KuPS Kuopio vs Ilves predictions, Jun 23, 2026

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As KuPS Kuopio prepares to host FC Ilves on June 23, 2026, fans can expect a competitive matchup in the Finnish Veikkausliiga. The home side, KuPS, comes into this fixture having secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, showing signs of resilience but also inconsistency. They will be looking to leverage their home-ground advantage to establish control early in the game.

FC Ilves, on the other hand, is in impressive form, having won 4 of their last 5 encounters. Their recent performances suggest a well-drilled side capable of exploiting counter-attacks effectively. This tactical approach, combined with their confidence, makes them a formidable opponent for KuPS.

Bookmakers favor KuPS slightly with odds of 1.72 for a home win, reflecting their potential to capitalize on home support. However, with a model prediction predicting a 56.3% probability of a home victory against Ilves’ solid 21% chance of an away win, the matchup remains tightly contested.

As both teams prepare, fans can anticipate a clash that could hinge on tactical execution and decisive moments, making for an unpredictable yet thrilling encounter.

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KuPS 53.7%

Draw 24.3%

Ilves 22%

Outrights of Finnish Veikkausliiga KuPS: 21.58% Ilves: 0.73%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.70	3.80	4.30
	1.74	3.8	4.11	Watch and Bet

Latest Results

13.06.26 VPS Vaasa – KuPS Kuopio – 1:1 10.06.26 KuPS Kuopio – VPS Vaasa – 0:1 penalties 30.05.26 KuPS Kuopio – Inter Turku – 1:1 26.05.26 JäPS – KuPS Kuopio – 0:1 23.05.26 KuPS Kuopio – FC Lahti – 2:1

13.06.26 FC Ilves – TPS – 1:0 10.06.26 FC Ilves – FC Lahti – 5:2 30.05.26 FC Lahti – FC Ilves – 5:0 27.05.26 FC Ilves – TPS – 1:0 23.05.26 FC Ilves – IF Gnistan – 2:0

Facts

One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Veikkausliiga (Championship Group: ) and 8 in the zone Veikkausliiga (Relegation Group: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, KuPS won 1.

KuPS has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Ilves is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Recently, Ilves has had a series of home games.

In this match, KuPS is considered a favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, KuPS won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 25:31. (average 1.3:1.6).

Including home matches between the teams, KuPS won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 10:15. (average 1:1.5).

Latest Head To Head

04.04.26 FC Ilves – KuPS Kuopio – 1:3 14.02.26 KuPS Kuopio – FC Ilves – 0:1 16.10.25 FC Ilves – KuPS Kuopio – 1:1 14.09.25 KuPS Kuopio – FC Ilves – 2:4 14.06.25 KuPS Kuopio – FC Ilves – 0:3

Standings

2026

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Inter Turku	12	7	4	1	17:8	9	25
2	AC Oulu	11	7	1	3	16:8	8	22
3	KuPS	12	5	6	1	17:11	6	21
4	HJK	11	5	3	3	18:10	8	18
5	TPS	10	4	3	3	11:9	2	15
6	Gnistan	10	4	2	4	16:15	1	14
7	VPS	10	3	5	2	9:8	1	14
8	Ilves	11	3	3	5	14:21	-7	12
9	Lahti	10	3	2	5	14:13	1	11
10	SJK	10	2	3	5	11:16	-5	9
11	Jaro	11	1	4	6	10:22	-12	7
12	Mariehamn	10	0	4	6	5:17	-12	4

Finnish Veikkausliiga Outrights

1. Inter Turku: 2.5 (32.37%)

2. HJK: 2.6 (31.12%)

3. KuPS: 3.75 (21.58%)

4. AC Oulu: 9 (8.99%)

5. VPS: 65.4 (1.24%)

6. Lahti: 80.2 (1.01%)

7. TPS: 100.2 (0.81%)

8. Ilves: 110.2 (0.73%)

9. Gnistan: 110.2 (0.73%)

10. SJK: 130.2 (0.62%)

11. Mariehamn: 180.2 (0.45%)

12. Jaro: 230.2 (0.35%)

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