Oulu vs KuPS Kuopio predictions, May 02, 2026

Apr 26, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish Veikkausliiga, on Saturday,

Oulu

KuPS

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As AC Oulu prepares to host KuPS Kuopio in a pivotal Finnish Veikkausliiga clash on May 2, 2026, both sides arrive with differing momentum. AC Oulu has struggled to find form, securing only 1 victory in their last 5 matches, leaving them in search of consistency. However, playing at home could provide a psychological edge, as they aim to leverage familiar surroundings to secure critical points.

In contrast, KuPS Kuopio enters the match with a more favorable record, having won 3 of their last 5 outings. Their recent form reflects a solid tactical approach, showcasing both effective ball control and a penchant for quick transitions, making them a challenging opponent on the road. The odds reflect this disparity, with bookmakers favoring an away victory at 2.26 compared to Oulu’s 2.93.

Statistically, our model suggests a 30.1% chance of an AC Oulu win, a 26.4% likelihood of a draw, and a 42.8% chance for KuPS Kuopio to claim victory. Given these insights, fans can expect a competitive match where tactical execution and form may ultimately dictate the outcome. As always, in the unpredictable world of football, no result is ever guaranteed.

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Oulu
31.5%		 Draw
27.6%		 KuPS
40.9%

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Betting Odds

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Latest Results

25.04.26 FC Lahti – AC Oulu – 2:1
22.04.26 KuPS Kuopio – AC Oulu – 3:2
18.04.26 AC Oulu – VPS Vaasa – 1:0
15.04.26 AC Oulu – FF Jaro – 1:2
11.04.26 HJK Helsinki – AC Oulu – 2:1		 22.04.26 KuPS Kuopio – AC Oulu – 3:2
18.04.26 FF Jaro – KuPS Kuopio – 1:1
11.04.26 KuPS Kuopio – IF Gnistan – 1:0
04.04.26 FC Ilves – KuPS Kuopio – 1:3
27.03.26 SJK Seinajoki – KuPS Kuopio – 0:0

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Veikkausliiga (Championship Group: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Veikkausliiga (Championship Group: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Oulu won 1.
  • Oulu has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • KuPS is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • KuPS may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Oulu won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 16 matches, and goals 17:43. (average 0.9:2.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Oulu won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 10:17. (average 1.3:2.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.04.26 KuPS Kuopio – AC Oulu – 3:2
    28.02.26 AC Oulu – KuPS Kuopio – 5:0
    04.07.25 AC Oulu – KuPS Kuopio – 2:2
    12.04.25 KuPS Kuopio – AC Oulu – 1:0
    25.03.25 KuPS Kuopio – AC Oulu – 2:0

    Standings

    2026

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 KuPS 4 3 1 0 8:4 4 10
    2 Inter Turku 4 3 1 0 5:1 4 10
    3 AC Oulu 5 3 0 2 10:6 4 9
    4 TPS 4 2 2 0 6:3 3 8
    5 HJK 3 2 0 1 6:1 5 6
    6 Lahti 4 2 0 2 4:5 -1 6
    7 VPS 4 1 2 1 3:3 0 5
    8 SJK 4 1 1 2 4:6 -2 4
    9 Jaro 4 0 3 1 2:3 -1 3
    10 Mariehamn 4 0 2 2 3:7 -4 2
    11 Ilves 4 0 1 3 6:10 -4 1
    12 Gnistan 4 0 1 3 2:10 -8 1

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