HJK vs Ilves Prediction: The hosts will show dominance

In the upcoming Veikkausliiga match, HJK will host Ilves, and both teams have different recent forms. HJK have been going through a winless streak in their last three matches, but they are known for their ambition and competitiveness in the league. The hosts are eager to get back to winning ways and will be determined to secure a victory on their home turf. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

HJK

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HJK's performance this season in the Veikkausliiga has been relatively good, with seven wins, seven draws, and seven losses. Currently, they hold the third position out of 12 teams in the league table, winning 44% of their home matches. In their last five games, they managed to secure two wins, one draw, and one loss, which shows a mixed form leading up to the upcoming match against Ilves.

However, HJK will have to face the absence of Valtteri Moren and Oliver Pettersson, both suffering from knee injuries, which could potentially impact their defensive strength.

Nonetheless, HJK are considered a stronger team compared to Ilves, and they will be aiming for victory in the upcoming league fixture. With their ambition and determination to return to the winning track, the hosts will seek to exploit their home advantage and secure a positive result.

Ilves

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In their recent Veikkausliiga match against IFK Mariehamn, Ilves struggled to find the back of the net and played out a goalless draw. This has been a recurring issue for the team, as they have recorded a meager four goals in their previous six matches. On the defensive end, they have also conceded five goals in those matches. It remains to be seen whether this trend will continue in their upcoming fixture against HJK.

Ilves have been going through a tough period, as they are currently on a winless streak of five matches. In recent years, they have faced challenges and typically find themselves finishing in the bottom half of the table. Presently, they occupy the 8th position with 17 points from 15 games. They have scored 14 goals and conceded the same number, indicating a balanced but inconsistent performance.

Although not considered strong contenders for the league title this season, Ilves should not be underestimated. They have the potential to pose a challenge for some of the top teams in the league.

In the upcoming match against HJK, a team known for their ambition and competitiveness, Ilves will aim to be competitive and may even attempt to surprise some of their stronger opponents. Their determination and desire to secure positive results could make them a difficult team to face.

H2H

The previous league fixture between Ilves and HJK took place on 21st May 2023 in the Veikkausliiga, and it ended in a 1-1 draw. Looking back at their head-to-head results since 2021, it's evident that these encounters have been challenging for Ilves. They have not managed to secure any victories against HJK, while HJK have been dominant, winning 83 percent of these matches. Throughout this period, a total of 19 goals were scored, with Klubi (HJK) netting 13 goals and Ipa (Ilves) scoring 6 goals. This averages to approximately 3.17 goals per game.

The historical head-to-head record clearly favors HJK, as they have consistently come out as the stronger side in their clashes with Ilves. Ilves will undoubtedly be determined to improve their record against HJK and aim to secure their first win in this fixture. However, they will need to be cautious of HJK's dominance and attacking prowess.

As both teams prepare to face each other again in the upcoming fixture, Ilves will look to put their past struggles behind them and demonstrate their ability to compete with a strong team like HJK. It will be an intriguing battle between two sides with different historical performances, and the match is likely to be closely contested given their past head-to-head results.

Expert Betting Tips

Ilves have failed to score in back-to-back matches and this may ginger them to get a consolation goal in this clash that will ultimately be won by the hosts.

• W1 for 1.60 odds
• Over 2.5 for 2.10 odds
• BTTS for 2.20 odds