Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Picks by market
ResultIlves to win ✗38% · @2.42
Double chanceEither team to win ✗75% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.62
SJK vs Ilves: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
13:00 WAT, Saturday 2 May: SJK v Ilves in the Veikkausliiga, played at OmaSp Stadion. In the table, SJK are 4th on 27 points after 27 matches; Ilves are 2nd with 38.
Current form
SJK, last 5: WDWWL Their latest outing: 6–1 win over VPS II, away. The attack is flying at 2.7 goals per game.
Ilves, last 4: LDWW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to VPS, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Head to head
When they last met (18 Feb 2026) it ended Ilves 3–1 SJK.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give SJK 1.4 xG, Ilves 1.5 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 57%, GG 64%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – SJK 37%, draw 25%, Ilves 38%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.45.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (64%, odds 1.53). Most likely score in line with that pick: SJK 1–1 Ilves. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
SJK37%fair 2.70 · @2.54
Draw25%fair 3.99 · @3.55
Ilves38%fair 2.64 · @2.42
2.90Expected goals
1.41SJK xG
1.49Ilves xG
64%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–08%
0–26%
From our goals model: SJK 1.4 – 1.5 Ilves expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win SJK vs Ilves?
On our numbers SJK have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Ilves 38%.
How many goals will there be in SJK vs Ilves?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for SJK vs Ilves?
Our predicted score is SJK 1–1 Ilves, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is SJK vs Ilves?
SJK vs Ilves (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at OmaSp Stadion.
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.
