Ilves and Oulu face each other on Friday 05.08.2026, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a Veikkausliiga 2026 match. The game will take place at Ilves's home ground, the Tammelan Stadion.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Ilves and Oulu, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Ilves vs Oulu
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Ilves Win
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Ilves preview
Ilves heads into the match with the following record in the Veikkausliiga: in 5 matches, Ilves secured 0 victories, 2 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 0.4 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Ilves's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.
Ilves has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 11 goals, of which 7 were scored in the Veikkausliiga, resulting in an average of 1.4 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Roope Riski, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Jesse Kilo has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Ilves has conceded 11 goals in the Veikkausliiga (an average of 2.2 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.78 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Oulu preview
Oulu comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the Veikkausliiga. They have secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses.
Oulu's attack has been highly effective, scoring 12 goals during this period. Of that total, 12 were netted in the Veikkausliiga, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.
Oulu's offensive system is led by Rasmus Karjalainen, the team's top scorer this season. The finnish forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Elias Kallio. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 6 goals in 6 matches, averaging 1 per match.
Head to head: Ilves vs Oulu
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Ilves
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Home | L D W L D |
1 |
| Away | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 2.2 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 0% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.74 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.8 | 1.53 | 1.87 |
Oulu
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Away | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3 | 1.5 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.5 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 100% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.2 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.12 | 1.36 |
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