Ilves vs Differdange prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 16, 2026
Europa Conference League
In the 1/8 finals of the UEFA Conference League qualification on July 16, 2026, Ilves and Differdange will play the return leg. It's time for someone to score and claim both the victory and a ticket to the next round.
Ilves vs Differdange: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Tampere achieved a respectable result in 2025, finishing third overall. However, they have clearly declined since then, now averaging just over a point per round and risking ending up in the "relegation group". After losing to Jaro, the team fell to ninth place.
The team from Differdange were champions in both 2024 and 2025, and also won the cup. But last season, despite being level on points (65 each), they lost the title to Bissen, conceding top spot in a direct encounter at the last moment. In June, they also lost the Super Cup to Bissen on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time. At least they managed to win friendlies against Dudelange and Metz.
The first leg in Luxembourg was very dull, ending in a goalless draw.
Previous Matches: Ilves vs Differdange
This will be the first time such visitors come to Tampere.
The hosts are expected to win. But since they're not shining right now, a neutral option like "total under 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.70) is recommended.
Ilves vs Differdange: Key Statistics and Trends
- Ilves are winless in five consecutive games
- On average, Ilves score 1.67 goals and concede 1.93 goals per match
- 67% of Ilves' matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.6 goals per match
- Differdange have won just one out of their last four matches
- On average, Differdange score 2.03 goals and concede 0.72 goals per match
- 45% of Differdange's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.76 goals per match
Ilves vs Differdange: Possible Starting Lineups
Ilves play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Krkalic - Rale, Kumpu, Miettunen, Vallius - Popovic, Raap - Kanga, Veteli, Bamba - Hytonen
Differdange use a 1-3-4-3 formation (probable lineup): Luis Felipe - Bedouret, Joao Rissiulli, D'Anzico - Elison Rivas, Roche, Franzoni, Leandro - Rafael Pinto, Gustavo Vintesinko, Till
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