KuPS vs Ilves Prediction, H2H & Stats
Finland: Veikkausliiga
· Regular Season - 12 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
1 - 3
KuPS
0 - 1
Ilves
1 - 1
KuPS
2 - 4
Ilves
0 - 3
Ilves
3 - 0
KuPS
3 - 4
Ilves
2 - 2
KuPS
1 - 0
KuPS
Veikkausliiga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS |
22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 38:23 | +15 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter Turku |
22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 29:16 | +13 | 42 |
| 3 | HJK Helsinki |
22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36:27 | +9 | 37 |
| 4 | Gnistan |
22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 36:29 | +7 | 36 |
| 5 | AC Oulu |
22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 25:25 | 0 | 34 |
| 6 | VPS |
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 29:22 | +7 | 33 |
| 7 | Lahti |
22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26:19 | +7 | 32 |
| 8 | Turku PS |
22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 28:23 | +5 | 31 |
| 9 | Ilves |
22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 34:37 | -3 | 25 |
| 10 | SJK |
22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 25:33 | -8 | 19 |
| 11 | FF Jaro |
22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18:44 | -26 | 15 |
| 12 | Mariehamn |
22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17:43 | -26 | 14 |
Top scorers
Veikkausliiga
M. Borchers
HJK Helsinki
13goals
T. Hytönen
Ilves
9goals
H. Sjögrell
Inter Turku
7goals
J. Moreno
KuPS
7goals
Martim Ferreira
Lahti
5goals
A. Akinyemi
Gnistan
5goals
L. Smyth
VPS
5goals
T. Pukki
HJK Helsinki
4goals
E. Tamminen
Ilves
4goals
B. Armah
KuPS
4goals
Recent form
2 - 2
KuPS
D
2 - 0
KuPS
L
2 - 0
VPS
W
2 - 4
Trabzonspor
L
1 - 0
KuPS
L
0 - 1
AC Oulu
L
0 - 2
KuPS
W
0 - 0
HJK Helsinki
D
1 - 1
KuPS
D
1 - 0
KuPS
L
2 - 0
SJK
W
1 - 1
Ilves
D
3 - 0
Haka
W
0 - 3
Ilves
W
3 - 1
Lahti
W
2 - 0
FF Jaro
W
1 - 2
HJK Helsinki
L
0 - 1
VPS
L
3 - 2
Ilves
L
1 - 1
HNK Rijeka
D
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 2.05 KuPS · 1 Ilves
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
Veikkausliiga 2026When the goals come
Side by side
KuPS
Ilves
KuPS vs Ilves: preview and prediction
KuPS host Ilves in the Finland Veikkausliiga (Regular Season - 12) on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at 16:00 at Vare Areena, Kuopio. KuPS sit 1st in the table and Ilves 9th.
KuPS are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-W-L-D). Ilves are flying, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-W-D-W).
In the last 9 meetings, KuPS won 1, Ilves won 6 and 2 ended level. These games average 3.4 goals, with both teams scoring in 56% and over 2.5 goals in 67%.
Our goal model expects about 2.05 goals for KuPS and 1 for Ilves. It gives KuPS the edge (61% home win, 21% draw, 18% away win), 59% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-0.
Our pick was Over 1.5.
KuPS vs Ilves FAQs
What is the best prediction for KuPS vs Ilves?
Our top tip is Tip of the Day: Over 1.5.
Who will win KuPS vs Ilves?
KuPS are favourites: our model gives KuPS 61%, the draw 21% and Ilves 18%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 55% chance in our model, and it happened in 56% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3.1 goals in total, with a 59% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is KuPS vs Ilves?
Kick-off is on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at 16:00 at Vare Areena, Kuopio.
Who is the referee?
Dennis Antamo, Finland is in charge of this game.