HJK Helsinki vs Ilves Prediction

Veikkausliiga · Sat 16 May 2026
Finland flag Finland : Veikkausliiga
HJK Helsinki
12:00
⏳ Result pending · Sat 16 May
IlvesWWWDW
Kick-offSat 16 May, 12:00
Our tip1 @ 1.65
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence85%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
HJK Helsinki

No matches found.

IlvesWWWDW
17 Oct 26HSJK2 - 0Veikkausliiga
10 Oct 26AMariehamn1 - 1Veikkausliiga
19 Sep 26ATurku PS3 - 0Veikkausliiga
12 Sep 26HLahti3 - 1Veikkausliiga
08 Sep 26HFF Jaro2 - 0Veikkausliiga

Head to head

HJK Helsinki 21 · Draws 9 · Ilves 7 (37 meetings, last 10 below)

31 Aug 26Ilves1 - 2HJK HelsinkiVeikkausliiga
01 Jul 26HJK Helsinki2 - 1IlvesSuomen Cup
16 May 26HJK Helsinki2 - 2IlvesVeikkausliiga
30 Oct 25Ilves3 - 1HJK HelsinkiVeikkausliiga
29 Sep 25HJK Helsinki2 - 2IlvesVeikkausliiga
11 Aug 25HJK Helsinki5 - 1IlvesVeikkausliiga
05 Apr 25Ilves3 - 2HJK HelsinkiVeikkausliiga
28 Sep 24HJK Helsinki0 - 1IlvesVeikkausliiga
06 Jul 24Ilves3 - 0HJK HelsinkiVeikkausliiga
25 May 24HJK Helsinki1 - 1IlvesVeikkausliiga

Full head to head: HJK Helsinki vs Ilves →

Our prediction

HJK Helsinki to win

@ 1.65
Double chance
1X  •  HJK Helsinki or Draw
@ 1.18
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 2.20
Confidence
85%

Our record

Our tips on Ilveslast 20 tipped matches
11/2055%
Our tips in Veikkausliigalast 30 days
12/2255%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 45%Under 2.5: 55%
Expected goals
1.13HJK Helsinki
2.46Total
1.33Ilves

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 7.00
2 – 1 HJK Helsinki win 9% @ 7.50
1 – 0 HJK Helsinki win 8% @ 8.00 Our pick
2 – 0 HJK Helsinki win 8% @ 8.50
3 – 1 HJK Helsinki win 5% @ 12.00

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

HJK Helsinki75%
Draw18%
Ilves7%

Odds (1X2)

11.65
X3.75
24.60

HJK Helsinki vs Ilves preview

HJK Helsinki host Ilves in the Veikkausliiga (Finland) on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 12:00 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives HJK Helsinki a 75% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Ilves 7%. That makes our pick HJK Helsinki to win with 85% confidence at odds of 1.65. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (HJK Helsinki or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.

Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (1.1 for HJK Helsinki, 1.3 for Ilves). The chance of three or more goals is 45%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (75% confidence).

Form and head to head

Ilves have 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-D-W), scoring 11 and conceding 2. In their last 10 meetings, HJK Helsinki won 21, Ilves won 7 and 9 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win HJK Helsinki vs Ilves?

Our prediction is HJK Helsinki to win (85% confidence) at odds of 1.65. Win chances: HJK Helsinki 75%, draw 18%, Ilves 7%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in HJK Helsinki vs Ilves?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 45%).

What time is HJK Helsinki vs Ilves?

HJK Helsinki vs Ilves (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 12:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for HJK Helsinki vs Ilves?

The double chance 1X (HJK Helsinki or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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