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Suomen Cup | Wed 01 Jul, 17:00

HJK Helsinki v Ilves Stats

Data last updated: Thu 02 Jul 2026, 15:36 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Suomen Cup fixture features HJK Helsinki hosting Ilves in a contest where attacking intent and goal-scoring form stand out. HJK Helsinki have been prolific recently, averaging over seven goals per three matches with a perfect record of games exceeding 2.5 goals. Ilves, while less explosive, still contribute to open games with a two-thirds rate of over 2.5 goals in their matches. Both teams concede at a low rate, but their offensive output and tendency for open play suggest a lively encounter with multiple goals expected.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • HJK Helsinki have a 100% rate of matches with over 2.5 goals recently.
  • Ilves show a 67% over 2.5 goals rate, indicating openness in matches.
  • The average goals per game in their last 10 meetings is 3.2, supporting a high-scoring trend.
  • HJK Helsinki score over 7 goals per 3 matches, showing strong attacking efficiency.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 78% chance for over 2.5 goals, reflecting both teams' attacking profiles and recent scoring trends. HJK Helsinki's perfect over 2.5 rate and Ilves' solid contribution to high-scoring games underpin this . The head-to-head average of 3.2 goals per match further confirms the likelihood of multiple goals. No price warnings apply, and the data quality is solid, supporting a standard stake recommendation for this bet.

HJK Helsinki Over 2.5 Rate100% recent matches
Strong positive
Ilves Over 2.5 Rate67% recent matches
Positive
H2H Average Goals3.2 goals per game
Positive
Recent Goals For HJK Helsinki7.33 goals per 3 matches
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect a dynamic match with HJK Helsinki's potent attack likely to unlock Ilves' defense multiple times. The strong recent scoring form and historical high goal averages suggest over 2.5 goals is a sound prediction for this cup tie.

Main risk

The main risk is that Ilves' lower BTTS rate and defensive solidity could limit goal volume if they adopt a cautious approach.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match attacking and defensive dynamics

“HJK Helsinki's offensive firepower combined with Ilves' tendency to concede goals sets the stage for a high-scoring encounter in this Suomen Cup clash.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

HJK Helsinki have a 100% rate of matches with over 2.5 goals recently.

Ilves show a 67% over 2.5 goals rate, indicating openness in matches.

The average goals per game in their last 10 meetings is 3.2, supporting a high-scoring trend.

HJK Helsinki score over 7 goals per 3 matches, showing strong attacking efficiency.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last 10 head-to-head matches, the average goals tally is 3.2, reinforcing the trend for high-scoring encounters.
  • This sample suggests a tempo and openness conducive to over 2.5 goals, with both teams historically involved in matches featuring multiple goals.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

HJK Helsinki7.33
Avg goals scored
Ilves3.33
HJK Helsinki0.67
Avg goals conceded
Ilves0.67
HJK Helsinki67%
BTTS rate
Ilves33%
HJK Helsinki100%
Over 2.5 goals
Ilves67%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 78% vs implied 69% · edge +8.6 pts
1.44
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 88%
1.11
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 58%
2
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.5
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%
2.5
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 26%
2.62
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Both teams contribute to matches with multiple goals, as HJK Helsinki's 7.33 goals per 3 games and Ilves' 3.33 goals per 3 games indicate attacking intent. The lower BTTS rate for Ilves suggests some matches may be one-sided, but overall, goal-scoring is frequent enough to expect over 2.5 goals here.
Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 78% vs implied 69% · edge +8.6 pts
1.44
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HJK Helsinki to WinBetMGM guide price · model 73%
1.6
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HJK Helsinki Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.4
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.5
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Ilves Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
2.85
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Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price
1.44
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Ilves to WinBetUK guide price · model 23%
4.5
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The over 2.5 goals market is well supported by recent data showing HJK Helsinki's perfect record for this outcome and Ilves' respectable rate. The implied chance aligns closely with model , making this a price-sensitive but justified selection without clear .
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

HJK Helsinki

WWW
Last 53W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 0D 0L
09 Jun 2026A Honka7-1
26 May 2026H MyPa11-1
13 May 2026A Rops4-0

Ilves

WWW
Last 53W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 0D 0L
10 Jun 2026H Lahti5-2
27 May 2026H Turku PS1-0
13 May 2026A P-Iirot4-0
Best odds for this sectionHJK Helsinki to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 73% vs implied 63% · edge +10.7 pts
1.6
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HJK Helsinki Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.4
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 86%
1.12
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Ilves Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
2.85
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Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 45%
2.15
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Ilves to WinBetUK guide price · model 23%
4.5
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 21%
4
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Recent form strongly favors over 2.5 goals, with HJK Helsinki scoring heavily and maintaining a 100% over 2.5 rate. Ilves also contribute to high-scoring games with a 67% rate. Both teams concede less than a goal per game, indicating that goals come from offensive prowess rather than defensive frailty alone.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2HJK Helsinki wins
4Draws
4Ilves wins
16 May 2026HJK Helsinki v Ilves2-2
30 Oct 2025Ilves v HJK Helsinki3-1
29 Sep 2025HJK Helsinki v Ilves2-2
11 Aug 2025HJK Helsinki v Ilves5-1
05 Apr 2025Ilves v HJK Helsinki3-2
28 Sep 2024HJK Helsinki v Ilves0-1
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 78% vs implied 69% · edge +8.6 pts
1.44
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HJK Helsinki to WinBetMGM guide price · model 73%
1.6
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.5
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Ilves to WinBetUK guide price · model 23%
4.5
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 21%
4
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The head-to-head record shows an average of 3.2 goals per game across 10 meetings, indicating a consistent pattern of open, goal-rich matches. This historical trend supports the expectation of over 2.5 goals in this fixture, reflecting both teams' attacking tendencies.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Suomen Cup

HJK Helsinki4
Played
Ilves4
HJK Helsinki6
Avg goals for
Ilves2.8
HJK Helsinki0.8
Avg goals against
Ilves1
HJK Helsinki1
Clean sheets
Ilves2
Best odds for this sectionHJK Helsinki to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 73% vs implied 63% · edge +10.7 pts
1.6
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HJK Helsinki Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.4
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Ilves Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
2.85
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Ilves to WinBetUK guide price · model 23%
4.5
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Season-long data highlights HJK Helsinki's attacking efficiency, scoring over 7 goals per 3 matches, which supports the expectation of multiple goals. Ilves' moderate scoring and conceding rates complement this, suggesting a match with open play and goal opportunities for both sides.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%HJK Helsinki Over 2.5
67%Ilves Over 2.5
3.2H2H avg goals
Over the last 10 head-to-head matches, the average goals tally is 3.2, reinforcing the trend for high-scoring encounters. This sample suggests a tempo and openness conducive to over 2.5 goals, with both teams historically involved in matches featuring multiple goals.

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