Prepare for an intense Finland Veikkausliiga face-off on 23.06.2026 as KuPS meets Ilves Tampere. Though KuPS has the edge, Ilves Tampere is known to pull off upsets. Our exhaustive match preview includes detailed team analyses, key player performance, and strategic evaluations. Make sure to read our prediction to enhance your betting strategy.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Turku | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 20/11 | 26 |
| 2 | KuPS | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 19/12 | 24 |
| 3 | AC Oulu | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 16/8 | 22 |
| 7 | Turku PS | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12/11 | 15 |
| 8 | Ilves | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19/21 | 15 |
| 9 | Lahti | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14/14 | 11 |
Key Player Statistics: KuPS vs Ilves Tampere
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x 1 x 4KuPS vs Ilves Tampere Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | KuPS | 04.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League Cup | KuPS | Ilves | 14.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | KuPS | 16.10.2025 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Ilves | 14.09.2025 | 2-4 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Ilves | 14.06.2025 | 0-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | KuPS | 21.05.2025 | 3-0 |
| League Cup | KuPS | Ilves | 18.01.2025 | 3-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ilves | KuPS | 20.12.2024 | 2-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | KuPS | 24.09.2024 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Ilves | 18.08.2024 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | KuPS | 17.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | KuPS | 13.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Suomen Cup | KuPS | VPS | 10.06.2026 | 0-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Inter Turku | 30.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Suomen Cup | JäPS | KuPS | 26.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Lahti | 23.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | FF Jaro | 20.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | KuPS | 16.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Suomen Cup | PK-35 | KuPS | 12.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | SJK | 08.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | FF Jaro | 17.06.2026 | 5-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Turku PS | 13.06.2026 | 1-0 |
| Suomen Cup | Ilves | Lahti | 10.06.2026 | 5-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | Ilves | 30.05.2026 | 5-0 |
| Suomen Cup | Ilves | Turku PS | 27.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Gnistan | 23.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Inter Turku | 20.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | HJK Helsinki | Ilves | 16.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Suomen Cup | P-Iirot | Ilves | 13.05.2026 | 0-4 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | AC Oulu | 08.05.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: KuPS VS Ilves Tampere
Last 20 Matches Statistics: KuPS vs Ilves Tampere
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: KuPS vs Ilves Tampere
There's a genuine gap opening up in the Veikkausliiga title race, and this weekend's clash at KuPS could widen it considerably. The hosts sit third in the table with 21 points from 12 games. Ilves Tampere, by contrast, are eighth with just 12 points from 11 outings. That difference in quality isn't just about table positions — it tells a deeper story.
KuPS have been the more consistent side all season. Their 17 goals scored against 11 conceded shows a team that knows how to control games. Ilves have been leaky at the back, shipping 21 goals already. That's a number that should worry their travelling support and, frankly, should excite anyone eyeing the goals markets tonight.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record between these two is genuinely fascinating. In their last league meeting back in April, KuPS won 3-1 away at Ilves. Before that, Ilves took a stunning 3-0 win at KuPS in June 2025. This rivalry swings hard. But the pattern right now clearly favours the home side.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Ilves being a dangerous cup side. Yes, they beat KuPS 1-0 in the League Cup earlier this year. But cup form and league form are different animals, and in Veikkausliiga action, KuPS have looked sharper, harder to break down, and more clinical.
J. Moreno leads the KuPS attack with four league goals in ten matches. He's the man to watch. Against an Ilves defence that has been regularly undone this season, he could be very dangerous indeed. The anytime scorer market on Moreno looks like genuine value at whatever price your bookmaker is offering.
One surprising insight buried in the data — KuPS have three players who have each accumulated four or more yellow cards this season. That disciplinary edge means they can be physical and aggressive. Against an Ilves side with their own discipline issues, including a red card for Goudouss Bamba, this game could have a feisty edge that the bookmakers might underestimate.
The odds reflect a comfortable home win, with KuPS at 1.70. I think that's about right, but the value might actually sit in KuPS to win and both teams to score. Ilves have enough attacking spark — Stjopin and Hytönen both on two goals — to nick one. But KuPS at home should have too much overall.
My prediction: KuPS 2-1 Ilves Tampere. Moreno scores. Ilves grab a consolation. KuPS take the three points and keep pushing up that table.
This is a fixture where the gap in quality meets genuine rivalry tension. It won't be dull. Get yourself in front of a screen for this one — Finnish football at its most competitive is something special.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Adams | Ghana | 31 | Defender | 188 cm | 90 kg |
| J. Kreidl | Austria | 30 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 86 |
| G. Engvall | Sweden | 30 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 85 kg |
| C. Antwi | Ghana | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Moreno | Nicaragua | 31 | Attacker | 183 | 82 |
| P. Pennanen | Finland | 35 | Midfielder | 181 | 73 |
| A. Heinonen | Finland | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| S. Savolainen | Finland | 29 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| S. Heiskanen | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Hämäläinen | Finland | 25 | Defender | 184 | 79 |
| J. Luyeye-Lutumba | Congo DR | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Gasc | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 172 | 67 |
| O. Ruoppi | Finland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Kabuye | Sweden | 23 | Midfielder | 182 | 75 |
| N. Kujasalo | Finland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Armah | Ghana | 22 | Defender | 178 | n/a |
| B. Magassa | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Soumahoro | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Ville Kauppinen | Finland | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Eetu Siltanen | Finland | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Riski | Finland | 34 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| S. Väisänen | Finland | 32 | Defender | 190 | 75 |
| T. Miettunen | Finland | 31 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| O. Virtanen | Finland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 88 |
| A. Popovitch | Finland | 29 | 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 | 23 | Midfielder | 194 | n/a |
| A. Raymond | Trinidad and Tobago | 25 | Midfielder | 170 | 65 |
| 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 | 19 | 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 |
KuPS vs Ilves Tampere match odds
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