Ilves vs KuPS: Match Preview for Finnish Championship

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Ilves

Finland

Veikkausliiga Championship Group

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24 September 09:00 UTC

KuPS

Finland

On September 24, Ilves will host KuPS in the 24th round of the Finnish Championship. Will the home team extend their unbeaten streak to three matches, or will KuPS leverage their experience to secure points and strengthen their position at the top? In our preview, we thoroughly analyze the teams' current form ahead of this clash and identify reliable betting options. Which choice will prove to be successful?

Ilves vs KuPS Prediction and Betting Tips (24.09.2024)

Command Analysis

Ilves

Finland

Current Form

Ilves is having an outstanding season and is in contention for the championship title. Currently, Jonas Rantanen's team sits in third place with 42 points, trailing the leader KuPS by five points and sitting three points behind second-placed HJK, who has played one more match. After defeating Haka 3-2 in the last round, Ilves secured their 12th victory of the season.

Disqualifications and Injuries

Felipe is injured.

Interesting Betting Trends

Ilves has not lost in their last three matches, with two wins and a draw
Ilves has conceded goals in their last two matches

Projected Lineup: Virtanen – Jorginho, Akpudje, Mietunnen, Meenpa – Veteli, Popovich, Sibrandi – Jukkola, Akinyemi, Soderbak.

KuPS

Finland

Current Form

KuPS is having a strong season and is currently the leading contender for the championship title. With 47 points, Jani Honkavaara's team tops the table, two points ahead of HIK and five points clear of Ilves, making their advantage seem less significant. Last week, KuPS secured a victory in the Finnish Cup, defeating Inter Turku 2-1 in extra time.

Suspensions and Injuries

The visitors have no issues with their squad.

Interesting Betting Trends

KuPS has lost only once in their last eight matches
In each of their last eight matches, KuPS has scored

Starting Lineup Prediction: Kreidl – Antwi, Mietinen, Sisse, Hamalainen – Pennanen, Sitanen, Oksanen, Savolainen – Diavara, Vidyeskog.

Trends

Bet Exact score 1:2

Two of the last three matches for KuPS ended with this score

9.90

Bet «Ilves» to score in the second half

This bet has been successful in the last three matches for «Ilves»

1.65

Bet KuPS to score in the second half

This bet was successful in the last two matches for KuPS

1.79

Tip and bets

2.15handicap (0) on KuPS

KUPS secured a victory in the Finnish Cup a few days ago, but there’s no time to celebrate as they face a crucial stretch in the league and a fight for the championship title. The coach will likely make some adjustments to the lineup, but it’s unlikely to weaken the team significantly—KUPS is the favorite and will play to win. Ilves has performed well in recent matches, but against an opponent of this caliber, it’s hard to see them securing any points as the visitors are objectively stronger.

We believe the visitors have a better chance of winning. Our prediction is Asian handicap (0) on KUPS. This bet is offered at 2.15.

Do you agree with this bet?

1.65both teams to score

Total Goals Bet

Ilves will undoubtedly take risks as winning against a direct competitor is the only way to seriously contend for the title. The home team has no issues scoring goals, and it's unlikely that KuPS will keep a clean sheet today as their defense is not perfect. However, Ilves also makes plenty of scoring errors, ensuring that goals will be exchanged.

Bet – Both teams to score. This wager is offered at 1.65