FC Ilves vs SJK prediction 15/06/2024

• Date: 15/06/2024
• Competition: Suomen Cup
• KO: 20:00 CEST
• Venue: Tammelan Stadion (Tampere)

An entertaining cup clash is set for Tammelan Stadion on Saturday  afternoon as Ilves take on SJK in Tampere. 

Ilves vs SJK Betting Tips - Over 2.5 Goals 

Goals seem likely in Saturday's Suomen Cup clash with both teams posting consistent numbers in the goal markets this season. 

Hosts Ilves, currently fifth in the Veikkausliiga have enjoyed a strong run of form with six wins and just one defeat in their last nine matches. Joonas Rantanen´s men scored 19 goals in those games - that´s an average of 2.1 goals per game.

In home fixtures, Ilves have seen over 2.5 goals netted in each of their last five matches with an incredible 26 goals netted in those fixtures. 

Visiting SJK have been more up-and-down in their recent performances. Stevie Grieve´s side won three but lost three of their six most recent encounters. Still, the away side sit level with Ilves on 21 points in the Veikkausliiga.

More consistent in the goal markets, SJK saw over 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five matches, and in seven of their last ten on the road.

Indeed, SJK have seen 23 goals scored in their last six away matches, averaging nearly four goals per game. 

Goals can usually be expected when these Finnish rivals meet. Five of their last eight encounters saw over 2.5 goals scored. An average of 3.37 goals were scored in those matches. 

Given their recent goal-scoring form, and with both teams enjoying some decent performances, I expect at least three goals scored in this Finnish Cup clash.