This Ykkönen fixture brings together two sides with no clear favourite on CheckLive's board, which is a fair reflection of how closely matched they look. MP and EIF have both had uneven spells, and there is nothing between them in the recent meetings to suggest either side will dominate.
MP come in on the back of a 0-1 loss to JäPS, but that followed a 2-1 win over KäPa and a 3-3 draw with KTP. EIF have had a steadier run, with wins against KäPa (1-0) and HJK Klubi 04 (2-0), though they lost their last two, 0-1 to JäPS and 1-3 to FC Haka. Draws have featured for both sides recently, so this could easily swing either way.
The head-to-head shows MP have won once in eight meetings, with three draws and four defeats against EIF. Their most recent meeting ended 1-0 to EIF in June. With no strong form advantage on either side, the key thing to watch is whether MP can edge a tight contest or EIF's better run in the league carries through.
