As FC Lahti and Ilves Tampere prepare to face off in the Finland Veikkausliiga on 30.05.2026, anticipation builds for this evenly matched clash. With both teams showing strong performances this season, predicting an outcome becomes a thrilling challenge. Dive into our expert analysis, explore past match stats, and get the best betting tips. Be sure to read our full prediction and place your bets confidently.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Turku PS | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10/8 | 12 |
| 7 | Ilves | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13/16 | 9 |
| 8 | Gnistan | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10/13 | 8 |
| 9 | Lahti | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7/10 | 8 |
| 10 | FF Jaro | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7/15 | 7 |
Key Player Statistics: FC Lahti vs Ilves Tampere
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | Ilves | 29.06.2024 | 2-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Lahti | 06.04.2024 | 0-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | Ilves | 21.10.2023 | 1-5 |
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | Ilves | 03.09.2023 | 3-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Lahti | 03.06.2023 | 2-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Lahti | 09.10.2022 | 1-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | Ilves | 29.07.2022 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Lahti | 18.06.2022 | 3-2 |
| League Cup | Ilves | Lahti | 19.02.2022 | 3-4 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | Lahti | 11.09.2021 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suomen Cup | Mariehamn | Lahti | 26.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | KuPS | Lahti | 23.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | VPS | 18.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Suomen Cup | Lahti | MP | 13.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | Mariehamn | 10.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | HJK Helsinki | Lahti | 04.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Suomen Cup | Union Plaani | Lahti | 28.04.2026 | 2-4 |
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | AC Oulu | 25.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Lahti | Inter Turku | 18.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Suomen Cup | Kooteepee | Lahti | 13.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | Ilves | 02.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | VPS | Ilves | 24.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Mariehamn | Ilves | 18.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Veikkausliiga | Inter Turku | Ilves | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: FC Lahti VS Ilves Tampere
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FC Lahti vs Ilves Tampere
Bookies' predictions
FC Lahti
Betting Intelligence: FC Lahti vs Ilves Tampere
htmlThere's something quietly fierce about Finnish football rivalries, and when FC Lahti host Ilves Tampere in the Veikkausliiga, you can feel the tension even through the cool northern air. Both clubs sit in the bottom half of the table and both desperately need three points. This isn't about glory right now. It's about survival and momentum.
Here's what you need to watch for: neither of these teams is particularly good at keeping the ball out of their own net. Lahti have conceded 10 goals in just 8 league games. Ilves are even worse, shipping 16 in 9 matches. When two leaky defences meet, goals tend to follow.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a dull mid-table Finnish fixture. The head-to-head history tells a different story. Of the last six Veikkausliiga meetings between these sides, five have produced three or more goals. The last time they met, back in June 2024, it finished 2-2. Before that, Ilves hammered Lahti 5-1 in October 2023. This fixture has teeth.
That Over 2.5 Goals market looks genuinely attractive here. I'd go further and say both teams scoring is almost nailed on based on the data in front of us. Both sides are scoring but both are conceding freely. That's a combination bettors should not ignore.
Ilves hold a slight structural advantage coming in. They've played one more game and their goal tally of 13 suggests more attacking intent than Lahti's modest 7. J. Kilo has been their creative engine with 3 assists already this season — the most of any player in this fixture by some distance. If he finds space in midfield, Lahti will struggle to contain the damage.
For Lahti, Martim Ferreira leads the scoring charts with just 2 goals. That tells you everything about how muted their attack has been. They need more from Tòfol Montiel, who contributes in both goals and assists but hasn't been prolific enough.
Here's a surprising detail that casual fans will completely miss: Ilves have drawn three of their last five away or neutral-venue league games. Combined with Lahti's two home draws already this season, the Draw at 3.25 represents genuine value if you're hunting for an alternative angle.
My prediction? Ilves edge this 2-1, with Kilo involved in the decisive moment. But expect a yellow card or two along the way — both teams have been among the most carded sides in their respective fixtures this year.
Set your alarm. This one won't be pretty, but it will absolutely be entertaining.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Sans | France | 27 | Defender | 176 cm | 70 kg |
| Tòfol Montiel | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 64 kg |
| E. Andersson | Sweden | 29 | Midfielder | 179 cm | 78 kg |
| M. Sarr | Finland | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| V. Vehkonen | Finland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Kabashi | Finland | 30 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| J. Lehtonen | Finland | 26 | Defender | 181 | n/a |
| R. Yapi | France | 25 | Defender | 178 cm | 70 kg |
| Y. Cassubie | France | 25 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 78 kg |
| O. Koskinen | Finland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Heikkinen | Finland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Inkinen | Finland | 22 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| Martim Ferreira | Portugal | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Lindholm | Finland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Maukonen | Finland | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Belabid | Finland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Ojanen | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Neemias | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| N. Gianini Dantas | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Muller | 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 | 23 | 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 |
FC Lahti vs Ilves Tampere match odds
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