Ilves vs KuPS prediction 16.10.2025 | Veikkausliiga
FC Ilves
Kick off:
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KuPS
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2.02
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3.91
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3.29
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- Competition: Veikkausliiga
- Date: 16th October 2025
- Kick-off: 16:00 UK / 17:00 CEST
- Venue: Tammela Stadion
A top-of-the-table clash awaits us on Thursday afternoon in the Finnish top flight, with Ilves and KuPS facing off in Tampere. The visitors are currently in first place, only one point ahead of the second-placed visitors after playing 26 games each. Read our Ilves vs. KuPS preview for the latest team news and predictions.
FC Ilves vs KuPS Head to Head (H2H) stats
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KuPS
2 : 4
FC Ilves
Veikkausliiga
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KuPS
0 : 3
FC Ilves
Veikkausliiga
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FC Ilves
3 : 0
KuPS
Veikkausliiga
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KuPS
3 : 4
FC Ilves
League Cup
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FC Ilves
2 : 2
KuPS
Club Friendlies 3
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FC Ilves
1 : 0
KuPS
Veikkausliiga
The two sides have already faced each other four times in 2025, with IIves winning all five matches. Rantanen’s side are now unbeaten in the last six meetings between the two teams with five wins and one draw. The average number of goals per game during this period was four.
Ilves team overview
IIves missed the chance to top the table when they visited SJK last weekend, despite being in great form after avoiding defeat in their previous six matches.
Joonas Rantanen’s side equalised in the 85th minute after trailing for over 70 minutes, but Wilson's late goal broke the hearts of the Green and Yellows.
IIves fans will be eager for an immediate response on Thursday, and they will be comforted by the fact that their team has won each of their last three competitive meetings with KuPs.
Anton Popovitch, Oiva Jukkola, Maksim Stjopin and Jardell Kanga are just one yellow card away from suspension, but the hosts have no injuries.
Last matches of FC Ilves
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SJK
2 : 1
FC Ilves
Veikkausliiga
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HJK Helsinki
2 : 2
FC Ilves
Veikkausliiga
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FC Ilves
3 : 2
Gnistan
Veikkausliiga
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KuPS
2 : 4
FC Ilves
Veikkausliiga
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FC Ilves
2 : 1
IFK Mariehamn
Veikkausliiga
FC Ilves lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Faris Krkalić
Defenders
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3
Matias Rale
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5
Sauli Väisänen
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16
Tatu Miettunen
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22
Aapo Mäenpää
Midfielders
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7
Joona Veteli
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14
Anton Popovitch
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30
Jardell Kanga
Forwards
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19
Oiva Jukkola
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10
Roope Riski
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8
Maksim Stjopin
KuPS team overview
Meanwhile, KuPS are unbeaten since 20 September when they lost the semi-final of the Suomen Cup 1:0. During that period, the Yellow-Blacks secured three wins and two clean sheets, including a 3:0 victory over Inter Turku earlier this month.
When it comes to away form, KuPS have produced plenty of mixed results of late, boasting only two wins from the last five such fixtures.
Samuel Pasanen and Paulius Golubickas were substituted at the start of the second half last time, but this was not due to injury, and there are no suspensions for the visitors.
Last matches of KuPS
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Inter Turku
0 : 3
KuPS
Veikkausliiga
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KuPS
1 : 1
Drita
Europa Conference League
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Gnistan
0 : 4
KuPS
Veikkausliiga
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KuPS
3 : 2
SJK
Veikkausliiga
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HJK Helsinki
1 : 0
KuPS
Finland Cup
KuPS lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Johannes Kreidl
Defenders
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25
Clinton Antwi
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16
Samuli Miettinen
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15
Ibrahim Cissé
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6
Saku Savolainen
Midfielders
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35
Paulius Golubickas
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13
Jaakko Oksanen
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14
Samuel Pasanen
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2
Mohamed Toure
Forwards
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7
Jerry Voutilainen
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9
Piotr Parzyszek
Prediction
Ives may be without a win in their last two matches, but they can't be underestimated at the Tammela Stadium. Ipa have won four of their last five home games, including one against AZ Alkmaar in the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League and also boast a win in each of their last five competitive matches.
Three reasons we expect a win for IIves or a draw in this game
- IIves are unbeaten in their last six games with KuPS in all competitions.
- KuPS failed to win two of their last four games away from home.
- IIves won five of their last seven games across all competitions.
Main prediction FC Ilves - KuPS
FC Ilves win or draw (1X)
Best Odds:
20Bet
1.33
FC Ilves vs KuPS standings in Veikkausliiga
| Championship Round | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 - 6 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | Ilves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 - 8 | +2 | 7 |
| 3 | SJK | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 - 8 | +1 | 7 |
| 4 | Inter Turku | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 5 | HJK | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 - 8 | -1 | 3 |
| 6 | Gnistan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 - 11 | -6 | 3 |