KuPS and Ilves face each other on Tuesday 06.23.2026, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a Veikkausliiga 2026 match. The game will take place at KuPS's home ground, the Savon Sanomat Areena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Kuopion Palloseura and Ilves, 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 KuPS vs Ilves
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KuPS preview
KuPS heads into the match with the following record in the Veikkausliiga: in 13 matches, Kuopion Palloseura secured 6 victories, 6 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.85 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Kuopion Palloseura's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
KuPS has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 31 goals, of which 19 were scored in the Veikkausliiga, resulting in an average of 1.46 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jaime José Moreno Ciorciari, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Otto Ruoppi has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, KuPS has conceded 12 goals in the Veikkausliiga (an average of 0.92 per game) and 30 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.03 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Ilves preview
Ilves comes into the game with 12 matches played so far in the Veikkausliiga. They have secured 4 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses.
Ilves's attack has been highly effective, scoring 23 goals during this period. Of that total, 19 were netted in the Veikkausliiga, with an average of 1.58 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.44.
Ilves's offensive system is led by Teemu Hytönen, the team's top scorer this season. The finnish forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jesse Kilo. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.75 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 35 goals in 16 matches, averaging 2.19 per match.
Head to head: KuPS vs Ilves
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
KuPS
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Home | D W W D D |
1.8 |
| Away | W D D L D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 57% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.38 | 2.29 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.46 | 1.57 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.92 | 0.71 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 57% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 43% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 14% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 57% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.79 | 1.72 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 1.01 | 1.16 |
Ilves
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Away | L D D L D |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.83 | 3.83 |
| Scored | 1.58 | 1.83 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 33% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 0% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 67% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 1.31 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.29 | 1.91 |
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