Veikkausliiga
Oulu vs Ilves
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Raatin stadion
Oulu vs Ilves Prediction & Stats - Veikkausliiga 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Oulu vs Ilves carries real history into this round of the Veikkausliiga.
The two sides meet on 02/08 (Sunday) at Raatin stadion, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Oulu vs Ilves prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Oulu vs Ilves
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Oulu vs Ilves call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 31-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Oulu the side to beat, with roughly 39% 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.
Oulu Preview
Oulu reach this fixture 17 match into their Veikkausliiga. Here is where Oulu stand:
In this competition
8 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost
1.59 points per game
21 scored, at 1.24 a game
21 conceded, at 1.24 a game
Oulu, season-wide
8 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rasmus Karjalainen, 8 goals
Most assists: Rasmus Karjalainen, 2 assists
Recent results — Oulu
25/07/2026 09:30
18/07/2026 10:00
11/07/2026 10:00
27/06/2026 14:00
23/06/2026 11:00
Ilves: how they are travelling
Ilves come in 17 matches into their Veikkausliiga.
Here is what Ilves have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost
1.29 points per game
29 scored, at 1.71 a game
30 conceded, at 1.76 a game
Ilves, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yiandro Raap, 1 goals
Most assists: Jardell Kanga, 2 assists
Recent results — Ilves
30/07/2026 12:00
26/07/2026 08:00
23/07/2026 15:00
20/07/2026 11:00
16/07/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours Ilves
Ilves have generally come out ahead of Oulu in their recent meetings.
From 22 match(es):
Ilves: 13 win(s)
Oulu: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Oulu vs Ilves prediction.
Form comparison Oulu vs Ilves
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Oulu
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
L
|
1.59 |
| Home |
L
D
W
W
W
|
2.29 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 71% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.29 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 0.71 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 43% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 43% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 14% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.36 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.15 | 1.56 |
Away Team
Ilves
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.29 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 63% | 11% |
| Goals | 3.47 | 2.75 | 4.11 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.76 | 1 | 2.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 38% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 63% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 11% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.29 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.39 | 1.8 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Oulu to Win the First Half
With Oulu coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Ilves, we see good value in backing them to win the first half.
Since the odds for a full-time win may not be as rewarding, the half-time bet can be a good alternative.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Oulu vs Ilves is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
Fixture information - Oulu vs Ilves
Match: Oulu vs Ilves
Competition: Veikkausliiga
Date: Sunday, 02/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Raatin stadion
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Stats
The statistics for Oulu vs Ilves that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.06
League: 2.65
Both Teams to Score
66%
League: 52%
Over 1.5+
86%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 47%
Cards
3.78
League: 3.69
Corners
11.92
League: 9.91
Home Team
Oulu
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
L
|
1.59 |
| Home |
L
D
W
W
W
|
2.29 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 71% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.29 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 0.71 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 43% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 43% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 14% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.36 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.15 | 1.56 |
Away Team
Ilves
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.29 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 63% | 11% |
| Goals | 3.47 | 2.75 | 4.11 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.76 | 1 | 2.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 38% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 63% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 11% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.29 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.39 | 1.8 |
Corners
9.65 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
Ilves received +4% more corners than Oulu in the Veikkausliiga
10.06 / Match
Mariehamn
(9)
Gnistan
(10)
TPS
(9)
Lahti
(8)
VPS
(3)
Mariehamn
(7)
Inter Turku
(5)(8)
Lahti
(6)
TPS
(10)
Jaro
(3)
SJK
(4)
KuPS
(6)
Jaro
(3)
TPS
Cards
1.88 / Match
+10% Cards / Match
Oulu received +10% more cards than Ilves in the Veikkausliiga
1.71 / Match
Mariehamn
(4)
Gnistan
(2)
TPS
(2)
Lahti
(3)
VPS
(0)
Mariehamn
(0)
Inter Turku
(2)(1)
Lahti
(3)
TPS
(2)
Jaro
(1)
SJK
(1)
KuPS
(1)
Jaro
(1)
TPS
Goals Scored
1.24 / Match
+38%
Ilves is +38% better in terms of goals scored
1.71 / Match
Mariehamn
(1)
Gnistan
(0)
TPS
(0)
Lahti
(1)
VPS
(1)
Mariehamn
(2)
Inter Turku
(0)(1)
Lahti
(3)
TPS
(1)
Jaro
(2)
SJK
(3)
KuPS
(5)
Jaro
(1)
TPS
Goals Conceded
1.24 / Match
+30%
Ilves condeded +30% more goals than Oulu
1.76 / Match
Mariehamn
(1)
Gnistan
(2)
TPS
(3)
Lahti
(1)
VPS
(5)
Mariehamn
(1)
Inter Turku
(0)(0)
Lahti
(1)
TPS
(2)
Jaro
(2)
SJK
(4)
KuPS
(0)
Jaro
(0)
TPS
Veikkausliiga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KuPS
|
17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 36 | 2.12 |
| 2 |
Inter Turku
|
17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 31 | 1.82 |
| 3 |
HJK
|
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 28 | 1.65 |
| 4 |
Gnistan
|
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 28 | 1.65 |
| 5 |
VPS
|
17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 27 | 1.59 |
| 6 |
Oulu
|
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 27 | 1.59 |
| 7 |
Lahti
|
17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 22 | 1.29 |
| 8 |
TPS
|
17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 1.29 |
| 9 |
Ilves
|
17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 30 | -1 | 22 | 1.29 |
| 10 |
Jaro
|
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 33 | -16 | 15 | 0.88 |
| 11 |
SJK
|
17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 27 | -8 | 14 | 0.82 |
| 12 |
Mariehamn
|
17 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 36 | -27 | 5 | 0.29 |
Odds
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