VPS vs Mariehamn betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Veikkausliiga match on July 28th, 2024

VPS and Mariehamn will play on July 28th, 2024, Sunday at 15:30h (UTC), in an event counting for the Veikkausliiga in Finland, check the VPS vs Mariehamn betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where VPS vs Mariehamn will occur

The game takes place in the small Hietalahden jalkapallostadion stadium, in the city of Vaasa, with a capacity for 4600 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

Where to follow the live game

Including statistics, events and odds, you can follow the match live with access to all the information to help with your sports betting on Betarena.

Introduction to the VPS vs Mariehamn betting tip 2024

In the current edition of the Veikkausliiga, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.56 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.07 goals per match.

VPS last match

VPS comes from a defeat recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Ilves, in a match valid for Veikkausliiga, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 3-2. On the field, J. Nuorela's team lined up with a 3-5-2.

The odds for them to win, of 5.50 left no room for doubt. The defeat was clear before the match started.

Mariehamn last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Veikkausliiga, Mariehamn, who used a 4-4-2 formation, faced the SJK team with a final score of 0-4.

The odds for their win, 4.50 left no room for doubt. The defeat was clear before the match started.

VPS vs Mariehamn h2h

The last time VPS went up against Mariehamn, it was in Veikkausliiga. VPS, ranked 2nd place, started with a 3-5-2 tactic, while Mariehamn, then in 7th place, was charged with a 4-4-2 formation.

The last time these teams played against each other during the 2024 season in a Veikkausliiga themed match was a hard-fought battle as it ended in a 0-0 draw.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

The Mariehamn team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than VPS its counterpart.

VPS

Veikkausliiga leaderboard now

The VPS team with 25 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 7 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses.

With a small disadvantage of 2 points against Haka who occupies position 5, the team starts the 17th round.

VPS analysis

After 16 rounds, VPS has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 27 goals for and 24 conceded.

In terms of form, the team comes from a 3 losses streak in the Veikkausliiga, which is not a good omen for this next match.

VPS does not average a high number of shots, but in terms of accuracy, the team's results are really good. The team, in fact, averaged 3.75 shots towards the opponent's goal in each match, averaging 1.69 goals. In fact, 2 out of every 5 shots end up in the net.

VPS has proven to be a formidable attacking force, with 1413 attacks resulting in 27 goals. Mariehamn, on the other hand, has only scored 16 times with 1276 attacks.

Best goalscorer from VPS

Mads Borchers has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team's offense this season. With 9 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading VPS to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.

It is important to highlight that more than 50% of the goals scored by this player were from the penalty spot. More precisely, 5 of the 9 goals scored have this characteristic.

Mariehamn

Veikkausliiga leaderboard now

With 16 points won, Mariehamn is in 9th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team's campaign so far is 4 wins against 7 losses, plus 4 draws.

Mariehamn analysis

Mariehamn shows a negative ratio between goals made and conceded, with 16 made and 25 conceded after 16 rounds of the league.

Recent performances have shown that Mariehamn is having trouble scoring goals, with a low number of goals scored and a high number of matches where they failed to score. This could indicate that they need to improve their attacking play by creating better chances and being more efficient in front of goal.

Best goalscorer from Mariehamn

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Adam Larsson. The Attacker has scored 6 times in the current season and has helped Mariehamn come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of VPS is Mads Borchers, who has already scored 9 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Mariehamn is Adam Larsson, he has scored in 6 opportunities.

75-90 minutes into the game is a good time to bet with most goals being made in this period.

The under 2.5 goals market can also be a good alternative since Mariehamn scores an average of 1 goal per match when playing away from home, and considering that often does not suffer when playing away, it will be a betting market to explore.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.05.

Corners Top Betting Tips

There is an average of 4.97 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.19 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

On the Mariehamn side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 time this season, very different from VPS who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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