**VPS are back on home turf and hold a commanding head-to-head record** — this is their chance to bounce back after a rough stretch with some wins under their belt. 🏟️

AC Oulu have found their feet with a 2W-1D-2L record, but they're coming off a heartbreaker against Inter Turku and face a VPS side that historically owns them in direct matchups (9 wins in 19 clashes).

Key storylines:

- **VPS's form is lumpy** — two wins mixed with three losses in five, but home advantage at Elisa Stadion could steady the ship
- **AC Oulu's defensive solidity** tested by **K. Kouassivi-Benissan** and **J. Muzinga** up front for the hosts
- Head-to-head edge swings decisively toward **VPS**, who've won 9 of their last 19 meetings

Expected lineups:

- **VPS**: M. Jalloh, M. Haukioja, L. Mané, Y. Daoussi, A. Räisänen, P. Lima, A. Kuek, J. Muzinga
- **AC Oulu**: M. Santos, A. Cassama, S. Sipola, J. Pirinen, M. Ojala, J. Paananen, R. Karjalainen, T. Kaukua

Prediction:

**VPS 2–0 AC Oulu** — home form, historical edge, and a desperate need for consecutive wins should see the hosts edge through. Lean VPS.