Stjarnan

vs

Ilves Tampere

Preview

Stjarnan (Home)

• Stjarnan's home record across all competitions is 2.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game in five matches.
• Stjarnan's recent five-match form reads two wins, two draws and a loss while Ilves are one, two and two over the same period.
• The Finns have won none of their last three away matches, drawing one and losing two while Stjarnan are undefeated in their last two at home.

Ilves Tampere (Away)

• Ilves Tampere have conceded 13 goals in their five away matches across all competitions.
• Ilves Tampere are a more compact side, usually playing a 4-2-3-1 system and springing forward quickly when they win the ball back.
• The Finns have won none of their last three away matches, drawing one and losing two while Stjarnan are undefeated in their last two at home.

Key Players

• Emil Atlason is Stjarnan's main threat, having bagged three goals in two UEFA Conference League qualifiers and four in his last five matches in all competitions.
• Jardell Kanga, who has scored three of Ilves Tampere's seven goals in their last five, is the visitor's livewire and is their most dangerous player with a sharp touch in front of goal.

Betting Insights

• Stjarnan are the slight favorites for Thursday's UEFA Conference League qualifier at 2.12 against Ilves Tampere, but the Finnish visitors are good value at 3.18 while the draw is 3.85.
• However, the odds still point to a Stjarnan victory and the home side's steadiness, against Ilves Tampere's away woes, gives them an extra edge.

Prediction

• Tight first leg expected in Iceland
• That clash of styles could lead to a battle on the wings with Stjarnan looking to stretch the play and Ilves seeking to pounce in transition.
• Stjarnan's record across the last ten is a mixed bag - three wins, three draws and four losses - but their home record is better and they may have enough to win this one.
• Camilo Speranza took charge of the Tampere club on 6 July 2026, so the visitors are still getting to know their coach's voice.