IF Gnistan vs KuPS Kuopio: No clear edge – skip
IF Gnistan have the higher expected‑goals rating (2.1 xG) but KuPS sit on a perfect five‑match winning streak. The model favours a Gnistan win, yet the only market price offered is for a draw at 3.86.
| Bookmaker | IF Gnistan | Draw | KuPS Kuopio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.06 | 3.66 | 2.14 |
| 888sport | 2.90 | 3.60 | 2.10 |
| Bet Victor | 3.10 | 3.50 | 2.05 |
| BetOnline.ag | 3.00 | 3.70 | 2.12 |
| Betano (UK) | 3.10 | 3.50 | 2.05 |
| Betfair | 3.30 | 3.85 | 2.14 |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 3.00 | 3.60 | 2.00 |
| Betfred (UK) | 3.00 | 3.50 | 2.05 |
| Betsson | 3.15 | 3.70 | 2.08 |
| Betway | 2.90 | 3.75 | 2.05 |
| BoyleSports | 2.90 | 3.50 | 1.95 |
| Casumo | 3.15 | 3.35 | 2.14 |
| Coolbet | 3.22 | 3.65 | 2.20 |
| Coral | 2.90 | 3.40 | 2.05 |
| Everygame | 2.80 | 3.50 | 2.05 |
| GTbets | 3.18 | 3.76 | 2.12 |
| Grosvenor | 3.15 | 3.35 | 2.14 |
| Ladbrokes | 2.90 | 3.40 | 2.05 |
| LeoVegas | 3.05 | 3.55 | 2.05 |
| LeoVegas (SE) | 3.10 | 3.35 | 2.12 |
| LiveScore Bet | 3.10 | 3.30 | 2.10 |
| Marathon Bet | 3.05 | 3.66 | 2.12 |
| Nordic Bet | 3.15 | 3.70 | 2.08 |
| PMU (FR) | 3.00 | 3.20 | 2.04 |
| Paddy Power | 3.00 | 3.60 | 2.00 |
| Pinnacle | 3.07 | 3.86 | 2.15 |
| Sky Bet | 3.00 | 3.50 | 2.00 |
| Tipico | 3.20 | 3.70 | 2.00 |
| Unibet (FR) | 3.00 | 3.30 | 1.95 |
| Unibet (NL) | 3.15 | 3.35 | 2.14 |
| Unibet (SE) | 3.15 | 3.35 | 2.14 |
| Unibet (UK) | 3.20 | 3.60 | 2.10 |
| Virgin Bet | 3.10 | 3.30 | 2.10 |
| William Hill | 2.90 | 3.60 | 2.10 |
Both clubs enter the Saturday clash in contrasting form. Gnistan have just turned a disappointing start into three consecutive victories, while KuPS sit on a flawless run of five wins, including a 4‑0 demolition of HJK at home.
Lars's Verdict
Model probabilities do not justify a bet against the available market odds, so we advise skipping this fixture.
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With IF Gnistan averaging 2.1 expected goals and KuPS Kuopio averaging 1.8, the model gives a 73.2% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 26.8% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 3.9 (IF Gnistan 2.1 + KuPS Kuopio 1.8) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 74.6% chance against 25.4% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has IF Gnistan at 45.4%, the draw at 20.8%, and KuPS Kuopio at 33.8% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 2-1 at 8.0% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Most likely scorelines
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
IF Gnistan
Gnistan’s recent run includes a 4‑2 home win over Mariehamn and a 2‑0 away victory at AC Oulu, showing they can score multiple goals. However, a 0‑1 loss at Lahti and a 1‑1 draw with VPS highlight occasional defensive lapses, reinforcing the model’s modest 45.4 % win rating rather than a dominant home advantage.
KuPS Kuopio
KuPS have won each of their last five league games, with emphatic scores such as 4‑0 away at HJK and 3‑1 at home versus VPS, indicating both attacking potency and defensive solidity. Their unbeaten streak underpins the model’s 33.8 % win probability, but the lack of a market price prevents exploiting that edge.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, KuPS have won three (including a 4‑2 triumph) and drawn two, the most recent result being a 1‑0 win for KuPS on 11 April, suggesting a slight historical edge for the visitors.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2026 | KuPS 1-0 Gnistan | Veikkausliiga |
| 30 Oct 2025 | KuPS 1-1 Gnistan | Veikkausliiga |
| 27 Sep 2025 | Gnistan 0-4 KuPS | Veikkausliiga |
| 1 Jul 2025 | KuPS 6-2 Gnistan | Veikkausliiga |
| 27 Apr 2025 | Gnistan 1-2 KuPS | Veikkausliiga |
Odds Comparison
Best real-time prices sourced across UK & EU bookmakers. Markets move — always check the live price before betting.
| Market | IF Gnistan | Draw | KuPS Kuopio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match winner | 3.30 | 3.86 | 2.20 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.76 (Grosvenor) | ||
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.20 (Tipico) | ||
Odds shown are the best real prices found at time of writing. Always check the latest price with your bookmaker before betting. Available bookmakers and odds vary by region.
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Given the draw odds imply a 25.9 % chance, the market is over‑pricing the stalemate – the model sees the draw as less likely than the price suggests, but without a counter‑odds market we cannot claim a profitable edge.
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