Ilves
- Ilves are in mixed form (W1, D1, L3 in last five).
- Ilves are ninth in the Veikkausliiga 2026 table on 25 points from 21 games.
HJK
- HJK are also in mixed form (W2, D1, L2 in last five).
- HJK are fourth on 34 points from 21.
Key Players
- Jardell Kanga is the main threat to Ilves, having scored ten goals in 21 Veikkausliiga 2026 games.
- Teemu Hytoenen has been sharp of late, scoring two of Ilves' last five goals.
- Mads Borchers has been the most clinical for HJK, scoring eight goals in 19 Veikkausliiga 2026 appearances.
Head-to-Head
HJK edged Ilves 2-1 at home in the Suomen Cup 2026, and Ilves have made things tough for HJK in Tampere before.
Betting Insights
- HJK Helsinki, priced 2.12, are the slight bet here over Ilves Tampere at 3.1 and the Draw at 3.65.
- HJK have a better position in the league, a stronger squad and can score as many goals, although they have not beaten Ilves in their last away game.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.48 fits the attacking data, as Ilves have scored 16 times in ten home games, while HJK have scored the same number of goals on their travels.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.46 also suits the profile, as HJK have shipped goals on the road and Ilves have been conceding.
Prediction
- Slight lean to HJK.
- Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score look like sensible options.
