TPS vs Ilves predictions, Sep 19, 2026

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As TPS prepares to face FC Ilves in the Finnish Veikkausliiga on September 19, 2026, both teams enter the match looking to break recent trends of underwhelming form. TPS has secured only 1 victory in their last five outings, hinting at potential defensive vulnerabilities that might be exploited by their visitors. FC Ilves finds themselves in a similar predicament, also achieving just 1 win over the same span, indicating that both sides are struggling to find consistency.

The match will take place at TPS’s home ground, where they typically enjoy a robust support base. The current bookmaker odds reflect a closely contested match, with TPS at 2.59 and FC Ilves slightly favored at 2.49, illustrating the fine margins anticipated in this encounter.

Tactically, TPS may look to capitalize on their home advantage by implementing a more aggressive pressing approach, while FC Ilves could benefit from adopting a more counter-attacking strategy, especially if TPS commits too many players forward.

In summary, with probabilities slightly favoring an away win at 37.2% against a 36.4% chance for TPS, this clash promises to be tightly fought with no clear favorite and a multitude of potential outcomes.

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TPS 36.5%

Draw 26.1%

Ilves 37.4%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.60	3.65	2.56
	2.55	3.40	2.40
	2.54	3.62	2.49	Watch and Bet
	2.50	3.55	2.50
	2.58	3.63	2.53

Latest Results

12.09.26 IFK Mariehamn – TPS – 1:0 08.09.26 TPS – SJK Seinajoki – 0:0 31.08.26 IF Gnistan – TPS – 1:1 23.08.26 TPS – Inter Turku – 0:0 14.08.26 VPS Vaasa – TPS – 1:3

12.09.26 FC Ilves – FC Lahti – 3:1 08.09.26 FC Ilves – FF Jaro – 2:0 31.08.26 FC Ilves – HJK Helsinki – 1:2 22.08.26 FC Ilves – VPS Vaasa – 0:1 17.08.26 IF Gnistan – FC Ilves – 3:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, TPS won 0.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

Recently, Ilves has had a series of home games.

The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.

In the last 13 head-to-head matches, TPS won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 12 matches, and goals 4:33. (average 0.3:2.5).

Including home matches between the teams, TPS won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 3:16. (average 0.6:3.2).

Latest Head To Head

20.07.26 TPS – FC Ilves – 1:3 13.06.26 FC Ilves – TPS – 1:0 27.05.26 FC Ilves – TPS – 1:0 26.04.23 TPS – FC Ilves – 0:2 25.03.23 FC Ilves – TPS – 2:0

Standings

Championship Group

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	KuPS	23	12	8	3	39:24	15	44
2	Inter Turku	23	11	9	3	30:18	12	42
3	HJK	23	12	4	7	38:28	10	40
4	Gnistan	24	11	7	6	39:31	8	40
5	VPS	23	10	6	7	30:22	8	36
6	AC Oulu	24	10	4	10	26:28	-2	34

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