The upcoming Finland Veikkausliiga match on 22.08.2026 features a thrilling face-off between Ilves Tampere and vaasa PS. As these closely matched teams prepare to battle it out, every football fan is keen to see the outcome. Dive into our comprehensive analysis where we explore the recent forms of Ilves Tampere and vaasa PS, highlighting key players, and dissecting past match-ups. Get all the insights on yellow and red cards, player statistics, and more. Be sure to check our prediction and consider placing your bet on Ilves Tampere or vaasa PS!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Gnistan | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 32/26 | 32 |
| 5 | VPS | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 28/21 | 30 |
| 6 | AC Oulu | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 24/25 | 30 |
| 8 | Lahti | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 23/18 | 26 |
| 9 | Ilves | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 33/34 | 25 |
| 10 | SJK | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 24/31 | 18 |
Key Player Statistics: Ilves Tampere vs vaasa PS
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Ilves | 24.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| League Cup | VPS | Ilves | 07.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | VPS | 14.07.2025 | 3-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Ilves | 02.05.2025 | 1-0 |
| League Cup | Ilves | VPS | 15.02.2025 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Ilves | 04.10.2024 | 0-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | VPS | 21.07.2024 | 3-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Ilves | 07.06.2024 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ilves | VPS | 23.03.2024 | 1-2 |
| League Cup | Ilves | VPS | 03.02.2024 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | Ilves | 17.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Ilves | HNK Rijeka | 13.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Mariehamn | 09.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | HNK Rijeka | Ilves | 06.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | AC Oulu | Ilves | 02.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Ilves | Stjarnan | 30.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Lahti | 26.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Stjarnan | Ilves | 23.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | Ilves | 20.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Ilves | FC Differdange 03 | 16.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Turku PS | 14.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | FF Jaro | VPS | 08.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Inter Turku | 02.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | VPS | 25.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | HJK Helsinki | VPS | 18.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | SJK | 10.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Mariehamn | 04.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Suomen Cup | VPS | Inter Turku | 30.06.2026 | 2-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | Gnistan | VPS | 27.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | AC Oulu | 23.06.2026 | 5-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Ilves Tampere VS vaasa PS
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ilves Tampere vs vaasa PS
Bookies' predictions
Ilves Tampere
Betting Intelligence: Ilves Tampere vs vaasa PS
There's something brewing in Tampere. Ilves are hosting Vaasa PS in what looks, on paper, like a mid-table Veikkausliiga clash. But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is just another routine fixture.
The head-to-head record between these two sides is absolutely wild. Eight of their last ten competitive meetings have been decided by a single goal. Goals flow freely whenever they meet, and the most recent Veikkausliiga encounter — a 3-2 thriller back in April — tells you everything you need to know about the chaos this fixture tends to produce.
Here's what you need to watch for: Ilves are sitting ninth with 25 points from 19 games, while VPS occupy fourth spot with 30 points from 20 outings. That five-point gap matters enormously for Ilves. A win here closes the distance and reignites their top-four ambitions. A defeat, and those European dreams start fading fast.
Ilves have been Jekyll and Hyde recently. They hammered FF Jaro 5-0 at home, then shipped five goals away at Lahti. At home, though, they have genuine firepower. T. Hytönen and J. Kanga are both on four goals each, and Kanga's three assists make him the man who makes things tick. J. Kilo leads the assist charts with five — get him on the ball and Ilves cause problems.
VPS haven't been immune to inconsistency either. They've lost three of their last five league games. L. Smyth leads their attack with five goals, and here's the surprising insight most people are sleeping on: VPS have collected two red cards this season, with multiple players already on four yellow cards. In a heated fixture like this, disciplinary trouble for the visitors is very much on the cards — literally.
From a betting perspective, both teams to score looks like genuine value here at what will likely be short odds. This fixture historically delivers goals from both ends. The card market is also worth a look given VPS's disciplinary record and the intensity this rivalry generates.
I'm predicting a 2-1 Ilves win. Home advantage, a point to prove, and a crowd hungry for a statement performance. Kanga to score and assist. VPS to get a man booked in the second half.
Sunday night football in Tampere. The standings on the line. Buckle up — this one's going to be brilliant.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Riski | Finland | 35 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| S. Väisänen | Finland | 32 | Defender | 190 | 75 |
| T. Miettunen | Finland | 31 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| O. Virtanen | Finland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 88 |
| R. Leislahti | Finland | 26 | Goalkeeper | 184 | n/a |
| A. Popovitch | Finland | 30 | Midfielder | 185 | 64 |
| M. Rale | Finland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Krkalić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| M. Stjopin | Finland | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| K. Wallius | Finland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Hytönen | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | 194 | n/a |
| Oliver Pettersson | Sweden | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Kanga | Sweden | 20 | Attacker | 170 | n/a |
| J. Kilo | Finland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Baranov | Finland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Raap | Venezuela | 20 | Midfielder | 179 cm | 74 kg |
| O. Multala | Finland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Tiitinen | Finland | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Kumpu | Finland | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Goudouss Bamba | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Kouassivi-Benissan | Finland | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Vahtera | Finland | 30 | Attacker | 176 | n/a |
| M. Haukioja | Finland | 26 | Defender | 188 | 85 |
| S. Lindholm | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Räisänen | Finland | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| M. Niemi | Finland | 32 | Defender | 176 | n/a |
| Y. Daoussi | Finland | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | 74 |
| J. Muzinga | Finland | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Ali | Sweden | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Paulo Jorge Barros Pimentel Lima | Portugal | 28 | Midfielder | 186 cm | 82 kg |
| A. Kuek | Finland | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| S. van Duivenbooden | Netherlands | 24 | Attacker | 190 cm | 80 kg |
| V. Rönnberg | Sweden | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Smyth | Australia | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Turfkruier | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| E. Okereke | Nigeria | 23 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| O. Keturi | Finland | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Jalloh | Sierra Leone | 19 | Goalkeeper | 185 | n/a |
| L. Mane | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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