Mariehamn 2-1 AC Oulu – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours AC Oulu (39%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Mariehamn face AC Oulu.
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Analysis
AC Oulu make the trip to Wiklöf Holding Arena to face Mariehamn in Veikkausliiga, Regular Season - 22. The match kicks off on Sunday 1 September 2024 at 14:00 UTC.
Current Form
Mariehamn's overall Veikkausliiga record this term: 1W 1D 8L from 10 games (0.40 PPG). Last five: L L D L L. They are averaging 0.50 goals per game and conceding 2.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.20 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Mariehamn, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Mariehamn's form when playing at home: 2W 4D 4L across 10 games at Wiklöf Holding Arena this term (1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 1.00 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.40 — Mariehamn are significantly better at Wiklöf Holding Arena than their overall form suggests.
AC Oulu have collected 1.30 PPG across 10 Veikkausliiga outings this season: 4W 1D 5L. Last five: L L W L L. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for AC Oulu, so this record blends games from this season and last.
AC Oulu away from home this season: 1W 3D 6L from 10 away games — 0.60 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 2.40 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.60 is notably below their overall 1.30 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
AC Oulu arrive in superior form — a 0.90 PPG advantage (1.30 vs 0.40) that offsets much of the home-ground benefit. The away side are the form pick, with draw protection the sensible way to manage the home-field uncertainty.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Mariehamn lead 0W to 2W over the last 3 encounters, with 1 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.3 per game across 3 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 17 May 2024, ended 1–1 with a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.3 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
Mariehamn — key trading statistics (50 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 42% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); they fail to score in 38% of games.
AC Oulu — key trading statistics (50 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 92% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 71% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 79% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 79% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Mariehamn 52% versus AC Oulu 66%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Mariehamn 54% | AC Oulu 62%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Mariehamn 1.27 xG and AC Oulu 1.37 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Mariehamn attack 0.636 / defence 1.148 | AC Oulu attack 0.954 / defence 1.221. League average goals — home 1.640 / away 1.248. Mariehamn's attack strength of 0.636 is below the league average — the 1.27 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. AC Oulu bring a strong defensive rating of 1.221 — this is suppressing Mariehamn's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 43 Mariehamn games / 43 AC Oulu games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Mariehamn 35% | Draw 26% | AC Oulu 39%. Fair-value odds: Mariehamn 2.86 | Draw 3.85 | AC Oulu 2.56. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 49% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.64. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 49%/51% — the total xG of 2.64 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, AC Oulu are the pick at 39% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on AC Oulu if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.64 combined xG gives a 49% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though form averaging only 3.2 goals per game and H2H averaging only 3.3 goals per meeting point in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. Form rates corroborate: Mariehamn 50% | AC Oulu 80% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Mariehamn vs AC Oulu | Competition: Veikkausliiga, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Wiklöf Holding Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 1 Sep 2024, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Mariehamn 35% | Draw 26% | AC Oulu 39% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 49% | BTTS 54% | xG Mariehamn 1.27 / AC Oulu 1.37 • Poisson strength factors: Mariehamn attack 0.636 / def 1.148 | AC Oulu attack 0.954 / def 1.221 | league avg home 1.640 / away 1.248 • Poisson stance: AC Oulu (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.27
Mariehamn xG
Expected Goals
1.37
AC Oulu xG
54%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
49%
Over 2.5
27%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Mariehamn vs AC Oulu kick off?
Mariehamn vs AC Oulu kicked off at 14:00 on Sunday 1 September 2024 at Wiklöf Holding Arena.
What was the final score in Mariehamn vs AC Oulu?
Mariehamn 2 - 1 AC Oulu.
Where is Mariehamn vs AC Oulu being played?
The match is being played at Wiklöf Holding Arena.
What competition is Mariehamn vs AC Oulu part of?
Mariehamn vs AC Oulu is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the Veikkausliiga (Finland).
Who is favourite to win Mariehamn vs AC Oulu?
Our statistical model gives Mariehamn a 35% chance of winning, AC Oulu a 39% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making AC Oulu the favourite.
Will both teams score in Mariehamn vs AC Oulu?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both Mariehamn and AC Oulu will score (BTTS).
Will Mariehamn vs AC Oulu have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 49%.
What is the head-to-head record between Mariehamn and AC Oulu?
Record (3 meetings): Mariehamn 0W | Draws 1 | AC Oulu 2W.
What form are Mariehamn and AC Oulu in?
Mariehamn (all comps): 1W-1D-8L in 10 | 0.40 PPG | GF 0.50 / GA 2.20 | L5 L-L-D-L-L. AC Oulu (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-L-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Mariehamn's attack rating (0.64) and AC Oulu's defence rating (1.22), the model arrives at 1.27 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — AC Oulu's attack (0.95x) against Mariehamn's defence (1.15x) — and the away total comes out at 1.37.
These ratings are built from 43/43 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.0%. Close behind: 0-0 (8.7%), 1-2 (8.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
AC Oulu Win
35%
2.88
26%
3.83
39%
2.56
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.4%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
9.7%
Away win
1 – 0
9.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.27
Mariehamn xG
Total xG
2.64
1.37
AC Oulu xG
2.88
35%
Home win
3.83
26%
Draw
2.56
39%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
49%
Over 2.5
2.04
51%
Under 2.5
1.96
27%
Over 3.5
3.70
73%
Under 3.5
1.37
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.86
46%
BTTS No
2.16
Clean Sheet
25%
3.92
28%
3.58
Win to Nil
9%
11.28
11%
9.14
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.1 | 9.7 | 6.7 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 9.1 | 12.4 | 8.5 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.8 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Mariehamn vs AC Oulu?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.0%.
How many goals are Mariehamn and AC Oulu expected to score?
The model projects 1.27 expected goals for Mariehamn and 1.37 for AC Oulu, a combined total of 2.64.
How confident is the prediction model for Mariehamn vs AC Oulu?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Mariehamn come into this having played 50 games, going 10W 13D 27L for 0.86 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-D-L-L. The sample for Mariehamn is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, AC Oulu sit at 1.20 PPG from 50 outings (16W 12D 22L), a run that reads L-L-W-L-L across their last five. The sample for AC Oulu is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.86 PPG for Mariehamn against 1.20 for AC Oulu. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Mariehamn's home form reads 5W 8D 11L across 24 games on their own ground, a 0.96 PPG return.
Away from home, AC Oulu have taken 0.88 points per game from 24 outings (5W 6D 13L).
Attack vs Defence
Mariehamn are averaging 0.98 goals scored and 1.54 conceded per game recently; AC Oulu are on 1.36 scored and 1.72 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: AC Oulu in 66%.
Last 50 Results — Veikkausliiga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Mariehamn
Blended
AC Oulu
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Mariehamn and AC Oulu in coming into this match?
Mariehamn have gone 10W 13D 27L in their last 50 games (0.86 PPG), while AC Oulu have gone 16W 12D 22L in their last 50 (1.20 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Mariehamn at home or AC Oulu away?
Mariehamn's home record (0.96 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Mariehamn at home: 0.96 PPG; AC Oulu away: 0.88 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to July 2023 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Veikkausliiga. The two were last together as recently as 25 July 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Mariehamn have gone 2W 1D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against AC Oulu — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
4
Mariehamn
2
Draws
4
AC Oulu
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Mariehamn and AC Oulu?
From 10 meetings on record, Mariehamn have won 4, AC Oulu have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Mariehamn and AC Oulu last play each other?
They last met on 25 July 2026, when Mariehamn 1-1 AC Oulu.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Mariehamn are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches.
AC Oulu are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 92% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 21% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Mariehamn 46%, AC Oulu 79% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 50% for Mariehamn and 79% for AC Oulu. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 21% and 42% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Mariehamn have failed to score in 50% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Mariehamn home games / AC Oulu away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Mariehamn play AC Oulu?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 46% of Mariehamn's games and 79% of AC Oulu's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Mariehamn vs AC Oulu usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Mariehamn's matches and 79% of AC Oulu's.
Do Mariehamn and AC Oulu tend to score early?
Mariehamn have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, AC Oulu in 92% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Mariehamn defy the odds to beat AC Oulu 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Mariehamn beat AC Oulu 2-1 at Wiklöf Holding Arena, Regular Season - 22, in the Veikkausliiga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Mariehamn 1.27 xG and AC Oulu 1.37 xG, a combined 2.64. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Mariehamn attack 0.64 / defence 1.15 against AC Oulu attack 0.95 / defence 1.22, drawn from 43/43 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Mariehamn 35% | Draw 26% | AC Oulu 39%, with AC Oulu to win its most likely call at 39%. The actual Mariehamn win had been the model's second-ranked read at 35%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 49%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 74% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 58% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Mariehamn 54%, AC Oulu 62%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Mariehamn's trading profile (50 games, 24 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did.
AC Oulu's trading profile (50 games, 24 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 66% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Mariehamn 0.86 PPG, AC Oulu 1.20 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Mariehamn win broke the near-deadlock. Mariehamn (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.92 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.