Mariehamn vs Turku PS – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Turku PS at 37%, yet other data sources diverge — this Mariehamn vs Turku PS fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A Veikkausliiga encounter, Relegation Group - 24 sees Turku PS travel to to take on Mariehamn. The game is scheduled for Saturday 12 September 2026, 14:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Mariehamn stand at 3W 1D 6L from 10 Veikkausliiga matches — 1.00 PPG. Last five: L L W W W. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. 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 3D 5L across 10 games at this term (0.90 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Turku PS — All Games: 4W 3D 3L from 10 Veikkausliiga fixtures this season — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W D W D D. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.20. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Turku PS, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Turku PS's form when playing away from home: 1W 4D 5L across 10 road games this term (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 0.70 is notably below their overall 1.50 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Turku PS are 0.50 PPG ahead (1.50 vs 1.00), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for Mariehamn, 1 for Turku PS and 1 shared spoils from 2 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 1 Aug 2026, ended 0–3 with Turku PS winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Mariehamn trading profile (24 games, 12 at home): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 25% of games (home games); they fail to score in 50% of games.
Turku PS trading profile (24 games, 12 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Mariehamn 38% versus Turku PS 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Mariehamn 42% | Turku PS 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Mariehamn 1.04 xG and Turku PS 1.10 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 0.795 / defence 1.142 | Turku PS attack 0.826 / defence 0.953. League average goals — home 1.373 / away 1.167. Mariehamn's attack strength of 0.795 is below the league average — the 1.04 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 44 Mariehamn games / 22 Turku PS games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Mariehamn 34% | Draw 30% | Turku PS 37%. Fair-value odds: Mariehamn 2.94 | Draw 3.33 | Turku PS 2.70. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS probability 43% | Total xG 2.14. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.14 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 43% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Turku PS as the most likely outcome at 37% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Turku PS offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.14 combined xG gives a 36% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 43% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Mariehamn 30% | Turku PS 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% 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 Turku PS | Competition: Veikkausliiga, Relegation Group - 24 | Venue: • Kick-off: Saturday 12 Sep 2026, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Mariehamn 34% | Draw 30% | Turku PS 37% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% | BTTS 43% | xG Mariehamn 1.04 / Turku PS 1.10 • Poisson strength factors: Mariehamn attack 0.795 / def 1.142 | Turku PS attack 0.826 / def 0.953 | league avg home 1.373 / away 1.167 • Poisson stance: Turku PS (37%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.04
Mariehamn xG
Expected Goals
1.10
Turku PS xG
43%
BTTS
63%
Over 1.5
36%
Over 2.5
17%
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 Turku PS kick off?
Mariehamn vs Turku PS is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 on Saturday 12 September 2026.
What competition is Mariehamn vs Turku PS part of?
Mariehamn vs Turku PS is a Relegation Group - 24 fixture in the Veikkausliiga (Finland).
Who is favourite to win Mariehamn vs Turku PS?
Our statistical model gives Mariehamn a 34% chance of winning, Turku PS a 37% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Turku PS the favourite.
Will both teams score in Mariehamn vs Turku PS?
Our model estimates a 43% probability that both Mariehamn and Turku PS will score (BTTS).
Will Mariehamn vs Turku PS have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 36%.
What is the head-to-head record between Mariehamn and Turku PS?
Record (2 meetings): Mariehamn 0W | Draws 1 | Turku PS 1W.
What form are Mariehamn and Turku PS in?
Mariehamn (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 2.00 | L5 L-L-W-W-W. Turku PS (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-D-W-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Mariehamn's attack rating (0.80) and Turku PS's defence rating (0.95), the model arrives at 1.04 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Turku PS's attack versus Mariehamn's defence, projects 1.10 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 44/22 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 15.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.5%), 0-1 (11.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 40% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Turku PS Win
34%
2.97
30%
3.38
37%
2.72
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
12.9%
Away win
1 – 0
12.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.04
Mariehamn xG
Total xG
2.14
1.10
Turku PS xG
2.97
34%
Home win
3.38
30%
Draw
2.72
37%
Away win
Goals Markets
63%
Over 1.5
1.59
37%
Under 1.5
2.70
36%
Over 2.5
2.78
64%
Under 2.5
1.56
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
43%
BTTS Yes
2.32
57%
BTTS No
1.76
Clean Sheet
33%
3.01
35%
2.83
Win to Nil
11%
8.93
13%
7.71
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.7 | 12.9 | 7.1 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 12.2 | 13.5 | 7.4 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 Turku PS?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are Mariehamn and Turku PS expected to score?
The model projects 1.04 expected goals for Mariehamn and 1.10 for Turku PS, a combined total of 2.14.
How confident is the prediction model for Mariehamn vs Turku PS?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 37%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Mariehamn come into this having played 24 games, going 4W 6D 14L for 0.75 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-W-W-W. The sample for Mariehamn is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Turku PS sit at 1.54 PPG from 24 outings (10W 7D 7L), a run that reads W-D-W-D-D across their last five. The sample for Turku PS is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Turku PS carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.79 PPG clear of Mariehamn — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Mariehamn's home form reads 3W 4D 5L across 12 games on their own ground, a 1.08 PPG return.
Away from home, Turku PS have taken 0.92 points per game from 12 outings (2W 5D 5L). That's a step down from their 1.54 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Turku PS's season.
The Goals Picture
Mariehamn are averaging 0.83 goals scored and 1.83 conceded per game recently; Turku PS are on 1.42 scored and 1.04 conceded.
Last 24 Results — Veikkausliiga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Mariehamn
Blended
Turku PS
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Mariehamn and Turku PS in coming into this match?
Mariehamn have gone 4W 6D 14L in their last 24 games (0.75 PPG), while Turku PS have gone 10W 7D 7L in their last 24 (1.54 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Mariehamn at home or Turku PS away?
Mariehamn's home record (1.08 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Mariehamn at home: 1.08 PPG; Turku PS away: 0.92 PPG.
Have Mariehamn or Turku PS been keeping clean sheets recently?
Mariehamn have kept a clean sheet in 12% of their recent games, Turku PS in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Mariehamn and Turku PS runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to April 2026. Every recorded meeting has come in Veikkausliiga. The two were last together as recently as 1 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Mariehamn
1
Draws
1
Turku PS
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Mariehamn and Turku PS?
From 2 meetings on record, Mariehamn have won 0, Turku PS have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Mariehamn and Turku PS last play each other?
They last met on 1 August 2026, when Turku PS 3-0 Mariehamn.
Who has won more matches between Mariehamn and Turku PS?
Turku PS have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Mariehamn are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Turku PS are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Mariehamn 33%, Turku PS 67% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 25% for Mariehamn and 42% for Turku PS.
On the defensive side: Mariehamn have failed to score in 42% of games; Turku PS in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Mariehamn home games / Turku PS away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Mariehamn play Turku PS?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Mariehamn's recent matches and 67% of Turku PS's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Mariehamn vs Turku PS usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 25% of Mariehamn's recent games and 42% of Turku PS's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Mariehamn and Turku PS tend to score early?
Mariehamn have had a goal before half-time in 83% of their recent matches, Turku PS in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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