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Vaasan Sport vs Ilves Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 07-10-2026
Oct 715:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Vaasan Sport 1-3 Ilves
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As Liiga action continues, Vaasan Sport will host Ilves in what promises to be an interesting matchup. Although the game's preview indicates a clear disparity in form and standings, it remains critical for both teams as the season unfolds.
Team form
Vaasan Sport
Vaasan Sport currently finds themselves at the bottom of the league, sitting in the 14th position with just 10 points from 10 games. Their recent form leaves much to be desired, having lost four out of their last five outings. Their last game ended in a heavy defeat against Jukurit, a game they lost 0-4. Overall, they have averaged 1.2 goals scored per game, while conceding 3.2, underlining their defensive vulnerabilities, which they will need to address if they hope to turn their season around.
Ilves
In stark contrast, Ilves is experiencing a strong season, currently topping the league table at first place with 23 points from 9 games. They head into this encounter with impressive momentum, having won seven of their past games, including a recent hard-fought victory over Kiekko-Espoo where they won 6-4. Their overall form has seen an average of 4.0 goals scored per game, alongside a solid 1.8 goals conceded, illustrating their strong offensive capabilities combined with reasonable defensive organization.
Head-to-head
There is no prior head-to-head data available between Vaasan Sport and Ilves, which adds an element of unpredictability to their matchup. However, given the current league positions and form, history may have little bearing on the outcome.
Key factors
The primary factor contributing to Ilves' favorable position in the standings has been their strong offense, which averages significantly more goals per game compared to Vaasan Sport. Additionally, their ability to consistently find the back of the net against various opponents, as evidenced by their recent form, highlights their attacking depth. Conversely, for Vaasan Sport, their porous defense has typically allowed them to concede numerous goals, which could be a significant handicap against a high-scoring team like Ilves.
Prediction
Considering the stark contrast in recent performances, Ilves emerges as a clear favourite for this match. With high-scoring capabilities and solid form domestically, they are expected to come out aggressively against a struggling Vaasan Sport side, which has struggled to find both form and results. The prediction highlights a favorable tilt towards Ilves based on overall team strength, experience, and recent momentum.
The analysis indicates a high likelihood of an away win in favor of Ilves, given their current standings and momentum compared to Vaasan Sport's ongoing challenges.
Match info
Tournaments:
Liiga(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Vaasan Sport
L
L
L
L
W
Ilves
W
W
W
W
W
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ilves | 9 | 7 | 1 | 23 |
| 2 |  Jukurit | 11 | 6 | 3 | 22 |
| 3 |  SaiPa | 10 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| 4 |  JYP | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18 |
| 5 |  Assat | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
| 6 |  Lukko | 10 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 7 |  Karpat | 10 | 5 | 3 | 17 |
| 8 |  Kiekko-Espoo | 11 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 9 |  TPS Turku | 10 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| 10 |  Pelicans | 9 | 5 | 4 | 15 |
| 11 |  Tappara | 9 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| 12 |  KalPa | 9 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 13 |  Hameenlinna | 10 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 14 |  Vaasan Sport | 10 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 15 |  IFK Helsinki | 9 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 16 |  Jokerit | 11 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| 17 |  KooKoo | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
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