HJK Helsinki vs Ilves Prediction

Suomen Cup · Wed 1 Jul 2026
Finland flag Finland : Suomen Cup
HJK Helsinki
2 - 1
Full time · HT 1 - 0
Ilves
Kick-offWed 1 Jul, 17:00
Our tip1 @ 1.57 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away

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

@ 1.57
Double chance
12  •  HJK Helsinki or Ilves
@ 1.20
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.44
Confidence
75%

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
95%
Over 2.5: 94%Under 2.5: 6%
Expected goals
4.14HJK Helsinki
6.00Total
1.86Ilves

Possible correct scores

2 – 1 HJK Helsinki win 8% @ 7.50 Our pick ✓ Final score
1 – 1 Draw 8% @ 7.50
1 – 0 HJK Helsinki win 6% @ 10.00
2 – 0 HJK Helsinki win 6% @ 10.00
2 – 2 Draw 6% @ 10.00

Final score: 2 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

HJK Helsinki65%
Draw16%
Ilves19%

Odds (1X2)

11.57
X3.90
24.20

HJK Helsinki vs Ilves preview and result

HJK Helsinki and Ilves met in the Suomen Cup on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 17:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 1, 1 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives HJK Helsinki a 65% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Ilves 19%. Our pick was HJK Helsinki to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.57. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (HJK Helsinki or Ilves) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.20.

Goals: we expect about 6.0 goals (4.1 for HJK Helsinki, 1.9 for Ilves). The chance of three or more goals is 94%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (95% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

In their last 10 meetings, HJK Helsinki won 21, Ilves won 7 and 9 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for HJK Helsinki vs Ilves?

Our pre-match prediction is HJK Helsinki to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.57. Win chances: HJK Helsinki 65%, draw 16%, Ilves 19%.

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

We expect about 6.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 95% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 94%).

What time is HJK Helsinki vs Ilves?

HJK Helsinki vs Ilves (Suomen Cup) was played on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 17:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for HJK Helsinki vs Ilves?

The double chance 12 (HJK Helsinki or Ilves) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.20. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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