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Ykkönen | Sun 18 Oct, 13:00

SalPa v OLS Stats

Data last updated: Sat 17 Oct 2026, 09:11 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Ykkönen clash features SalPa hosting OLS in a late-season fixture with both sides aiming to consolidate their playoff positions. SalPa currently sits third with 45 points, showing strong offensive output but conceding more goals, while OLS is fifth with 41 points, boasting a tighter defense. Recent form shows SalPa scoring heavily but also leaking goals, whereas OLS has been more conservative but effective. Tactical discipline and defensive solidity could be decisive in this encounter, with OLS looking to capitalize on counter-attacks and set-piece opportunities to secure a valuable away win.

BT4Y best bet

OLS to Win

  • OLS has a solid defensive record conceding only 0.8 goals per game compared to SalPa's 2.2.
  • SalPa scores more goals on average (3.6) but also concedes more, indicating open games.
  • Over 2.5 goals occurred in 100% of SalPa's recent matches, suggesting attacking openness.
  • OLS's recent form includes 10 points with a more cautious approach, favoring defensive resilience.
  • Head-to-head matches average 5 goals, highlighting potential for goals but also defensive lapses.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors OLS to win due to their strong defensive profile, conceding only 0.8 goals per game, which contrasts with SalPa's higher concession rate. Despite SalPa's superior scoring, their defensive vulnerabilities create opportunities for OLS to exploit on the counter. The implied offer a slight with a 2.9% positive difference, supported by OLS's recent form and tactical discipline. This pick balances the risk of SalPa's attacking threat against OLS's ability to keep the game tight and capitalize on chances.

Defensive SolidityOLS concedes 0.8 goals per game
Strong positive
SalPa Defensive WeaknessSalPa concedes 2.2 goals per game
Positive
Recent FormOLS earned 10 points recently with cautious approach
Positive
Value Edge26% model chance vs 23.1% implied (+2.9 pts)
Positive
Goal EnvironmentHigh scoring games expected but OLS can manage risk
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

OLS's defensive resilience and recent form suggest they can contain SalPa's attacking threats and snatch a valuable away win. While SalPa's scoring prowess is notable, OLS's ability to limit chances and capitalize on counter-attacks makes them a tactically sound and data-supported choice for victory in this fixture.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Defensive strength and tactical discipline

“OLS's disciplined defensive structure and efficient counter-attacking style provide a solid foundation to challenge SalPa's attacking firepower, making the away win a compelling selection despite the home side's scoring record.”

Key Data Signals

OLS to Win evidence

OLS has a solid defensive record conceding only 0.8 goals per game compared to SalPa's 2.2.

SalPa scores more goals on average (3.6) but also concedes more, indicating open games.

Over 2.5 goals occurred in 100% of SalPa's recent matches, suggesting attacking openness.

OLS's recent form includes 10 points with a more cautious approach, favoring defensive resilience.

What To Watch In The Data

OLS to Win notes

  • Over the last two head-to-head matches, an average of 5 goals per game was recorded, indicating a high-scoring trend.
  • SalPa's 100% over 2.5 goals rate contrasts with OLS's 60%, suggesting that while goals are expected, OLS's defensive approach may moderate the tempo and limit the total goals, creating an intriguing dynamic for over/under markets.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

SalPa3.6
Avg goals scored
OLS1.8
SalPa2.2
Avg goals conceded
OLS0.8
SalPa80%
BTTS rate
OLS60%
SalPa100%
Over 2.5 goals
OLS60%
Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 78% vs implied 78% · edge -0.4 pts
1.28
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 26%
3.6
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Both teams have shown tendencies for high-scoring matches, with SalPa's recent games all exceeding 2.5 goals and a combined average of 5 goals in their head-to-head meetings. However, OLS's more conservative defensive approach and lower goals conceded suggest a potential for goals but also a controlled game where OLS aims to limit SalPa's chances, making goals and BTTS outcomes plausible but not guaranteed.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickOLS to WinBet365 guide price · Model 26% vs implied 23% · edge +2.9 pts
4.33
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 78%
1.28
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price
1.25
Check odds @ 1.25
The 26% for OLS to Win sits against roughly 23.1% implied by the current price (+2.9 pts). SalPa have the stronger recent points return, taking 12 points from the sample compared with 10 for OLS.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

SalPa

WLWWW
Last 54W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 106W 1D 3L
10 Oct 2026A PKKU4-0
26 Sep 2026A Rops1-3
19 Sep 2026H Tampere United6-4
12 Sep 2026H JJK4-3
29 Aug 2026A KuPS Akatemia3-1

OLS

LWWDW
Last 53W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 105W 3D 2L
10 Oct 2026H Tampere United0-1
26 Sep 2026H PKKU3-0
19 Sep 2026A JJK3-1
12 Sep 2026A Rops1-1
29 Aug 2026H Tampere United2-1
Market aligned with main pickOLS to WinBet365 guide price · Model 26% vs implied 23% · edge +2.9 pts
4.33
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Away / DrawBet365 guide price · model 51%
2.25
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Recent form favors SalPa offensively with 12 points and 3.6 goals per game, but their defense concedes heavily at 2.2 goals per game. OLS has accumulated 10 points with a more balanced approach, conceding only 0.8 goals per game. This contrast highlights OLS's defensive solidity as a key factor in their potential to upset SalPa despite the latter's scoring advantage.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%SalPa Over 2.5
60%OLS Over 2.5
5H2H avg goals
Over the last two head-to-head matches, an average of 5 goals per game was recorded, indicating a high-scoring trend. SalPa's 100% over 2.5 goals rate contrasts with OLS's 60%, suggesting that while goals are expected, OLS's defensive approach may moderate the tempo and limit the total goals, creating an intriguing dynamic for over/under markets.

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