TPS Turku - HIFK predictions and free betting tips [24/08/2023]

Within the framework of the Ykkönen football tournament, a match between TPS and HIFK will take place on 24th August. I'm banking on a confident victory for the hosts.

Current form of TPS

The TPS side suffered a defeat against KPV in their latest showdown with a score of 0:2. They are positioned on the fifth spot in the Ykkönen leaderboard (Season 2023). Till now, they have completed 20 matches, boasting 10 wins, 6 losses, and 4 draws. The team has netted 37 goals and conceded 25, holding 34 points. Their recent form, considering the past five matches, encompasses 3 victories and 2 losses. On the flip side, KPV sits ninth with 20 games under their belt, winning 5, and losing 12 to get just 18 points.

Current form of HIFK

HIFK conceded defeat against EIF in their recent Ykkönen championship encounter on 18th August with a 0:2 scoreline. The goals were fired by S. Efimov at the 36th minute and A. Canté at the 56th minute. This brought their sixth loss in the current season, with eight victories and six draws. With 20 matches wrapped up, they gathered 30 points, putting them in the 6th position. They've scored 26 goals and conceded 25 thus far. In contrast, the EIF side is leading the tournament. They have played 20 matches, gained victory in 12, lost twice, with a total of 42 points.

The match prediction

Evaluating the teams' past encounters, it is noteworthy that they've faced each other 6 times, with TPS winning twice, HIFK three times and one draw occurred. The TPS team netted 4 goals and allowed 7. Given their recent performances, I pin the host's win with a handicap (-1).