Veikkausliiga
Ilves vs Lahti
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
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Ilves vs Lahti Prediction & Stats - Veikkausliiga 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Ilves vs Lahti carries real history into this round of the Veikkausliiga.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Tammela Stadium, 17:00 (UK time).
Read the Ilves vs Lahti prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Ilves vs Lahti
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Ilves vs Lahti call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Ilves the side to beat, with roughly 41% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Veikkausliiga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Ilves Preview
Ilves reach this fixture 23 match into their Veikkausliiga. Here is where Ilves stand:
In this competition
8 won, 4 drawn, 11 lost
1.22 points per game
36 scored, at 1.57 a game
37 conceded, at 1.61 a game
Ilves, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yiandro Raap, 1 goals
Most assists: Jardell Kanga, 3 assists
Recent results — Ilves
08/09/2026 11:00
31/08/2026 12:00
22/08/2026 10:00
17/08/2026 11:00
13/08/2026 12:00
Lahti: how they are travelling
Lahti come in 23 matches into their Veikkausliiga.
Here is what Lahti have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 5 drawn, 8 lost
1.52 points per game
28 scored, at 1.22 a game
20 conceded, at 0.87 a game
Lahti, season-wide
10 won, 5 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Aaron Lindholm, 5 goals
Most assists: Tòfol Montiel, 4 assists
Recent results — Lahti
08/09/2026 11:00
31/08/2026 12:00
21/08/2026 12:00
16/08/2026 10:00
09/08/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Ilves
Recent meetings have tended to go Ilves's way against Lahti.
From 31 match(es):
Ilves: 12 win(s)
Lahti: 11 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Ilves vs Lahti prediction.
Form comparison Ilves vs Lahti
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Ilves
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
L
W
|
1.22 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
W
|
1.83 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 58% | 9% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 2.5 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 1.58 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 0.92 | 2.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 33% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 58% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 8% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.31 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.49 | 1.8 |
Away Team
Lahti
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
1.52 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Away |
L
W
W
D
W
|
1.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.09 | 2.5 | 1.64 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.58 | 0.82 |
| Conceded | 0.87 | 0.92 | 0.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 42% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 17% | 36% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.49 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.09 | 1.42 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Ilves to Win
It’s hard to see any outcome other than a Ilves victory, making this our best betting tip.
They have been impressive throughout the season. Expect Ilves to live up to expectations in this matchup.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X
The home team often holds the advantage in the Double Chance market, and that’s the case in this Ilves vs Lahti clash. Our recommended bet is for Ilves to win or the match to end in a draw.
Our analysis shows Ilves as the superior side, giving them a strong chance to take all three points. But even if they don’t win outright, their ability to hold firm at home makes the 1X Double Chance bet a reliable option.
Fixture information - Ilves vs Lahti
Match: Ilves vs Lahti
Competition: Veikkausliiga
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: Tammela Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Ilves vs Lahti that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.63
League: 2.55
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
72%
League: 72%
Over 2.5+
48%
League: 45%
Cards
4.13
League: 3.75
Corners
9.52
League: 9.93
Home Team
Ilves
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
L
W
|
1.22 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
W
|
1.83 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 58% | 9% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 2.5 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 1.58 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 0.92 | 2.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 33% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 58% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 8% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.31 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.49 | 1.8 |
Away Team
Lahti
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
1.52 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Away |
L
W
W
D
W
|
1.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.09 | 2.5 | 1.64 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.58 | 0.82 |
| Conceded | 0.87 | 0.92 | 0.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 42% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 17% | 36% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.49 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.09 | 1.42 |
Corners
10.22 / Match
+7% Corners / Match
Ilves received +7% more corners than Lahti in the Veikkausliiga
9.56 / Match
Jaro
(5)
HJK
(6)
VPS
(9)
Gnistan
(3)
Mariehamn
(4)
Oulu
(4)
Lahti
(8)(2)
Mariehamn
(5)
VPS
(5)
SJK
(3)
KuPS
(5)
Inter Turku
(2)
Jaro
(8)
Ilves
Cards
1.61 / Match
+57% Cards / Match
Lahti received +57% more cards than Ilves in the Veikkausliiga
2.52 / Match
Jaro
(0)
HJK
(1)
VPS
(2)
Gnistan
(2)
Mariehamn
(1)
Oulu
(1)
Lahti
(1)(3)
Mariehamn
(2)
VPS
(4)
SJK
(3)
KuPS
(2)
Inter Turku
(0)
Jaro
(2)
Ilves
Goals Scored
1.57 / Match
+29%
Ilves is +29% better in terms of goals scored
1.22 / Match
Jaro
(2)
HJK
(1)
VPS
(0)
Gnistan
(2)
Mariehamn
(2)
Oulu
(0)
Lahti
(1)(2)
Mariehamn
(1)
VPS
(2)
SJK
(1)
KuPS
(0)
Inter Turku
(2)
Jaro
(0)
Ilves
Goals Conceded
1.61 / Match
+46%
Ilves condeded +46% more goals than Lahti
0.87 / Match
Jaro
(0)
HJK
(2)
VPS
(1)
Gnistan
(3)
Mariehamn
(0)
Oulu
(1)
Lahti
(0)(1)
Mariehamn
(0)
VPS
(1)
SJK
(2)
KuPS
(0)
Inter Turku
(0)
Jaro
(1)
Ilves
Veikkausliiga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KuPS
|
22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 38 | 23 | 15 | 43 | 1.95 |
| 2 |
Inter Turku
|
22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 42 | 1.91 |
| 3 |
HJK
|
22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 27 | 9 | 37 | 1.68 |
| 4 |
Gnistan
|
22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 36 | 1.64 |
| 5 |
Oulu
|
22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 34 | 1.55 |
| 6 |
VPS
|
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Lahti
|
22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 32 | 1.45 |
| 8 |
TPS
|
22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 31 | 1.41 |
| 9 |
Ilves
|
22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 34 | 37 | -3 | 25 | 1.14 |
| 10 |
SJK
|
22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 33 | -8 | 19 | 0.86 |
| 11 |
Jaro
|
22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 44 | -26 | 15 | 0.68 |
| 12 |
Mariehamn
|
22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 43 | -26 | 14 | 0.64 |
Odds
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