Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.45 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.45Odds
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Value bet: SJK to win @ 2.54 – our chance 43% vs 39% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultSJK to win ✗43% · @2.54
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.37
SJK vs Ilves preview and prediction
The match
SJK host Ilves in the Veikkausliiga on Saturday 2 May, with kick-off at 13:00 (WAT) at OmaSp Stadion. SJK are 4th with 27 points from 27 games, while Ilves sit 2nd on 38 points.
Form guide
SJK's last 5: WDWWL Most recently they beat VPS II 6–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game.
Ilves's last 4: LDWW Most recently they lost to VPS 2–3 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 18 February 2026, finished Ilves 3–1 SJK.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 1.7 for SJK and 1.5 for Ilves. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score in 66% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: SJK 43%, draw 22%, Ilves 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (66%) at 1.45.
Value angle: SJK to win at 2.54 – 43% on our numbers against 39% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 66% chance at odds of 1.45. Predicted score: SJK 1–1 Ilves. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
SJK43%fair 2.35 · @2.54
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.55
Ilves35%fair 2.85 · @2.42
3.16Expected goals
1.67SJK xG
1.50Ilves xG
66%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–07%
2–27%
0–16%
From our goals model: SJK 1.7 – 1.5 Ilves expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win SJK vs Ilves?
On our numbers SJK have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Ilves 35%.
How many goals will there be in SJK vs Ilves?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 66% 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 3.2 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.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
