Ilves 3-2 VPS – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Ilves at 40% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Ilves vs VPS encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Veikkausliiga clash, Regular Season - 15 as Ilves welcome VPS to Tammelan Stadion. Kick-off is set for Monday 14 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Ilves — All Games: 6W 2D 2L from 10 Veikkausliiga outings this season, averaging 2.00 points per game. Last five: W L W W D. They are averaging 2.10 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. This season is still relatively young for Ilves, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Ilves at Tammelan Stadion this season: 8W 1D 1L from 10 home games — 2.50 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.50 is noticeably stronger than their overall 2.00 — Ilves are significantly better at Tammelan Stadion than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, VPS stand at 4W 2D 4L from 10 Veikkausliiga matches — 1.40 PPG. Last five: W D L L L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for VPS, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Veikkausliiga this season, VPS have posted 5W 1D 4L from 10 away outings — 1.60 PPG. They are averaging 2.30 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 90% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Ilves carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.60 PPG ahead of their opponents on 2.00 vs 1.40. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Ilves register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, VPS in 90% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 7 previous encounters have yielded 3 wins for Ilves, 3 for VPS and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 7 previous meetings have averaged 2.7 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 2 May 2025, ended 0–1 with VPS winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Profile
Ilves in-play tendencies (42 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 81% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%; they keep a clean sheet 48% of the time.
VPS in-play tendencies (42 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 81% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 86% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Ilves 45% versus VPS 71%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Ilves 57% | VPS 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Ilves 1.77 xG and VPS 1.69 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Ilves attack 1.131 / defence 0.968 | VPS attack 1.181 / defence 1.038. League average goals — home 1.509 / away 1.476. Data: 37 Ilves games / 36 VPS games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Ilves 40% | Draw 24% | VPS 36%. Fair-value odds: Ilves 2.50 | Draw 4.17 | VPS 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 24% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 67% | BTTS probability 68% | Total xG 3.46. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 67% — a total xG of 3.46 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 68% reflects that both xG figures (1.77 / 1.69) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Ilves at 40% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Ilves offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.46 combined xG gives a 67% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.8 goals per game and H2H averaging 2.7 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 68% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Ilves 60% | VPS 90% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Ilves vs VPS | Competition: Veikkausliiga, Regular Season - 15 | Venue: Tammelan Stadion • Kick-off: Monday 14 Jul 2025, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Ilves 40% | Draw 24% | VPS 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 67% | BTTS 68% | xG Ilves 1.77 / VPS 1.69 • Poisson strength factors: Ilves attack 1.131 / def 0.968 | VPS attack 1.181 / def 1.038 | league avg home 1.509 / away 1.476 • Poisson stance: Ilves (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.77
Ilves xG
Expected Goals
1.69
VPS xG
68%
BTTS
87%
Over 1.5
67%
Over 2.5
45%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Ilves vs VPS kick off?
Ilves vs VPS kicked off at 16:00 on Monday 14 July 2025 at Tammelan Stadion.
What was the final score in Ilves vs VPS?
Ilves 3 - 2 VPS.
Where is Ilves vs VPS being played?
The match is being played at Tammelan Stadion.
What competition is Ilves vs VPS part of?
Ilves vs VPS is a Regular Season - 15 fixture in the Veikkausliiga (Finland).
Who is favourite to win Ilves vs VPS?
Our statistical model gives Ilves a 40% chance of winning, VPS a 36% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Ilves the favourite.
Will both teams score in Ilves vs VPS?
Our model estimates a 68% probability that both Ilves and VPS will score (BTTS).
Will Ilves vs VPS have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 67%.
What is the head-to-head record between Ilves and VPS?
Record (7 meetings): Ilves 3W | Draws 1 | VPS 3W.
What form are Ilves and VPS in?
Ilves (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-L-W-W-D. VPS (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-D-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Ilves's attacking strength (1.13x league average) is weighed against VPS's defensive record (1.04x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.77. The same calculation in reverse, VPS's attack versus Ilves's defence, projects 1.69 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 37/36 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 10.6%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.3%), 1-2 (7.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Ilves Win
40%
2.52
24%
4.16
36%
2.76
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.4%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.3%
Home win
1 – 2
7.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.77
Ilves xG
Total xG
3.46
1.69
VPS xG
2.52
40%
Home win
4.16
24%
Draw
2.76
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
86%
Over 1.5
1.16
14%
Under 1.5
7.14
67%
Over 2.5
1.49
33%
Under 2.5
3.03
45%
Over 3.5
2.22
55%
Under 3.5
1.82
27%
Over 4.5
3.70
73%
Under 4.5
1.37
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
68%
BTTS Yes
1.46
32%
BTTS No
3.17
Clean Sheet
19%
5.40
17%
5.88
Win to Nil
7%
13.60
6%
16.23
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 5.6 | 9.4 | 7.9 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 4.9 | 8.3 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Ilves vs VPS?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.6%.
How many goals are Ilves and VPS expected to score?
The model projects 1.77 expected goals for Ilves and 1.69 for VPS, a combined total of 3.46.
How confident is the prediction model for Ilves vs VPS?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Ilves's recent record stands at 25W 8D 9L from 42 games, a 1.98 PPG return, with W-L-W-W-D in the last five. The sample for Ilves is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
VPS, meanwhile, have gone 16W 9D 17L across 42 games — 1.36 PPG, with W-D-L-L-L in their last five. The sample for VPS is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Ilves by 0.62 — a real, if not enormous, edge over VPS heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Ilves have managed 15W 3D 3L from 21 games — 2.29 PPG in front of their own supporters.
VPS's away record stands at 9W 3D 9L across 21 trips, a 1.43 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Ilves come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Ilves are averaging 2.12 goals scored and 1.05 conceded per game recently; VPS are on 1.52 scored and 1.60 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: VPS in 71%.
Defensively: Ilves have kept a clean sheet in 48% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 42 Results — Veikkausliiga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Ilves
Blended
VPS
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Ilves and VPS in coming into this match?
Ilves have gone 25W 8D 9L in their last 42 games (1.98 PPG), while VPS have gone 16W 9D 17L in their last 42 (1.36 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Ilves at home or VPS away?
Ilves's home record (2.29 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Ilves at home: 2.29 PPG; VPS away: 1.43 PPG.
Have Ilves or VPS been keeping clean sheets recently?
Ilves have kept a clean sheet in 48% of their recent games, VPS in 17%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Veikkausliiga. The two were last together as recently as 22 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
There's a clear current trend here: VPS have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
Ilves's record when hosting VPS specifically: 2W 0D 3L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
4
Ilves
1
Draws
5
VPS
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Ilves and VPS?
From 10 meetings on record, Ilves have won 4, VPS have won 5, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Ilves and VPS last play each other?
They last met on 22 August 2026, when Ilves 0-1 VPS.
Who has won more matches between Ilves and VPS?
VPS have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Ilves are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 52% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
VPS are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Ilves at 52%, VPS at 81%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 81% for Ilves and 86% for VPS. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 52% and 48% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Ilves keep a clean sheet in 48% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Ilves home games / VPS away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Ilves play VPS?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 52% of Ilves's games and 81% of VPS's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Ilves vs VPS usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 81% of Ilves's matches and 86% of VPS's.
Do Ilves and VPS tend to score early?
Ilves have had a goal before half-time in 86% of their recent matches, VPS in 76% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Ilves edge out VPS 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Ilves beat VPS 3-2 at Tammelan Stadion, Regular Season - 15, in the Veikkausliiga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Ilves 1.77 xG and VPS 1.69 xG, a combined 3.46. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. Ilves beat their projection by 1.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Ilves attack 1.13 / defence 0.97 against VPS attack 1.18 / defence 1.04, drawn from 37/36 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Ilves 40% | Draw 24% | VPS 36%, with Ilves to win its most likely call at 40%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 67%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 87% and landed. Over 3.5 was 45% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 68% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 62% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Ilves 57%, VPS 67%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Ilves's trading profile (42 games, 21 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 45% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 48% of the time, and conceded here.
VPS's trading profile (42 games, 21 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 71% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Ilves arrived the stronger side — 1.98 PPG against 1.36. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Ilves (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.19 concession average — a leakier day than usual. VPS (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.71 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.