Ilves host SJK in the Veikkausliiga on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Our model makes Ilves the favourite at 50%, with the draw at 24% and SJK at 26%.
Form and league position
Ilves sit 2nd of 12 with 35 points from 26 games (43 scored, 39 conceded), recent form L-W-W-W-D. SJK sit 4th of 12 with 27 points from 26 games (29 scored, 35 conceded), recent form D-D-D-W-W.
Head-to-head record
The two sides have met 4 times in our records: Ilves won 0, SJK won 1 and 3 ended level, with an average of 3.8 goals per meeting.
Goals outlook
Attack-versus-defence rates give an expected score of 1.5–1.3, about 2.8 goals in total. That puts Over 2.5 goals at 54% and both teams to score at 58%.
Team news
No injuries or suspensions are reported for either squad.
What the market says
Bookmakers price Ilves at 2.05, the draw at 3.60 and SJK at 3.30; those prices are blended into the probabilities above.
Prediction
Ilves to win (50%), most likely score 2-1.
This preview is a model projection built from league standings, recent form, goal rates, reported absences and, where available, bookmaker prices. It is refreshed automatically as new data arrives.
