Ilves vs VPS: Ilves to win
Ilves arrive with a 1.8 expected‑goals advantage over VPS’s 1.0, and the model assigns them a 56.1% chance of victory. VPS sit at a modest 20.8% chance, making the home side the clear favorite.
Both clubs are coming off mixed runs, but Illes’ recent attacking output and VPS’s defensive frailties set the stage for a decisive encounter in Helsinki.
Lars's Verdict
The model gives Illes a 56.1% chance of victory, well above the draw and VPS odds, making them the logical choice.
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With Ilves averaging 1.8 expected goals and VPS averaging 1.0, the model gives a 52.8% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 47.2% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.8 (Ilves 1.8 + VPS 1.0) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 53.0% chance against 47.0% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Ilves at 56.1%, the draw at 23.1%, and VPS at 20.8% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-0 at 10.9% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Ilves
Illes have won three of their last five league games (WWLWL), including a 3‑1 away win over Turku PS and a 1‑0 home victory against Lahti. Their recent 2‑0 home win over Mariehamn shows they can dominate games, supporting the view that they are well‑placed to secure three points here.
VPS
VPS have managed only one win in their last five matches (LLLWL), with a 3‑1 away win over FF Jaro being the sole highlight. Their preceding three defeats, such as a 1‑2 loss at HJK Helsinki, underline defensive vulnerabilities that favour Illes in this fixture.
Head-to-Head
In the last five head‑to‑head meetings, Illes have three wins (including a 2‑1 win on 7 Feb 2026) to VPS’s two (most recent 3‑2 VPS win on 24 Apr 2026), a slight edge for Illes that aligns with the current form.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | VPS 3-2 Ilves | Veikkausliiga |
| 7 Feb 2026 | VPS 1-2 Ilves | League Cup |
| 14 Jul 2025 | Ilves 3-2 VPS | Veikkausliiga |
| 2 May 2025 | VPS 1-0 Ilves | Veikkausliiga |
| 15 Feb 2025 | Ilves 1-0 VPS | League Cup |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ilves vs VPS?
VPS won 1-0. Our pre-match pick was Ilves to win.
What was the final score of Ilves vs VPS?
Ilves 0-1 VPS (full time).
When was Ilves vs VPS?
Ilves played VPS on Sat 22 Aug · 15:00 BST in the Veikkausliiga at Tammelan Stadion.
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See all Veikkausliiga fixtures →That statistical edge, reinforced by Ilves’ stronger home record and VPS’s recent struggles, points to a straightforward pick for the home side.
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