On Saturday 4 April the Veikkausliiga brings Ilves against KuPS at Tammela Stadium. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Ilves are 2nd on 38 points after 27 matches; KuPS are 3rd with 53. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Ilves, last 3: DWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with AC Oulu, at home. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
KuPS, last 4: LLLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Lech Poznan, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Ilves, collecting 2.3 points per game to 0.0 for KuPS.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Feb 2026) it ended KuPS 0–1 Ilves.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ilves 1.5 xG, KuPS 1.0 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ilves 48%, draw 26%, KuPS 26%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.55.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (71%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ilves 1–1 KuPS. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ilves48%fair 2.11 · @2.16
Draw26%fair 3.83 · @3.40
KuPS26%fair 3.79 · @3.00
2.50Expected goals
1.48Ilves xG
1.02KuPS xG
57%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–012%
2–19%
2–09%
0–18%
0–08%
From our goals model: Ilves 1.5 – 1.0 KuPS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Ilves vs KuPS?
On our numbers Ilves have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 26% and KuPS 26%.
How many goals will there be in Ilves vs KuPS?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ilves vs KuPS?
Our predicted score is Ilves 1–1 KuPS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Ilves vs KuPS?
Ilves vs KuPS (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Saturday 4 April 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Tammela Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
