IFK Mariehamn vs RoPS Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

RoPS head out on the road this weekend, hoping to step in to second place in the Veikkausliiga. They currently sit in third place, although they are level on points with KuPS with a game in hand. Will they move a step closer to jumping in to second with a victory on Saturday, or could this be a chance for Mariehamn to ease their relegation concerns? Both sides are desperate for points for very different reasons, but can the host cause a huge shock by taking all three points in this encounter?

This meeting between third and third from bottom looks like a mismatch on paper, but the visitors haven’t been doing all that well on their travels so far. They’ve failed to win in 67% of their trips, and those matches have been far from entertaining. The visitors have scored 0.83 goals per game away from home, but they’ve managed to keep a clean sheet in four of their six. There’s certainly a strong foundation there, but can they turn it around by getting in form up top?

They’ll be targeting a result in this clash, but their lack of goals is a concern. Especially as Mariehamn have averaged 1.5 per game at their own ground, finding the net in 86% of their home matches. The hosts are out to avoid a fifth home defeat of the season, but they are unbeaten in five of their last six at home to this weekend’s opponents. Will that form kick in to help them stay clear of the danger zone this weekend?

The hosts have failed to win in their last five matches, and we don’t see them turning that form around this weekend. Their form against RoPS may be good, but that’s not likely to get them a crucial victory. However, could the hosts come away with something here? We see them holding out, especially with the away side coming here with just two wins in their last eight games, making them one of the league’s most out of form teams.

In addition, RoPS have been seeing their fair share of draws on the road. They’ve seen three of their last four trips finish level, and we think their visit to Mariehamn will go the same way. We think that the value on this one is the draw, with neither team in winning form. On top of that, we see the pair playing out a low scoring game, so we’re backing a final score of 1-1.