Oulu vs VPS: match statistics
Oulu vs VPS: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Oulu play VPS in Veikkausliiga (Finland). The match date is 18 April 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Oulu: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. VPS: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Oulu scores 1.25 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. VPS scores 1.44 and concedes 0.81. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Oulu 44%, VPS 56%. Over 2.5: Oulu 44%, VPS 38%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
VPS has higher xG: 1.47 vs 1.28. Oulu: 11.1 shots per match, VPS: 11.8.
Match halves
Oulu: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.81. VPS: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Oulu: 61-75 (6 goals). VPS: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Veikkausliiga: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
4 H2H matches: 2-0-2. Average goals 4.50, BTTS 75%.
Match description
The favorite is Oulu (1st), who in the season have 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses with a goal record of 6 scored and 1 conceded, reflecting a strong league position. In their last 5 matches Oulu have scored 10 goals and recorded 3 wins (form 'wlwwl'), but have conceded 6 goals, whereas VPS in their last five fixtures have scored as many as 17 goals and conceded only 1, achieving 1.6 points per match versus Oulu's 1.8. However, quality of chances speaks against the visitors — VPS have an away xG of just 0.29 and xG against of 1.7, which suggests the high goal return over five games is not backed by creating many high-value opportunities. Additionally, in the provided data VPS officially show 0 goals in the seasonal record and a 100% draw rate on the road, which increases the likelihood of a point split but does not eliminate the home side's advantage; therefore I expect a narrow Oulu victory.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Oulu | VPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
VPS is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Oulu · 2 pts / match - VPS
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
VPS is 15% better for: goals scored per match.
1.25 goals / match - Oulu · 1.44 goals / match - VPS
VPS is 54% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.25 goals / match - Oulu · 0.81 goals / match - VPS
Oulu scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while VPS keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 matches).
VPS scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while Oulu keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Oulu
Over / Under — VPS
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
VPS is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / match - Oulu · 1.56 pts / match - VPS
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oulu - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
VPS - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Oulu
VPS
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Veikkausliiga).
Teams vs league
| Oulu | Liga | VPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.50 | 2.66 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 28% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 74% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 78% | ▼ 69% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Oulu 2 - 0 - 2 VPS. Average goals 4.50, both teams scored in 75% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Oulu vs VPS?
The Veikkausliiga match finished Oulu 1:0 VPS. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Oulu and VPS?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Oulu won 2, VPS won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Oulu vs VPS?
Oulu score 1.25 goals per game on average and VPS 1.44. The Veikkausliiga average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Oulu's matches and 56% of VPS's.
What form are Oulu and VPS in?
Over the last 5 games Oulu have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and VPS 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oulu vs VPS?
The statistical background for Oulu vs VPS — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.