[(IF Gnistan) Strength]:
1. IF Gnistan are 7th with 20 points in the Veikkausliiga, tying with 6th-placed Vaasan Palloseura, who played one fewer game, on points. They are motivated to take home advantage to take all 3 points and enter the Championship Round.
2. IF Gnistan drew 0-0 with Vaasan Palloseura in the last round at home. They remained unbeaten with 1 win and 2 draws in the last 3 games.
3. IF Gnistan received 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses at home in the league this season. They lost only once in the last 5 home matches, showing their tenacity.
4. IF Gnistan scored 12 goals in the previous 6 league games, averaging 2 goals per game, which showcased stable attack.
5. IF Gnistan won 3-2 over AC Oulu on the road in the first leg this season, securing their 3-game winning streak against these rivals. Besides, they were unbeaten in the last 4 Veikkausliiga encounters.
[(IF Gnistan) Weakness]:
1. IF Gnistan conceded 11 goals in the last 6 league games, revealing unstable defense. The team appear particularly vulnerable when defending set-pieces.
2. IF Gnistan lost 3 of the previous 5 games and the last 2 home ones in AH.
[(AC Oulu) Strength]:
1. AC Oulu are ranked 11th in the Veikkausliiga, only 1 point ahead of the bottom team, FC KTP, and 10 points behind the Championship Round. Facing IF Gnistan on the road, they hope to take at least a point in this game, indicating strong motivation.
2. AC Oulu won 6 of the previous 10 games and received 2 wins and 1 push in the last 3 away games in AH.
[(AC Oulu) Weakness]:
1. AC Oulu received 2 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses away from home in the league this season, winning only one of the last 5 away games.
2. AC Oulu were eliminated by IF Gnistan on the road in the Finnish Cup lately. Coupled with a losing streak in the league, they lost all the previous 4 matches, showing poor form.
3. AC Oulu conceded 13 goals in the previous 6 league games, averaging over 2 goals per game, which revealed flawed defense.
4. AC Oulu scored 7 goals in the previous 6 games, with an average of more than 1 goal per game. In the last 4 games, they scored no goals in 3 of those games.
5. AC Oulu lost the last 2 away games against IF Gnistan without a goal scored. They were winless in the last 4 encounters, placing them at a mental disadvantage.
[Tips]:
IF Gnistan have been in average recent form, but they boast superior overall strength and home advantage.
The team were unbeaten in the last 3 rounds with 1 win and 2 draws, showing their stability.
Besides, they have the upper hand in H2H records, remaining unbeaten in the last 4 and winning the last 3 encounters.
In the first leg on the road this season, IF Gnistan won 3-2 over AC Oulu.
AC Oulu have suffered a 4-game losing streak lately, showcasing poor form.
They won only one of the last 5 away games. Moreover, their starting goalkeeper William Eskelinen is unavailable, which will affect their defense.
Given IF Gnistan's home advantage, superior H2H records, and complete squad, as well as AC Oulu's poor away performance and incomplete lineup, IF Gnistan are likely to secure a home win in this match.
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