HJK vs Ilves

📍 Veikkausliiga, Finland
🕒 Saturday 16th May, 12:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

HJK average 1.7 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per home match this season. Ilves average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded in away fixtures. The form figures are level — HJK have won 30% of home games, Ilves 30% away. A tight, hard-to-call fixture.

Ilves have featured in high-scoring away games this season — Over 2.5 Goals in 70% of their away fixtures (7/10). HJK are lower at home (60%, 6/10), averaging 1.7 scored and 1.6 conceded.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season — HJK in 60% of home games (6/10), Ilves in 80% away (8/10). HJK have scored in 70% of home fixtures; Ilves in 90% of away games.

Both teams see 9+ corners in the majority of their games — HJK at 70% at home (7/10), Ilves at 70% away (7/10). Over 8.5 Corners is well supported by the data.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — HJK have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Ilves in 70% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Veikkausliiga table for the 2026 season, with HJK (th) and Ilves (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Veikkausliiga 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Oulu 6 4 0 2 12:6 +6 12
2 Inter Turku 5 3 2 0 6:2 +4 11
3 KuPS 6 3 2 1 9:7 +2 11
4 TPS 5 2 3 0 8:5 +3 9
5 HJK H 5 2 2 1 8:3 +5 8
6 VPS 5 2 2 1 4:3 +1 8
7 Lahti 4 2 0 2 4:5 -1 6
8 SJK 5 1 2 2 5:7 -2 5
9 Jaro 5 0 4 1 4:5 -1 4
10 Mariehamn 5 0 2 3 3:8 -5 2
11 Ilves A 5 0 2 3 7:11 -4 2
12 Gnistan 4 0 1 3 2:10 -8 1

Team Form

HJK (30% home wins) and Ilves (30% away wins) are evenly matched on current form. The table below suggests this could be a closely contested fixture.

HJK (Home Form) Ilves (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Lost 5 (50%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

HJK have seen both teams score in 60% of home games this season, Ilves in 80% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

HJK (Home Form) Ilves (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 8 (80%)

Match Goals

Ilves regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while HJK are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

HJK (Home Form) Ilves (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

HJK (Home Form) Ilves (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

HJK have scored 2+ goals in 40% of home games this season, Ilves in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

HJK (Home Form) Ilves (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

HJK (Home Form) Ilves (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

HJK (Home Form) Ilves (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 17 (1.7 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 16 (1.6 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)

Match Corners

Both HJK (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Ilves (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

HJK (Home Form) Ilves (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

HJK have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Ilves have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

HJK (Home Form) Ilves (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

HJK (Home Form) Ilves (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Almería vs Mirandés 19:30 BST | La Liga 2, Spain Almería have seen over 2.5 goals in 16/18 home matches this season · Mirandés have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/18 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    75% combined
  • Spalding United vs Real Bedford 15:00 BST | Non League Premier: Southern Central, England Spalding United have seen over 2.5 goals in 18/22 home matches this season · Real Bedford have seen over 2.5 goals in 14/21 away matches this season · Odds: 1.53
    74% combined
  • Albirex Niigata S vs Young Lions 12:30 BST | Premier League, Singapore Albirex Niigata S have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/8 home matches this season · Young Lions have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    72% combined
  • Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Brighton U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/10 home matches this season · West Ham United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    70% combined

HJK vs Ilves Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for HJK vs Ilves?

Over 2.5 Goals — HJK have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Ilves in 70% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, HJK or Ilves?

Both sides are evenly matched on current form — HJK have won 30% of home games, Ilves 30% away in Veikkausliiga. This looks like a closely contested fixture.

Will both teams score in the match between HJK and Ilves?

Possibly — Ilves regularly see both teams score away (80%), while HJK are lower at home (60%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between HJK and Ilves?

Possibly — Ilves regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while HJK are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: HJK or Ilves?

HJK have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 40% of home games compared to Ilves's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between HJK and Ilves?

Yes — both HJK (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Ilves (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Veikkausliiga. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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