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1:00 pm
Vare Areena (Kuopio)
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Mariehamn
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W L L D L
1W 1D 8L → Steady
Sunday, 23rd August 2026 Selection
1
Backing KUPS to win
Implied Prob80%Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge-29%Overpriced
Kelly %0%Suggested bankroll %
TICKET #1EC7197F
BD
Written & reviewed by BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst · Last checked 23 Aug 2026
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Supporting Bets
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Primary Selection
1 — KUPS to win
1.25
Over 1.5 Goals90%
📋 Betting Slip / Acca Builder
KUPS vs Mariehamn Competition: Finland Veikkausliiga Date: Sunday, 23rd August 2026 KO: 1:00 pm Pick: 1 (KUPS to win) Odds: 1.25 Confidence: 51% Also: Over 1.5 Goals (90%) Ticket #1EC7197F
Head to Head
Record
5
KUPS
3
Draws
2
Mariehamn
10
Meetings
2.6
Avg Goals
50%
BTTS
40%
Over 2.5
Neutral KUPS won 5 of the last 10 meetings (3 draws).
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Stats Duel
Comparison
KUPS
Metric
Mariehamn
1.2
Goals For / Game
0.6
1
Goals Against / Game
2.4
20%
Clean Sheets
10%
4-3-3
W — D — L
1-1-8
Win Rate
40%
10%
2.6
Avg Goals
90%
Over 1.5
40%
Over 2.5
45%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
M0
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
K0
0-0 7.4%
0-1 5.9%
0-2 2.4%
0-3 0.6%
0-4 0.1%
0-5 0.0%
K1
1-0 13.4%
1-1 10.7%
1-2 4.3%
1-3 1.1%
1-4 0.2%
1-5 0.0%
K2
2-0 12.0%
2-1 9.6%
2-2 3.9%
2-3 1.0%
2-4 0.2%
2-5 0.0%
K3
3-0 7.2%
3-1 5.8%
3-2 2.3%
3-3 0.6%
3-4 0.1%
3-5 0.0%
K4
4-0 3.3%
4-1 2.6%
4-2 1.0%
4-3 0.3%
4-4 0.1%
4-5 0.0%
K5
5-0 1.2%
5-1 0.9%
5-2 0.4%
5-3 0.1%
5-4 0.0%
5-5 0.0%
Top Scores 1-0(13.4%) 2-0(12.0%) 2-1(9.6%)
■ Best match ■ Possible ■ Low · ■ Contradicts tip K=Home goals ↓   M=Away →
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Team Ratings
Grades
KUPS
Overall
4.9
Scoring
4.0
Defence
6.7
Mariehamn
Overall
1.3
Scoring
2.0
Defence
2.0
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 26%
Home Win & BTTS No 31%
Draw & BTTS Yes 13%
Draw & BTTS No 16%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 6%
Away Win & BTTS No 8%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 23%
Home Win & Under 2.5 34%
Draw & Over 2.5 12%
Draw & Under 2.5 17%
Away Win & Over 2.5 6%
Away Win & Under 2.5 8%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
Kelly %
Stake
Potential Profit
Uses the Kelly Criterion at your selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
🔎 How we calculate confidence, edge & Kelly %

Our confidence score blends three inputs: the market-implied signal from public odds, the head-to-head record between these two sides, and each team's recent form (weighted by sample size). No single input can move the score more than 18 points from the market signal, which keeps the model grounded.

  • Edge compares our confidence against the bookmaker's implied probability from the odds you enter — a positive number suggests the price may be generous relative to our model.
  • Kelly % is a standard bankroll-management formula, not a guarantee — it sizes a stake relative to perceived edge and odds.
  • Score matrix uses a Poisson distribution built from each side's recent scoring and conceding rates.

All models are statistical estimates, not certainties. Treat every figure on this page as one input into your own decision, not as a promise of an outcome.

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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
16.05.26VEI
Mariehamn1
KuPS1
14.03.26CF
KuPS2
Mariehamn0
18.06.25VEI
Mariehamn1
KuPS0
23.04.25VEI
KuPS4
Mariehamn1
25.08.24VEI
KuPS3
Mariehamn0
16.06.24CUP
Mariehamn1
KuPS3
13.04.24VEI
Mariehamn2
KuPS2
05.07.23CUP
Mariehamn1
KuPS (5-4)1
27.06.23VEI
KuPS0
Mariehamn1
30.04.23VEI
Mariehamn0
KuPS2
Recent Form
KUPS
20.08.26UECL
Shamrock Rovers1
KuPS1
D
16.08.26VEI
Lahti1
KuPS2
W
13.08.26EL
Univ. Craiova2
KuPS1
L
09.08.26VEI
KuPS1
TPS1
D
06.08.26EL
KuPS1
Univ. Craiova1
D
01.08.26VEI
Gnistan0
KuPS1
W
28.07.26CL
KuPS0
Sabah Baku2
L
25.07.26VEI
KuPS3
VPS1
W
21.07.26CL
Sabah Baku1
KuPS0
L
18.07.26VEI
SJK0
KuPS2
W
Mariehamn
15.08.26VEI
Mariehamn2
SJK0
W
09.08.26VEI
Ilves2
Mariehamn0
L
01.08.26VEI
TPS3
Mariehamn0
L
25.07.26VEI
Mariehamn1
AC Oulu1
D
20.07.26VEI
Mariehamn0
Lahti2
L
11.07.26VEI
Gnistan4
Mariehamn2
L
04.07.26VEI
VPS4
Mariehamn0
L
27.06.26VEI
Mariehamn0
Inter Turku2
L
23.06.26VEI
Mariehamn0
HJK4
L
18.06.26VEI
AC Oulu2
Mariehamn1
L
KUPS (Home)
09.08.26VEI
KuPS1
TPS1
D
06.08.26EL
KuPS1
Univ. Craiova1
D
28.07.26CL
KuPS0
Sabah Baku2
L
25.07.26VEI
KuPS3
VPS1
W
14.07.26CL
KuPS2
Vardar3
L
23.06.26VEI
KuPS4
Ilves3
W
10.06.26CUP
KuPS0
VPS (4-5)0
30.05.26VEI
KuPS1
Inter Turku1
D
23.05.26VEI
KuPS2
Lahti1
W
20.05.26VEI
KuPS3
Jaro0
W
Mariehamn (Away)
09.08.26VEI
Ilves2
Mariehamn0
L
01.08.26VEI
TPS3
Mariehamn0
L
11.07.26VEI
Gnistan4
Mariehamn2
L
04.07.26VEI
VPS4
Mariehamn0
L
18.06.26VEI
AC Oulu2
Mariehamn1
L
30.05.26VEI
HJK1
Mariehamn0
L
23.05.26VEI
Jaro3
Mariehamn0
L
10.05.26VEI
Lahti1
Mariehamn1
D
28.04.26CUP
HPS1
Mariehamn2
W
25.04.26VEI
Inter Turku1
Mariehamn0
L
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Match Analysis
Writeup

Professional betting is not glamorous. There is no inside information, no secret line to the dressing room — just the same analytical graft on every fixture you consider, and the discipline to know when the price is worth taking and when it is not. For this Finland Veikkausliiga game, the work says the price is worth taking, and here is the full picture.

The home side comes in on 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss from their last 5 games, which is public and already baked into the line. The layer most casual bettors skip is the texture of those recent home matches. Have they been creating quality chances that the scoreline reflects, or grinding out results against the run of play? The quality behind the recent results tells you whether this is a team that deserves its price or one that has been riding its luck — and Vare Areena (Kuopio) usually settles that argument.

The visitors arrive on 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses from their last 5 games, the most useful single data point for projecting how they perform away from home. Travelling sides carry their recent momentum — good or bad — into each successive away day, and it tends to take a significant event to break an established pattern.

With both ends assessed, our position is 1 at @1.25, which we have run through the full process and rate at around close to 59. Kick-off is 1:00 pm.

That is the recommendation, backed by the graft behind it. Do not miss the rest of today’s tips on the site — the professional edge is built one disciplined read at a time, not from a single lucky line.

BD
BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst
Reviews statistical models against historical results before every tip is published. Cross-checks head-to-head and form data with independent sources.
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for KUPS vs Mariehamn?
Our selection is 1 — KUPS to win, priced at approximately 1.25. Tip confidence rating: 51%.
What is KUPS's current form?
KUPS have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches.
How has Mariehamn been performing recently?
Mariehamn have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 8 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
KUPS lead with 5 wins versus Mariehamn's 2, with 3 draws across 10 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 2.6 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 50%.
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