Veikkausliiga· Regular Season - 22· Tammela Stadium
Ilves
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Ilves vs HJK Helsinki Prediction & Betting Tips
Monday, 31 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Ilves vs HJK Helsinki tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5HJK Helsinki +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 91% | 1.10 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 80% | 1.25 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Ilves +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| X2HJK Helsinki or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| 1XIlves or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 60% | 1.68 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 45% | 2.21 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 40% | 2.48 | - |
| 2HJK Helsinki to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| 1Ilves to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH2 -1.5HJK Helsinki -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 22% | 4.53 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 20% | 4.98 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Ilves -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 9% | 11.05 | - |
Ilves vs HJK Helsinki preview & analysis
Match preview
Ilves host HJK Helsinki in the Veikkausliiga (Regular Season - 22) at Tammela Stadium on Monday, 31 August 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 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, Ilves have won 2, HJK Helsinki have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 4.3 goals, and both teams scored in 6 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes HJK Helsinki narrow favourites: Ilves 23%, draw 38%, HJK Helsinki 39%. We expect around 2.3 goals (0.9 - 1.4 in expected goals), with 40% 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 |
Ilves vs HJK Helsinki: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Ilves vs HJK Helsinki?
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HJK Helsinki are favourites. Our model gives Ilves a 23% chance of winning, HJK Helsinki 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Ilves vs HJK Helsinki?
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We rate both teams to score at 45%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Ilves vs HJK Helsinki kick off?
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Ilves vs HJK Helsinki kicks off at 16:00 UTC on Monday, 31 August 2026 at Tammela Stadium, Tampere.
