Possible nail-biting contest in TPS - Haka game

We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!

TPS form and stats

TPS have performed well here at Paavo Nurmi Stadion so far this season with 5 wins from 7 matches. Some points have also been lost, as they have drawn 0 games and lost 2. The team is able to perform also as the away side, as they are nurturing a very healthy winning streak of four straight victories regardless of arena. The opportunity of a proper winning streak is there for the hosts, with two straight wins here at Paavo Nurmi Stadion.

TPS's previous game was a Ykkonen match also played at home, ending 1-0 versus Oulu. The home side are looking to build on that result. Before that match, a win away at Kajaani.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how TPS have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found four matches with the results: Won 0 Drawn 2 Lost 2.

TPS have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Paavo Nurmi Stadion with 12 goals in 7 matches. TPS have only conceded 6 in these games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Haka form and stats

Haka's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Haka, who have the most points (17) away in Ykkonen, collect 17 points from their 7 away matches. 5 victories and 2 draws have created these points (and only 0 defeats). Things are running smoothly for Haka who hasn't tasted defeat in their last 14 matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against RoPS. Haka are enjoying a nice run from their away games now, having played eight in a row without losing.

Haka are travelling after their nice 2-0 home win in the Ykkonen against Jaro. Before that one, a nice away victory 5-1 at MuSa.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found two similar matches played by Haka in our archives, and the results are: 0 wins for Haka, 1 draw and 1 defeat.

Haka are not goal shy away from home, finding the net 13 times in 7 away games so far. Haka's manager T. Tainio has created a great defensive setup working very nicely in away games with only 3 conceded goals. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

TPS and Haka have met before this season: TPS - Haka 0-1. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): TPS 6 wins, 2 draws and Haka 2 victories. As for goals, 3 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 7 games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

E. Espinosa 8 goals

S. Ojala 7 goals

TPS missing players

Haka missing players