Get Premium

Ilves vs HJK Helsinki Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips

Finland · VeikkausliigaMon, 31 Aug 2026

Ilves

9th in table · 25 pts

WWWDW

Mon, 31 Aug 202617:00

1 : 2

Full time

HJK Helsinki

3rd in table · 37 pts

WWWDW

Pre-match win probability

25.6%Ilves23.1%Draw51.3%HJK Helsinki

Our prediction

X2 · Ilves

Ilves vs HJK Helsinki listed tip from the board.

Odds1.28
Confidence51.3%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Ilves 25.6%
  • Draw 23.1%
  • HJK Helsinki 51.3%

Season statistics

Veikkausliiga · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

IlvesHJK Helsinki
Goals scored (avg)
1.92.6
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
0.81.1
Wins
711
Played
2222

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

Ilves5W 2D 2L in last 9
  • 17 OctIlves2 – 0SJKW
  • 10 OctMariehamn1 – 1IlvesD
  • 3 OctIlves3 – 0HakaW
  • 19 SeptTurku PS0 – 3IlvesW
  • 12 SeptIlves3 – 1LahtiW
  • 8 SeptIlves2 – 0FF JaroW
  • 22 AugIlves0 – 1VPSL
  • 17 AugGnistan3 – 2IlvesL
  • 13 AugIlves1 – 1HNK RijekaD
HJK Helsinki5W 3D 1L in last 9
  • 29 OctInter Turku2 – 4HJK HelsinkiW
  • 25 OctHJK Helsinki2 – 2KuPSD
  • 17 OctHJK Helsinki4 – 0GnistanW
  • 12 OctAC Oulu3 – 4HJK HelsinkiW
  • 8 OctHJK Helsinki6 – 0VPSW
  • 18 SeptGnistan1 – 1HJK HelsinkiD
  • 13 SeptKuPS0 – 0HJK HelsinkiD
  • 9 SeptHJK Helsinki2 – 1Inter TurkuW
  • 5 SeptInter Turku1 – 0HJK HelsinkiL
H2H
Head to headIlves 4W · 3D · HJK Helsinki 2W · 3.6 goals a game
  • 1 JulHJK Helsinki2 – 1Ilves
  • 16 MayHJK Helsinki2 – 2Ilves
  • 30 OctIlves3 – 1HJK Helsinki
  • 29 SeptHJK Helsinki2 – 2Ilves
  • 11 AugHJK Helsinki5 – 1Ilves
  • 5 AprIlves3 – 2HJK Helsinki
  • 28 SeptHJK Helsinki0 – 1Ilves
  • 6 JulIlves3 – 0HJK Helsinki
  • 25 MayHJK Helsinki1 – 1Ilves

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

Goal lineOverUnder
0.5 goals23.1% · 1.021.2% · 19
1.5 goals20.7% · 1.144.3% · 5.5
2.5 goals15.4% · 1.539.8% · 2.4
3.5 goals10.5% · 2.2515% · 1.57

Both teams to score

Yes60.9%
No39.1%

Double chance

1X39.6%
X260.4%

Match result

Ilves3.6
Draw4
HJK Helsinki1.8

Both teams to score

Yes60.9% · 1.53
No39.1% · 2.38

1X

Chance39.6%
Odds1.95

X2

Chance60.4%
Odds1.28

Ilves

Chance25.6%
Odds3.6

Draw

Chance23.1%
Odds4

HJK Helsinki

Chance51.3%
Odds1.8

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: X2 at 1.28

IlvesHJK Helsinki
Recent form49%51%
Attack42%58%
Defence54%46%
Goals model42%58%
Head-to-head61%39%
Overall33%67%

Trends

Trend · Veikkausliiga

Ilves scored 1.9 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Veikkausliiga

Ilves conceded 0.8 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Veikkausliiga

Failed to score in 1 of those 9.

Trend · Veikkausliiga

Kept a clean sheet in 4 of those 9.

Ilves vs HJK Helsinki: prediction & preview

Finland · Veikkausliiga · Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Ilves meet HJK Helsinki in the Finland, Veikkausliiga on 31 August 2026 at 17:00 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 1–2.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is HJK Helsinki at 1.8. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 51.3% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

The 2.5-goal line is priced shorter on Over 2.5 (1.53, about 61.1% after the margin). Both teams to score is shorter on Yes at 1.53.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

Ilves vs HJK Helsinki FAQs

4 questions

What time is the Ilves vs HJK Helsinki match?

Kickoff is 17:00 on 31 August 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

What are the safest picks for Ilves vs HJK Helsinki?

HJK Helsinki is the safest-priced 1X2 pick at 1.8. The margin-adjusted share is about 51.3%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over 2.5 is 1.53 and under 2.5 is 2.4.

Do both teams score on this match?

Both teams to score is priced at 1.53. That is a market price, not a forecast that both sides will score.