KuPS vs Ilves Prediction: The game of the week in Finland Veikkausliiga

It will be the battle for the top spot in the Finland Veikkausliiga when top-placed KuPS welcome second-placed Ilves to the Väre Areena on Sunday. KuPS have the upper hand in the head-to-head stats, but can they win here? Below are previews, head-to-head stats, expert betting tips, and odds.

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After defeating SJK 2-1 in one of their recent games, KuPS were held to a 2-2 draw in their last game against Haka. They were already 2-0 up in the first half of the game, with goals from Jaakko Oksanen and Taneli Hamalainen, but they couldn’t hold on to the lead. However, they have won 4 of their last 5 games at home. They sit first on the table with 38 points in 19 minutes, scoring 34 goals and conceding 20.

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Ilves continued their unbeaten run with a 2-0 win over Mariehamn in their last game. Roope Riski put Ilves ahead in the 25th minute before Santeri Haarala extended the lead from the penalty spot 4 minutes into the second half. They remain unbeaten in their last 3 games but have only won one of their last 4 away games in all competitions. They sit second on the table with 35 points in 19 games, scoring 39 goals and conceding 23.

Both sides have met 21 times since 2018. KuPS won 12, Ilves won 4, and 4 ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended 2-1.

Both sides have been having an incredible season so far. With this, it won’t be surprising to see both sides netting. However, KuPS will get at least a point out of this clash.

• KuPS Draw No Bet for 1.62 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.85 odds
• BTTS for 1.65 odds