RoPS vs TPS Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

The World Cup may have plenty of twists and turns to come but, if you want a break from the international action then a look at the domestic league in Finland will provide plenty of entertainment. This Tuesday sees second placed RoPS welcome bottom of the league TPS to the Rovaniemen keskuskenttä. Given the difference in the league positions, you might expect the hosts to be heavy favourites, however the bookies have not gone down that route and we think that backing them to claim the points is the way to go.

RoPS go into this match on the back of a three match winning streak and although they are nine points off HJK Helsinki at the top of the table, they also have two games in hand and could be in a much more competitive position if they retain their current run of good form. The hosts have also managed to win five of their seven matches on home soil this season, averaging 1.71 goals per game in the process, and they are yet to fail to score in front of their own fans this term.

The task of the hosts will only be made easier by their visitors troubles on their travels, as TPS have just four points away from home this season, the worst away record in the Veikkausliiga. The fact that TPS have conceded an average of 2.5 goals away from home this term is a clear indication of just how dire things have been when they have not played in front of their own fans.

Given the difference in quality these sides have shown this season, all indications are that it should be a pretty comfortable home win. With a big home win on the cards, we think that there is further opportunity for profit from this fixture and we think that combining our initial tip of a home win with there to be over 2.5 goals scored is an excellent way to boost the potential return.