Gnistan vs Turku PS: Gnistan to win
Gnistan's 2.0 expected goals versus Turku PS's 0.9 set up a clear advantage, and the model rates a 63% chance of a Gnistan win.
Both clubs come into the clash with contrasting recent form – Gnistan have been on a winning streak while Turku PS have struggled to find consistency away from home.
Lars's Verdict
With a 63% model probability and a superior expected‑goals profile, Gnistan are the clear favorites to take all three points.
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With Gnistan averaging 2.0 expected goals and Turku PS averaging 0.9, the model gives a 51.3% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 48.7% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.9 (Gnistan 2.0 + Turku PS 0.9) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 55.4% chance against 44.6% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Gnistan at 63.0%, the draw at 20.9%, and Turku PS at 16.2% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-0 at 11.0% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Gnistan
Gnistan’s last five league results include a 3‑2 win at Ilves (H) and a 3‑2 victory away at HJK Helsinki, both showing they can score multiple goals against strong opposition. Their earlier 2‑1 away win over Inter Turku also demonstrates an ability to find the net, reinforcing the expectation of continued scoring power for this pick.
Turku PS
Turku PS have struggled to convert chances, evident in a 0‑1 loss away to HJK Helsinki and a 0‑0 home draw with Inter Turku, both highlighting their low scoring output. Their 3‑0 home win over Mariehamn is an outlier, but the surrounding results suggest they lack the firepower to match Gnistan’s attack.
Head-to-Head
In the five recent meetings, Gnistan have won twice (2‑0 on 2026‑02‑14 and 2‑0 on 2023‑09‑17) while Turku PS have three draws or wins, but the low‑scoring nature of most fixtures aligns with Gnistan’s expected‑goals edge.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | Turku PS 1-1 Gnistan | Veikkausliiga |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Turku PS 0-2 Gnistan | League Cup |
| 16 Mar 2024 | Turku PS 2-0 Gnistan | Friendlies Clubs |
| 17 Sep 2023 | Gnistan 2-0 Turku PS | Ykkönen |
| 23 Jul 2023 | Gnistan 0-3 Turku PS | Ykkönen |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Gnistan vs Turku PS?
Gnistan and Turku PS drew 1-1. Our pre-match pick was Gnistan to win.
What was the final score of Gnistan vs Turku PS?
Gnistan 1-1 Turku PS (full time).
When was Gnistan vs Turku PS?
Gnistan played Turku PS on Mon 31 Aug · 17:00 BST in the Veikkausliiga at Markku.fi Areena.
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See all Veikkausliiga fixtures →The statistical edge and recent form point to Gnistan capitalising at home and securing three points.
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