Veikkausliiga
Ilves vs Lahti
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 - 13:00 (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 26/07 (Sunday) at , 13:00 (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
Ilves Win
Last updated on 23-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Ilves the side to beat, with roughly 43% 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 16 match into their Veikkausliiga. Here is where Ilves stand:
In this competition
5 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost
1.19 points per game
28 scored, at 1.75 a game
30 conceded, at 1.88 a game
Ilves, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yiandro Raap, 1 goals
Most assists: Jardell Kanga, 2 assists
Recent results — Ilves
23/07/2026 15:00
20/07/2026 11:00
16/07/2026 12:00
08/07/2026 13:30
04/07/2026 10:00
Lahti: how they are travelling
Lahti come in 16 matches into their Veikkausliiga.
Here is what Lahti have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost
1.38 points per game
20 scored, at 1.25 a game
15 conceded, at 0.94 a game
Lahti, season-wide
6 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Neemias Benavenuto Barbosa, 4 goals
Most assists: Tòfol Montiel, 3 assists
Recent results — Lahti
20/07/2026 12:00
11/07/2026 08:00
04/07/2026 08:00
27/06/2026 14:00
23/06/2026 11:00
The head-to-head
Over 30 recent meetings between Ilves and Lahti:
Ilves: 11 win(s)
Lahti: 11 win(s)
Drawn: 8
An even record like this keeps the Ilves vs Lahti prediction genuinely open.
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
D
L
W
|
1.19 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
L
|
1.86 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 57% | 11% |
| Goals | 3.63 | 3 | 4.11 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 1.86 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 1.14 | 2.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 43% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 57% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 11% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.29 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.42 | 1.8 |
Away Team
Lahti
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
D
|
1.38 |
| Home |
W
W
W
D
L
|
1.67 |
| Away |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 44% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.19 | 2.44 | 1.86 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.56 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.89 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 44% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 44% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 22% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.47 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.06 | 1.41 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Ilves vs Lahti
Match: Ilves vs Lahti
Competition: Veikkausliiga
Date: Sunday, 26/07/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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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
2.43
League: 2.67
Both Teams to Score
43%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
64%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
43%
League: 47%
Cards
4.85
League: 3.69
Corners
8.29
League: 9.91
Home Team
Ilves
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
L
W
|
1.19 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
L
|
1.86 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 57% | 11% |
| Goals | 3.63 | 3 | 4.11 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 1.86 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 1.14 | 2.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 43% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 57% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 11% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.29 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.42 | 1.8 |
Away Team
Lahti
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
D
|
1.38 |
| Home |
W
W
W
D
L
|
1.67 |
| Away |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 44% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.19 | 2.44 | 1.86 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.56 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.89 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 44% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 44% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 22% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.47 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.06 | 1.41 |
Corners
9.69 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
Ilves received +4% more corners than Lahti in the Veikkausliiga
9.32 / Match
TPS
(6)
Jaro
(10)
SJK
(3)
KuPS
(4)
Jaro
(6)
TPS
(3)
Lahti
(3)(7)
Mariehamn
(6)
HJK
(10)
Gnistan
(1)
Oulu
(5)
TPS
(6)
Gnistan
(8)
SJK
Cards
1.75 / Match
+46% Cards / Match
Lahti received +46% more cards than Ilves in the Veikkausliiga
2.56 / Match
TPS
(3)
Jaro
(2)
SJK
(1)
KuPS
(1)
Jaro
(1)
TPS
(1)
Lahti
(3)(0)
Mariehamn
(2)
HJK
(2)
Gnistan
(2)
Oulu
(4)
TPS
(3)
Gnistan
(3)
SJK
Goals Scored
1.75 / Match
+40%
Ilves is +40% better in terms of goals scored
1.25 / Match
TPS
(3)
Jaro
(1)
SJK
(2)
KuPS
(3)
Jaro
(5)
TPS
(1)
Lahti
(0)(2)
Mariehamn
(2)
HJK
(1)
Gnistan
(1)
Oulu
(0)
TPS
(0)
Gnistan
(2)
SJK
Goals Conceded
1.88 / Match
+50%
Ilves condeded +50% more goals than Lahti
0.94 / Match
TPS
(1)
Jaro
(2)
SJK
(2)
KuPS
(4)
Jaro
(0)
TPS
(0)
Lahti
(5)(0)
Mariehamn
(0)
HJK
(0)
Gnistan
(1)
Oulu
(0)
TPS
(1)
Gnistan
(3)
SJK
Veikkausliiga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KuPS
|
16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 33 | 2.06 |
| 2 |
Inter Turku
|
16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 31 | 1.94 |
| 3 |
VPS
|
16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 1.69 |
| 4 |
Oulu
|
16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 1.63 |
| 5 |
HJK
|
16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 25 | 1.56 |
| 6 |
Gnistan
|
16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 25 | 1.56 |
| 7 |
Lahti
|
16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 1.38 |
| 8 |
TPS
|
16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 22 | 1.38 |
| 9 |
Ilves
|
16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 19 | 1.19 |
| 10 |
SJK
|
16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 25 | -7 | 14 | 0.88 |
| 11 |
Jaro
|
16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 32 | -17 | 12 | 0.75 |
| 12 |
Mariehamn
|
16 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 35 | -27 | 4 | 0.25 |
Odds
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