Watch as SJK and Ilves Tampere go head-to-head in the Finland Veikkausliiga on 02.05.2026. This matchup is too close to call, with each team bringing their A-game. Our comprehensive breakdown covers everything from historical matchups in the Finland Veikkausliiga to potential game changers. Check out our prediction for SJK vs. Ilves Tampere and place a well-informed bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | VPS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3/3 | 5 |
| 8 | SJK | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4/6 | 4 |
| 9 | FF Jaro | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2/3 | 3 |
| 10 | Mariehamn | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3/7 | 2 |
| 11 | Ilves | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6/10 | 1 |
| 12 | Gnistan | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2/10 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: SJK vs Ilves Tampere
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Cup | Ilves | SJK | 18.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | SJK | 03.11.2025 | 3-3 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | Ilves | 04.10.2025 | 2-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | Ilves | 05.07.2025 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | SJK | 18.06.2025 | 2-3 |
| League Cup | Ilves | SJK | 25.01.2025 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | SJK | 19.10.2024 | 4-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | SJK | 19.06.2024 | 2-2 |
| Suomen Cup | Ilves | SJK | 15.06.2024 | 2-4 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | Ilves | 19.04.2024 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | FF Jaro | 24.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Veikkausliiga | Turku PS | SJK | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Suomen Cup | HaPK Edustus | SJK | 14.04.2026 | 1-6 |
| Veikkausliiga | SJK | Mariehamn | 10.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Veikkausliiga | HJK Helsinki | SJK | 04.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SJK | KuPS | 27.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | HJK Helsinki | SJK | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SJK | FF Jaro | 18.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gnistan | SJK | 14.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SJK | Turku PS | 07.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Veikkausliiga | Ilves | KuPS | 04.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ilves | MP | 27.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | Inter Turku | Ilves | 14.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ilves | Haka | 07.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Cup | Ilves | AC Oulu | 21.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| League Cup | Ilves | SJK | 18.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| League Cup | KuPS | Ilves | 14.02.2026 | 0-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: SJK VS Ilves Tampere
Last 20 Matches Statistics: SJK vs Ilves Tampere
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: SJK vs Ilves Tampere
There's something about this fixture that just gets under your skin. SJK hosting Ilves Tampere in the Finland Veikkausliiga is never a dull affair, and the numbers back that up in the most entertaining way possible.
Look at the head-to-head record and you'll immediately notice something striking. These two sides simply cannot stop scoring against each other. Six of their last ten Veikkausliiga meetings have produced three or more goals. The most recent league clash ended 3-3. Before that, SJK won 2-1 at home, and Ilves smashed them 4-0. This is not a fixture for the faint-hearted, and if you're eyeing the Over 2.5 goals market, the historical evidence is practically begging you to pay attention.
Here's what you need to watch for though — both teams are currently struggling. SJK sit eighth with four points from four games, having conceded six already. Ilves are even worse off, down in eleventh with just one point and ten goals conceded. Neither defence looks remotely solid right now.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that SJK are the comfortable home favourites here. Yes, the odds price them at 2.50, with Ilves slightly shorter at 2.40. But SJK have just been hammered 3-0 by HJK Helsinki and lost 2-0 to Turku PS in back-to-back league games. Their confidence is fragile.
The insider detail casual fans will miss is SJK's disciplinary problem. S. Yussif already carries seven yellow cards, and V. Gasc has five. In a heated local derby atmosphere, a card or two is almost certain. The bookings market looks genuinely interesting here.
Tactically, K. Paananen is SJK's biggest threat with eight goals last season. If he gets half a yard against an Ilves backline that has shipped ten goals in four games, he will punish them. Ilves' most-booked player S. Väisänen, with ten yellows to his name, will have his hands full keeping Paananen quiet — and may not last the full ninety minutes.
My bold prediction: both teams score, the game produces at least three goals total, and Paananen gets on the scoresheet. I'm leaning toward SJK edging this one at home, but only just — call it a narrow 2-1 win for the hosts.
Saturday night football in Finland, two struggling sides, goals guaranteed in the history books, and genuine drama on the cards. Get yourself ready for this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Moreno | Nicaragua | 31 | Attacker | 183 | 82 |
| R. Karjalainen | Finland | 30 | Attacker | 185 | 79 |
| S. Chukwudi | Faroe Islands | 22 | Defender | 195 | n/a |
| Kelvin Pires | Cape Verde | 25 | Defender | 193 | 87 |
| Babacar Fati | Portugal | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Bojang | Gambia | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Rodríguez | Nicaragua | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| T. Koivisto | Finland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Laine | Finland | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Liljaniemi | Finland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Könkkölä | Finland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| G. Oksanen | Finland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Tessilimi | Benin | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Atarah | Finland | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Machaal | Finland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Lehto | Finland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Tahmbi | Nigeria | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Sulaiman | Finland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Lahti | Finland | 17 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| P. Padera | Zimbabwe | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Aspegren | Finland | 32 | Defender | 172 | 72 |
| A. Akinyemi | Nigeria | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Keita | USA | 26 | Defender | 188 cm | 81 kg |
| F. Krkalić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Moisio | Finland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Jukkola | Finland | 23 | Attacker | 185 | n/a |
| N. Hasa | Finland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Korri | Finland | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| L. Väyrynen | Finland | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| V. Ulundu | Finland | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| I. Talvitie | Finland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Väisänen | Finland | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Tulehmo | Finland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Suvanne | Finland | 19 | Defender | 177 | n/a |
| E. Turkki | Finland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Multala | Finland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Sovelius | Finland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Piu Piu | Brazil | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| V. Kumpu | Finland | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Veinbergs | Latvia | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
SJK vs Ilves Tampere match odds
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