Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.53 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Picks by market
ResultIlves to win ✓53% · @1.83
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.22
Ilves vs SJK: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Wednesday 18 February the League Cup brings Ilves against SJK at Pirkkahalli. Kick-off: 12:00 WAT.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ilves 1.8 xG, SJK 1.1 xG – a total near 2.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ilves 53%, draw 23%, SJK 24%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.53.
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: Ilves 1–1 SJK. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ilves53%fair 1.89 · @1.83
Draw23%fair 4.28 · @3.80
SJK24%fair 4.24 · @3.25
2.91Expected goals
1.80Ilves xG
1.11SJK xG
60%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–110%
1–010%
2–09%
1–26%
0–16%
From our goals model: Ilves 1.8 – 1.1 SJK expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ilves to win✓
53%
1.89
1.83
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.68
1.53
Draw no bet
Ilves (draw no bet)✓
69%
1.45
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Asian handicap
SJK +1 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
64%
1.57
1.53
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.22
First team to score
Ilves to score first
58%
1.71
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Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.52
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ilves / FT Ilves✓
33%
3.04
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.22
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Recent results
Ilves – last 1
W
14 Feb
@ KuPS
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
SJK
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ilves and SJK.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Ilves vs SJK?
On our numbers Ilves have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 23% and SJK 24%.
How many goals will there be in Ilves vs SJK?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ilves vs SJK?
Our predicted score is Ilves 1–1 SJK, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Ilves vs SJK?
Ilves vs SJK (League Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Pirkkahalli.
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.
League Cup · Finland · Pirkkahalli
