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As VPS Vaasa prepares to host FC Ilves in the Finnish Veikkausliiga on April 24, 2026, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent forms. VPS Vaasa is struggling, having failed to secure victory in their last five encounters, which has led to mounting pressure on the squad to turn their fortunes around. In contrast, FC Ilves has managed to secure one win within the same period, indicating a slight edge in momentum.
From a tactical perspective, VPS will need to enhance their attacking cohesion, as they have struggled to convert chances into goals. Their defensive organization will also be crucial, particularly against a determined Ilves side that looks to exploit transitional moments. On the other hand, FC Ilves has shown resilience and tactical awareness in recent outings, capitalizing on opposing mistakes and leveraging their pace on the flanks.
The bookmakers favor an away win with odds of 1.91 for Ilves, reflecting their stronger recent performance. Model predictions suggest a 48.9% chance of an Ilves victory, while VPS has only a 24.9% likelihood of winning. Despite the statistics, each match carries its unpredictability, making this an intriguing encounter that could go either way.
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| VPS 24.8% |
Draw 26% |
Ilves 49.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.96 | 3.6 | 1.92 | |
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3.81 | 3.55 | 1.91 | Watch and Bet |
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3.5 | 3.6 | 1.91 | |
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3.85 | 3.67 | 1.9 |
Latest Results
| 18.04.26 AC Oulu – VPS Vaasa – 1:0 10.04.26 VPS Vaasa – FF Jaro – 0:0 04.04.26 Inter Turku – VPS Vaasa – 0:0 27.03.26 VPS Vaasa – FC Haka – 1:1 20.03.26 VPS Vaasa – GIF Sundsvall – 1:2 |
18.04.26 IFK Mariehamn – FC Ilves – 2:2 11.04.26 Inter Turku – FC Ilves – 3:2 04.04.26 FC Ilves – KuPS Kuopio – 1:3 27.03.26 FC Ilves – Mikkelin Palloilijat – 2:0 14.03.26 Inter Turku – FC Ilves – 3:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.02.26 VPS Vaasa – FC Ilves – 1:2 14.07.25 FC Ilves – VPS Vaasa – 3:2 02.05.25 VPS Vaasa – FC Ilves – 1:0 15.02.25 FC Ilves – VPS Vaasa – 1:0 04.10.24 VPS Vaasa – FC Ilves – 0:2 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | AC Oulu | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | TPS | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | KuPS | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Inter Turku | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | HJK | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:1 | 5 | 6 |
| 6 | SJK | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 3 |
| 7 | Lahti | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 3 |
| 8 | Jaro | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 2 |
| 9 | VPS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 2 |
| 10 | Mariehamn | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:6 | -3 | 2 |
| 11 | Ilves | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 1 |
| 12 | Gnistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:9 | -8 | 0 |
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