Veikkausliiga· Regular Season - 7· Bolt Arena
HJK Helsinki
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HJK Helsinki vs Ilves Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 16 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More HJK Helsinki vs Ilves tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5HJK Helsinki +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.07 | - |
| 1XHJK Helsinki or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Ilves +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 57% | 1.76 | - |
| X2Ilves or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 45% | 2.20 | - |
| 1HJK Helsinki to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5HJK Helsinki -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 22% | 4.52 | - |
| 2Ilves to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Ilves -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 14.62 | - |
HJK Helsinki vs Ilves preview & analysis
Match preview
HJK Helsinki host Ilves in the Veikkausliiga (Regular Season - 7) at Bolt Arena on Saturday, 16 May 2026, with kick-off at 11:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, HJK Helsinki have won 1, Ilves have won 4 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.8 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes HJK Helsinki narrow favourites: HJK Helsinki 44%, draw 38%, Ilves 18%. We expect around 2.4 goals (1.5 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 43% for over 2.5 and 45% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Veikkausliiga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  KuPS | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | +15 | 43 |
| 2 |  Inter Turku | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | +13 | 42 |
| 3 | HJK Helsinki | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | +9 | 37 |
| 4 |  Gnistan | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | +7 | 36 |
| 5 |  AC Oulu | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 34 |
| 6 |  VPS | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | +7 | 33 |
| 7 |  Lahti | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | +7 | 32 |
| 8 |  Turku PS | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | +5 | 31 |
| 9 | Ilves | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | -3 | 25 |
| 10 |  SJK | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -8 | 19 |
| 11 |  FF Jaro | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -26 | 15 |
| 12 |  Mariehamn | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | -26 | 14 |
HJK Helsinki vs Ilves: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win HJK Helsinki vs Ilves?
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HJK Helsinki are favourites. Our model gives HJK Helsinki a 44% chance of winning, Ilves 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in HJK Helsinki vs Ilves?
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We rate both teams to score at 45%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does HJK Helsinki vs Ilves kick off?
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HJK Helsinki vs Ilves kicks off at 11:00 UTC on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at Bolt Arena, Helsinki.
