HJK and Ilves face each other in an official match of the 2026 Veikkausliiga season. The game takes place at Töölö Football Stadium on Saturday, 16/05/2026, at 12:00 (UK Time).

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👉 Our prediction is: Ilves to win the 1st half

Ilves will travel looking for a win against HJK. Even as the away side, expect Ilves to be the primary aggressor in this match.

With HJK hardly in the best of form of late, Ilves has the perfect opportunity to capture a half-time lead on their way to a win. So our betting tip is for Ilves to win the first half.

Klubi preview

HJK comes into the match having played 7 games in the Veikkausliiga so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.57 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses.

HJK's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the Veikkausliiga, averaging 1.29 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.45.

The offence system of HJK is led by Teemu Pukki as the top scorer of the season. The finnish forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alexander Ring, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.57 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 0.91.

Ilves preview

On the other hand, Ilves comes into the match having played 6 games in the Veikkausliiga so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.83 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.

Ilves's attack has scored 12 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Veikkausliiga, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.2.

The offence system of Ilves is led by Teemu Hytönen as the top scorer of the season. The finnish forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jesse Kilo, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 1.83 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 2.5.

Head to head: HJK vs Ilves

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Home Team

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HJK

Finland - Veikkausliiga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D D W

1.6

Home W L W L D

1.4

Away L D D W D

1.2

Away Team

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Ilves

Finland - Veikkausliiga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L D L

1

Home W L D W L

1.4

Away D L D L L

0.4

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Published on 13 May 2026, at 20:13 Last updated on 13 May 2026, at 20:13