Competition: Ykkonen
Market: TPS Turku win
Odds: 8/15 @ 1xBet
Looking to make an immediate return to winning ways TPS Turku will welcome HIFK to the Veritas Stadion on Thursday afternoon.
Starting with the hosts, putting in a flat performance last weekend as they eventually slumped to a routine 2-0 defeat at the hands of KaPa, there is no doubt that TPS Turku will be seeking an immediate response here. Breezing their way to another top-six finish this season with plenty of time to spare, Mika Laurikainen’s men should be confident of making another Ykkonen statement on Thursday afternoon. Despite showing some extended issues away from the Veritas Stadion this year, Tepsi will certainly be excited by their continued success on home soil. Last seen in front of their own supporters claiming a 2-0 victory against JJK, the midweek hosts have won each of their last five straight contests in Turku – a run that has seen them notch a staggering 17 strikes. Likewise, it should also be noted, on a run that stems all the way back to May 13th, TPS have mustered 22 points from their last eight Ykkonen showdowns at the Veritas Stadion.
As for the visitors, although HIFK might have opened August in the midst of a stellar purple patch, the Helsinki-based outfit have come crashing back down to earth over the past fortnight. Last seen putting in another worrying display as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at home against Ekenas, Sami Okkonen’s men have now lost back-to-back Ykkonen showdowns by an aggregate score of 5-0. Likewise, it should also be noted, gaining a reputation for their extended struggles on the road this season, the midweek guests have recorded just two wins from any of their last eight straight second-tier contests away from the Bolt Arena. Facing what is a tough challenge on Thursday afternoon, HIFK should also be worried by a downbeat record against TPS. Hit with a 1-0 loss when they last travelled to the Veritas Stadion and losing three of their previous four trips to Turku, we are backing a home victory here.
Bet: TPS Turku 8/15 to beat HIFK in Thursday’s Ykkonen matchup @ 1xBet
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