AC Oulu vs Tampereen Ilves Prediction: A low-scoring clash expected

Two struggling sides are set to meet in the Finland Veikkausliiga on Saturday as Oulu slug it out with Ilves at the Raatin stadion. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

AC Oulu

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AC Oulu managed to secure a fortunate 1-1 draw against Lahti in their most recent match. Oulu took the lead in the 29th minute courtesy of a Jokelainen penalty, but their advantage was matched when Virta equalized for Lahti in the 63rd minute. Lahti missed a golden opportunity to claim all three points as Matheus Alves failed to convert a penalty in the 83rd minute.

Following this recent draw, Oulu currently occupy the 4th position on the league table with 31 points obtained from 19 games. They have managed to find the back of the net 30 times while conceding 29 goals. Particularly when playing on their home turf, Oulu has showcased a decent performance, accumulating 14 points from 9 home games. With the support of their home fans, they have the potential to make an impact in this upcoming match.

Keep an eye on 29-year-old Ashley Coffey, who has been a standout player this season with 11 goals and 3 assists to his name. Although he is currently enduring a two-game goal drought, his capabilities make him a key player to watch in this upcoming clash.

Ilves

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Ilves fans and players have been grappling with the unfamiliar feeling of consecutive losses, having failed to secure a victory in their last six matches. This disappointing streak includes four consecutive losses, leaving the team and its supporters searching for a much-needed win. In their recent encounter against KuPS, Ilves struggled to convert their four shots on target into goals, while KuPS managed to score three goals from their four shots on target.

The absence of Petteri Pennanen from the squad may have contributed to their poor performance, and players such as Santeri Haarala and James Ngor will need to rediscover their form to help turn the team's fortunes around.

As a result of their struggles, Ilves are currently 10th on the league table, having amassed 17 points from 19 games played. They have managed to find the back of the net 15 times while conceding 22 goals. Finding a way to reverse this trend will be paramount for Ilves to climb the ranks and improve their standing in the league.

H2H

In the period spanning from 2013 to the present, AC Oulu and Ilves have crossed paths on 15 occasions. AC Oulu emerged victorious in 7 of these encounters, while Ilves secured triumphs in 5 matches. Additionally, there have been 3 draws between the two teams.

In their most recent meeting earlier this year, AC Oulu managed to claim a 2-1 victory over Ilves.

Expert Betting Tips

The trend in their recent match indicates a tendency towards lower-scoring affairs, as 3 out of the last 4 games between these sides have produced fewer than 3 goals. But the hosts should be able to get something from the clash.

• Under 2.5 for 1.70 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.90 odds
• W1 for 2.15 odds