Ilves Tampere
- Ilves Tampere have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their 6 home games across all competitions.
- Veikkausliiga 2026 Relegation Group has been kind to Ilves so far as they enter this game on the back of a 1-1 draw away to IFK Mariehamn, following two consecutive victories against FC Lahti and FC TPS Turku.
- Ipa are much stronger at home, having conceded just 5 goals in 6 games.
SJK
- SJK have yet to win on the road in all competitions with 3 draws and 2 defeats from 5 road games.
- SJK have also had their fill of good fortune in the relegation group, coming into this one unbeaten in 5 with 2 wins in a row over IFK Mariehamn and FC Lahti.
- Similarly, their overall form reads as 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats in the last 10, so this should be an evenly matched matchup.
Head-to-Head
- Ilves Tampere and Seinajoen Jalkapallokerho could be evenly matched on paper and have equal head-to-head records with one win apiece and three draws over the last 5 meetings.
- A 2-2 draw was the final score in the Veikkausliiga 2026 meeting at Tammela Stadion.
- SJK have failed to win in 3 of their last games against Ilves.
Key Players
- Teemu Hytoenen has scored 4 of Ilves' 9 goals in the last 5 games.
- Teemu Hytoenen has been Ipa's key player with 4 goals in the last 5 matches, giving them a clear edge in the final third.
Betting Insights
- The odds are slightly in favour of Ipa at 2.01, but the guests are 3.13 and the draw is 3.65.
- We think there's a smart angle to play here with a little insurance in case the match is tight and it's Ilves or draw.
Prediction
- Camilo Speranza's side have kept a solid, compact shape in most of the games with 3-4-2-1, which can be patient in possession, but isn't a system designed to create chaos.
- Jarkko Wiss has certainly made SJK a tougher and sharper team to play against in their 4-2-3-1 with a pressing game and an ability to transition and break quickly.
- SJK are still seeking their first away victory in all competitions, which is a significant concern for the visitors.
- This has the feel of a close one, but Ilves' home field advantage should be enough for them to edge it.