Finland League Cup 28th Feb MyPa - MIFK

MyPa have lost both matches in this competition so far, without scoring. To be honest there was never too much to be expected from their travels to Inter (1-0) and HJK (2-0), but naturally not scoring is a cause for some embarrasment. MyPa coach Janne Lindberg who has never been too keen to talk to media did not want to spesify their injury situation, but probably at least striker Pele Koljonen is still sidelined. MyPa also lost a court case regarding unlawful firing of their previous coach Janne Hyppönen and need to pay a compensation of 54 000 euros, which is in this league about the average salary of player.

IFK Mariehamn won TPS 1-0, drew with Honka 1-1 and lost away at HJK 2-0, but are missing a lot of players at the moment and also their motivation for competition remains questionable.  Wilhelm Ingves, Sasha Anttilainen, Simon Enqvist and Jimmy Sundman are injured. Johan Carlsson is suspended.  Patrik Rikama and Johannes Nordström are doubtful.


Both teams are toothless in front of the goal on their best day, and I can not see any reason why this would a particularly good for either of them. Match is played outdoors and it  is definitely one of the matches I would not be rushing to see. IFK class is slightly higher, but home advantage and motivation turn things around. 0-0.


Edit: Lindberg was talking bs as usual, and MyPa doubtfuls are all playing. IFK travel with a very weak bench, but the starting eleven is good quality and I am especially pleased to see Långbacka back between the posts. IFK can not afford injuries though, 4 players on the bench, one of them is gk and another one an academy player. Price limits up soon, but I have already taken under 2.25 @ 1.95

MyPa -0.5	:	IFK +0.5	2.94 - 1.52
MyPa 0 & -0.5	:	IFK 0 & +0.5	2.34 - 1.75
MyPa 0	:	IFK 0	1.94 - 2.06
MyPa 0 & +0.5	:	IFK 0 & -0.5	1.67 - 2.48
MyPa +0.5	:	IFK -0.5	1.47 - 3.13