Ilves vs HJK — match summary
Finland · Veikkausliiga · kick-off 31 Aug 2026 23:00
Full time · score 1-2
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Ilves 46 · HJK 41
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Ilves 43 · HJK 48
Shots on target 4-4 · corners 6-4 · possession 44-56
NextGOAL tip: HJK -0.5 · 1 stars
Both teams have something at stake in this match: Ilves are in 9th place with 25 points and still need to stay clear of the danger zone, while HJK are in 4th place with 34 points and are chasing the top of the table. Ilves' recent form has seen them go winless in 3 straight matches (2-3, 1-1, 0-1), while HJK have won 2 of their last 3 matches (3-0, 1-0), and in this away game, HJK are likely to control the game slightly more. The expected scoreline is 1-2. On the other hand, Ilves concede goals in the 31-45 minute period, accounting for 25% of all goals they've conceded, which is a period when HJK have scored 17% of their total goals. This match is likely to be fairly open, but HJK have more sharpness and consistency.