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On May 23, 2026, FC Ilves will host IF Gnistan in a crucial Finnish Veikkausliiga clash at their home ground. Both teams enter the match with similar recent form, each securing two victories in their last five outings. This parity sets the stage for a competitive encounter.
FC Ilves has demonstrated a slight edge in home performances, with their tactical approach often leveraging strong midfield control and quick transitions. Their ability to capitalize on home advantage, reflected in the bookmaker odds of 1.56 for a home win, highlights their status as favorites.
In contrast, IF Gnistan will look to disrupt Ilves’ rhythm with a disciplined defensive setup and counter-attacking opportunities. Priced at 4.7 for an away victory, their chance of upsetting the hosts could hinge on exploiting any defensive lapses.
According to predictive models, there is a 60.6% likelihood of a home win, but with the draw and away victory probabilities at 20.8% and 19.1% respectively, the match promises unpredictability. Ultimately, while FC Ilves holds the upper hand, both teams have the capacity to influence the outcome in what should be an engaging fixture.
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| Ilves 59% |
Draw 21.4% |
Gnistan 19.6% |
Outrights of Finnish Veikkausliiga Ilves: 4.42% Gnistan: 0.67%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.56 | 4.3 | 4.7 | Watch and Bet |
Latest Results
| 16.05.26 HJK Helsinki – FC Ilves – 2:2 13.05.26 P-Iirot Rauma – FC Ilves – 0:4 08.05.26 FC Ilves – AC Oulu – 1:0 02.05.26 SJK Seinajoki – FC Ilves – 1:1 24.04.26 VPS Vaasa – FC Ilves – 3:2 |
16.05.26 IF Gnistan – FF Jaro – 5:0 09.05.26 VPS Vaasa – IF Gnistan – 1:1 05.05.26 IF Gnistan – Inter Turku – 2:0 24.04.26 TPS – IF Gnistan – 1:1 18.04.26 IF Gnistan – HJK Helsinki – 0:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 24.01.26 FC Ilves – IF Gnistan – 1:0 25.10.25 IF Gnistan – FC Ilves – 1:3 23.09.25 FC Ilves – IF Gnistan – 3:2 04.08.25 FC Ilves – IF Gnistan – 2:2 01.06.25 IF Gnistan – FC Ilves – 0:2 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Inter Turku | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11:5 | 6 | 17 |
| 2 | AC Oulu | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13:7 | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | KuPS | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:8 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 | HJK | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:6 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | TPS | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9:6 | 3 | 12 |
| 6 | VPS | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:4 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | Gnistan | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:11 | -1 | 8 |
| 8 | Lahti | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:7 | -2 | 7 |
| 9 | Ilves | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | -3 | 6 |
| 10 | SJK | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:10 | -4 | 6 |
| 11 | Mariehamn | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5:10 | -5 | 4 |
| 12 | Jaro | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4:12 | -8 | 4 |
Finnish Veikkausliiga Outrights
1. HJK: 2.5 (33.57%)
2. Inter Turku: 3 (27.98%)
3. KuPS: 4.33 (19.38%)
4. AC Oulu: 11 (7.63%)
5. Ilves: 19 (4.42%)
6. SJK: 41 (2.05%)
7. VPS: 41 (2.05%)
8. TPS: 81 (1.04%)
9. Gnistan: 126 (0.67%)
10. Lahti: 151 (0.56%)
11. Mariehamn: 251 (0.33%)
12. Jaro: 251 (0.33%)
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