SJK and Ilves face each other on Saturday 05.02.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a Veikkausliiga 2026 match. The game will take place at SJK's home ground, the OmaSP Stadion.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between SJK 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 SJK vs Ilves
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1st Half Over 0.5 Goals
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SJK preview
SJK heads into the match with the following record in the Veikkausliiga: in 4 matches, SJK secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at SJK's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.
SJK has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 5 goals, of which 4 were scored in the Veikkausliiga, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jeremiah Streng, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Elias Mastokangas has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, SJK has conceded 6 goals in the Veikkausliiga (an average of 1.5 per game) and 10 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.67 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Ilves preview
Ilves comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Veikkausliiga. They have secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 0.25 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses.
Ilves's attack has been highly effective, scoring 10 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the Veikkausliiga, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.25.
Ilves's offensive system is led by Roope Riski, the team's top scorer this season. The finnish forward has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jesse Kilo. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 2.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 24 goals in 8 matches, averaging 3 per match.
Head to head: SJK vs Ilves
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
SJK
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W L W |
1.4 |
| Home | D W W L W |
2 |
| Away | L L D D W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.8 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.12 | 1.76 |
Ilves
Finland - Veikkausliiga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Home | L D W L D |
1 |
| Away | L D L L W |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 3 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 0% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.74 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.53 | 1.8 |
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