Veikkausliiga
Ilves vs VPS
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
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Ilves vs VPS Prediction & Stats - Veikkausliiga 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Ilves vs VPS carries real history into this round of the Veikkausliiga.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at , 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Ilves vs VPS prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Ilves vs VPS
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Ilves vs VPS call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Ilves the side to beat, with roughly 42% 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 20 match into their Veikkausliiga. Here is where Ilves stand:
In this competition
7 won, 4 drawn, 9 lost
1.25 points per game
33 scored, at 1.65 a game
34 conceded, at 1.7 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
17/08/2026 11:00
13/08/2026 12:00
09/08/2026 11:00
06/08/2026 14:45
02/08/2026 10:00
VPS: how they are travelling
VPS come in 20 matches into their Veikkausliiga.
Here is what VPS have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 6 drawn, 6 lost
1.5 points per game
28 scored, at 1.4 a game
21 conceded, at 1.05 a game
VPS, season-wide
8 won, 6 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Luka Smyth, 7 goals
Most assists: Jayden Turfkruier, 5 assists
Recent results — VPS
14/08/2026 11:00
08/08/2026 12:00
02/08/2026 08:00
25/07/2026 10:00
18/07/2026 08:00
The head-to-head favours Ilves
Recent meetings have tended to go Ilves's way against VPS.
From 30 match(es):
Ilves: 14 win(s)
VPS: 8 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Ilves vs VPS prediction.
Form comparison Ilves vs VPS
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 |
L
W
L
W
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.11 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 67% | 9% |
| Goals | 3.35 | 2.67 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.78 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.7 | 0.89 | 2.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 33% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 0% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.26 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.45 | 1.8 |
Away Team
VPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
W
|
1.8 |
| Away |
W
L
L
D
W
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 1 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 30% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 20% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.57 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.3 | 1.37 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: VPS win or Draw
Our betting tip for this match is to back VPS to win or draw in the Double Chance market.
Playing away from home is always a challenge, but based on recent form and season statistics, VPS has shown they have what it takes to secure a positive result. Keep in mind that they only need to avoid defeat for the bet to win.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
There is a significant gap in class and quality between Ilves and VPS, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
VPS has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.
Fixture information - Ilves vs VPS
Match: Ilves vs VPS
Competition: Veikkausliiga
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Ilves vs VPS that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.39
League: 2.63
Both Teams to Score
47%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
64%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
42%
League: 48%
Cards
3.36
League: 3.68
Corners
9
League: 9.9
Home Team
Ilves
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.11 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 67% | 9% |
| Goals | 3.35 | 2.67 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.78 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.7 | 0.89 | 2.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 33% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 0% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.26 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.45 | 1.8 |
Away Team
VPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
W
|
1.8 |
| Away |
W
L
L
D
W
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 1 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 30% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 20% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.57 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.3 | 1.37 |
Corners
10.3 / Match
+14% Corners / Match
Ilves received +14% more corners than VPS in the Veikkausliiga
9 / Match
Gnistan
(3)
Mariehamn
(4)
Oulu
(4)
Lahti
(8)
TPS
(6)
Jaro
(10)
SJK
(3)(7)
TPS
(6)
Jaro
(4)
Inter Turku
(4)
KuPS
(7)
HJK
(2)
SJK
(4)
Mariehamn
Cards
1.7 / Match
+18% Cards / Match
VPS received +18% more cards than Ilves in the Veikkausliiga
2 / Match
Gnistan
(2)
Mariehamn
(1)
Oulu
(1)
Lahti
(1)
TPS
(3)
Jaro
(2)
SJK
(1)(3)
TPS
(3)
Jaro
(1)
Inter Turku
(0)
KuPS
(1)
HJK
(4)
SJK
(0)
Mariehamn
Goals Scored
1.65 / Match
+18%
Ilves is +18% better in terms of goals scored
1.4 / Match
Gnistan
(2)
Mariehamn
(2)
Oulu
(0)
Lahti
(1)
TPS
(3)
Jaro
(1)
SJK
(2)(1)
TPS
(3)
Jaro
(0)
Inter Turku
(1)
KuPS
(1)
HJK
(1)
SJK
(4)
Mariehamn
Goals Conceded
1.7 / Match
+38%
Ilves condeded +38% more goals than VPS
1.05 / Match
Gnistan
(3)
Mariehamn
(0)
Oulu
(1)
Lahti
(0)
TPS
(1)
Jaro
(2)
SJK
(2)(3)
TPS
(1)
Jaro
(1)
Inter Turku
(3)
KuPS
(2)
HJK
(0)
SJK
(0)
Mariehamn
Veikkausliiga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KuPS
|
20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 43 | 2.15 |
| 2 |
Inter Turku
|
20 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 38 | 1.9 |
| 3 |
HJK
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 23 | 9 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 4 |
Gnistan
|
20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 32 | 26 | 6 | 32 | 1.6 |
| 5 |
VPS
|
20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 30 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Oulu
|
20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 25 | -1 | 30 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
TPS
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 8 |
Lahti
|
20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 26 | 1.3 |
| 9 |
Ilves
|
20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 33 | 34 | -1 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 10 |
SJK
|
20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 18 | 0.9 |
| 11 |
Jaro
|
20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 41 | -23 | 15 | 0.75 |
| 12 |
Mariehamn
|
20 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 41 | -30 | 8 | 0.4 |
Odds
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