/29 | 36 |
| 5 | AC Oulu | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 25/25 | 34 |
| 6 | VPS | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 29/22 | 33 |
| 7 | Lahti | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26/19 | 32 |
Key Player Statistics: vaasa PS vs AC oulu
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | AC Oulu | 23.06.2026 | 5-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | VPS | 18.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Cup | VPS | AC Oulu | 24.01.2026 | 1-4 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | VPS | 04.10.2025 | 2-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | VPS | 28.06.2025 | 2-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | AC Oulu | 05.04.2025 | 4-3 |
| League Cup | VPS | AC Oulu | 08.02.2025 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AC Oulu | VPS | 17.01.2025 | 3-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | AC Oulu | 19.06.2024 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | VPS | 27.04.2024 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Lahti | 31.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | VPS | 22.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Turku PS | 14.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | FF Jaro | VPS | 08.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Inter Turku | 02.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | VPS | 25.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | HJK Helsinki | VPS | 18.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | SJK | 10.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Mariehamn | 04.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Suomen Cup | VPS | Inter Turku | 30.06.2026 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | SJK | 31.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | FF Jaro | AC Oulu | 22.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | Inter Turku | 16.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | HJK Helsinki | 09.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | Ilves | 02.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | AC Oulu | 25.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | Gnistan | 18.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | AC Oulu | 11.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | Lahti | 27.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | AC Oulu | 23.06.2026 | 5-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: vaasa PS VS AC oulu
Last 20 Matches Statistics: vaasa PS vs AC oulu
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: vaasa PS vs AC oulu
Six points. That's all that separates fifth from sixth in the Veikkausliiga table right now. When Vaasa PS host AC Oulu, it isn't just a local rivalry — it's a genuine six-pointer that could reshape the second half of the Finnish top flight season.
VPS sit sixth with 33 points from 22 games, just one point behind their visitors today. AC Oulu are fifth on 34. Both sides have scored and conceded plenty this season, though VPS hold the slight defensive edge, shipping only 22 goals compared to Oulu's 25. This one has all the ingredients for goals.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head history between these sides is absolutely bonkers. Goals fly in almost every time they meet. Their last Veikkausliiga encounter at this exact ground ended 5-1 to VPS back in June. Before that, Oulu won 1-0 at home. And go back through the records: 4-3, 2-0, 2-1, 6-0. Calm, measured affairs? Absolutely not. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that mid-table Finnish football is dull. This fixture consistently delivers action.
Here's the surprising insight casual fans will miss. AC Oulu's recent form has genuinely collapsed. They've taken just one point from their last three Veikkausliiga games, losing to Inter Turku and HJK while drawing with SJK. VPS, meanwhile, are inconsistent but showed real teeth in that crushing 5-1 win against these same opponents earlier in the season.
On the pitch, keep your eye on L. Smyth for VPS. Five goals in 14 matches makes him the clear dangerman in attack. Oulu's top scorer J. Körkkö has managed just two goals all season. That goal threat imbalance matters enormously in a match this tight.
Discipline could also be decisive. Oulu's J. Pirinen carries six yellow cards already. One reckless challenge and Oulu could find themselves down to ten men at a critical moment.
From a betting perspective, the odds of 2.05 on VPS look genuinely attractive given home advantage, superior recent head-to-head form at this ground, and Oulu's alarming dip in form. I'd also strongly consider the both teams to score market — these sides have combined for goals in nearly every competitive meeting. Over 2.5 goals feels like exceptional value here too.
My prediction: VPS win 3-1. Smyth to score anytime feels like the standout individual bet on the card.
Finnish football at its most unpredictable and entertaining. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Kouassivi-Benissan | Finland | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Vahtera | Finland | 30 | Attacker | 176 | n/a |
| M. Haukioja | Finland | 26 | Defender | 188 | 85 |
| S. Lindholm | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Räisänen | Finland | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| M. Niemi | Finland | 32 | Defender | 176 | n/a |
| Y. Daoussi | Finland | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | 74 |
| J. Muzinga | Finland | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. Forsbacka | Finland | 23 | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Ali | Sweden | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Razak Simpson | Ghana | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Piispa | Finland | 20 | n/a | n/a | |
| Paulo Jorge Barros Pimentel Lima | Portugal | 28 | Midfielder | 186 cm | 82 kg |
| A. Kuek | Finland | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| S. van Duivenbooden | Netherlands | 24 | Attacker | 190 cm | 80 kg |
| V. Rönnberg | Sweden | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Väyrynen | Finland | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| L. Smyth | Australia | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Holmelund | Denmark | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Turfkruier | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Pirinen | Finland | 34 | Defender | 180 | 74 |
| Miguel Santos | Portugal | 31 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 85 |
| M. Ojala | Finland | 31 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| M. Pitkänen | Finland | 29 | Defender | 198 | n/a |
| R. Karjalainen | Finland | 30 | Attacker | 185 | 79 |
| T. Kaukua | Finland | 25 | Defender | 176 | n/a |
| N. Jokelainen | Finland | 26 | Midfielder | 181 | 73 |
| L. Ghezali | France | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 60 |
| S. Sipola | Finland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Kemppainen | Finland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Lietsa | Finland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Silander | Finland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| I. Mendolin | Finland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Kallio | Finland | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| J. Körkkö | Finland | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Schulz | Finland | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Paananen | Finland | 19 | Midfielder | 185 | 75 |
| J. Pentti | Finland | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Adramane Cassamá | Guinea-Bissau | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Makelainen | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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