Ilves sit 9th in the Veikkausliiga on 25 points from 22 matches, having scored 34 and conceded 37. The model rates their attack at 0.56× the league average and their defence at 1.70× goals conceded, where 1 is average and a lower defensive figure is better — below average at both ends by these numbers. Across their last 5 league matches they have 2 wins and 3 defeats, most recently beating Lahti 3-1 at home. That is 1.14 points a match, scoring 1.55 and conceding 1.68 per game across 7 wins, 4 draws and 11 defeats. That leaves them 18 points behind KuPS at the top, in a table of 12. Among the 12 rated sides in the division that is the 4th-best attack and the 4th-best defence. They scored in 4 of those 5 and kept 1 clean sheet. Next they travel to Turku PS in the Veikkausliiga on 19 September 2026, a match the model gives them 34%.
Model rating
How the model rates this team from its recent expected-goals output, relative to the league average — how the ratings are built.
Veikkausliiga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 38 | 23 | +15 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter Turku | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 29 | 16 | +13 | 42 |
| 3 | HJK Helsinki | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 27 | +9 | 37 |
| 4 | Gnistan | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 29 | +7 | 36 |
| 5 | AC Oulu | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 34 |
| 6 | VPS | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 22 | +7 | 33 |
| 7 | Lahti | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 19 | +7 | 32 |
| 8 | Turku PS | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 23 | +5 | 31 |
| 9 | Ilves | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 34 | 37 | -3 | 25 |
| 10 | SJK | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 33 | -8 | 19 |
| 11 | FF Jaro | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 44 | -26 | 15 |
| 12 | Mariehamn | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 43 | -26 | 14 |
Ilves sit 9 of 12, as the table stands today. Every competition we cover.
Recent league form
- W3-1Lahti12 September 2026
- W2-0FF Jaro8 September 2026
- L1-2HJK Helsinki31 August 2026
- L0-1VPS22 August 2026
- L2-3away to Gnistan17 August 2026
Last 5 league matches, most recent first.
Next match: Ilves vs Turku PS
Ilves travel to Turku PS at Veritas Stadion, Turku on 19 September 2026, 12:00 UTC. The model makes it 34% Ilves, 32% draw and 34% Turku PS, with a most likely scoreline of 1-0. It projects 1.07 expected goals for Ilves against 1.08. Beyond the result it puts both teams to score at 44% and over 2.5 goals at 36%.
Full preview and model analysis for Ilves vs Turku PS
Recent meetings with Turku PS
- 20 July 2026Turku PS 1–3 IlvesVeikkausliiga
- 13 June 2026Ilves 1–0 Turku PSVeikkausliiga
- 27 May 2026Ilves 1–0 Turku PSSuomen Cup
- 26 April 2023Turku PS 0–2 IlvesSuomen Cup
- 25 March 2023Ilves 2–0 Turku PSFriendlies Clubs
The last 5 meetings between the two, most recent first.
Upcoming fixtures
Recent results
Leading scorers
- T. Hytönen6 goals
- J. Kanga4 goals3 assists
- M. Stjopin2 goals1 assists
- E. Tamminen2 goals1 assists
League goals this season.