Good pick · fair odds 1.68 · bookmaker 1.85 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.85Odds
Picks by market
ResultIlves to win ✓59% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.16
Ilves vs SJK: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
12:00 WAT, Saturday 17 October: Ilves v SJK in the Veikkausliiga, played at Tammela Stadium. In the table, Ilves are 2nd on 38 points after 27 matches; SJK are 4th with 27.
Current form
Ilves, last 5: DWWWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Mariehamn, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
SJK, last 5: WWDDD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Lahti, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Jun 2026) it ended Ilves 2–2 SJK. The last 3 head-to-heads: Ilves 1 win, SJK 0, draws 2. Those games averaged 3.3 goals and saw GG land 3 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ilves 1.8 xG, SJK 1.0 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ilves 59%, draw 16%, SJK 25%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Ilves to win (59%, odds 1.85 – longer than our fair 1.68, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ilves 1–0 SJK. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ilves59%fair 1.68 · @1.85
Draw16%fair 6.36 · @3.60
SJK25%fair 4.02 · @3.50
2.81Expected goals
1.80Ilves xG
1.01SJK xG
59%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–011%
2–110%
2–010%
0–16%
0–06%
From our goals model: Ilves 1.8 – 1.0 SJK expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Ilves to win with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Ilves vs SJK?
On our numbers Ilves have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 16% and SJK 25%.
How many goals will there be in Ilves vs SJK?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ilves vs SJK?
Our predicted score is Ilves 1–0 SJK, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Ilves vs SJK?
Ilves vs SJK (Veikkausliiga) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 12:00 (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.
