Ilves vs Inter Turku prediction and betting tips on May 22, 2024
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Game Prediction
On May 22, 2024, in the 8th round of the Veikkausliiga in Finland, Ilves will face Inter Turku. Both clubs have neither surprised nor disappointed at the start of the season, occupying their usual mid-table positions. However, they aim to improve their standings with the outcome of this match.
Key Statistics and Trends:
- Ilves has won four consecutive matches.
- Inter Turku has lost all three of their away games this season.
- Ilves has scored 33% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes, the best percentage in the league.
- Ilves wins the first half in 40% of their matches, while Inter Turku does so in 44%.
Ilves - Form Analysis: Significant Improvement Since Late Last Month
The "Lynxes" had a challenging start to the current season. After a draw against Lahti (0-0 at home), they consecutively lost to the newcomers Gnistan (4-6, also at home) and failed to respond to a single goal by SJK. However, the team regrouped and secured a series of victories (against Mariehamn, Oulu, and Ekenäs). Haka was even thrashed 5-0.
Inter Turku - Form Analysis: The Team Continues to Decline
The "Black and Blues" finished the last decade as runners-up twice in a row. However, their standings have gradually dropped each season, ending up in sixth place last fall. This season, the club lost to newcomers Gnistan but then seemed to recover, collecting five points from matches against Oulu, KuPS, and Ekenäs (even beating the latter). However, they subsequently suffered new defeats to Mariehamn away and HJK at home. In the last round, SJK won their head-to-head match 3-1.
Ilves: Team News
Bulgakov remains highly doubtful.
Inter Turku: Team News
Botue was sent off against HJK.
Ilves vs Inter Turku: Possible Starting Lineups
Ilves (Possible Lineup): Virtanen - Pikkarainen, Miettunen, Mäenpää - Jukkola, Söderbäck, Veteli, Popovich, Arifi, Kivikko - Haarala
Inter Turku (Possible Lineup): Huuhtanen - Almen, Hämäläinen, Granlund - Legbo Ouguehi, Bismark Ampofo, Krebs, Järvinen, Tamminen - Smith, Stavitski
Previous Matches
Ilves has won only one out of the last seven matches. However, Inter Turku has been stronger in both of their recent encounters, including a cup match in February.
Free Prediction for the Ilves vs Inter Turku Match on May 22:
Given the current form of the teams, it is time for the "Lynxes" to rewrite the history of their encounters and improve their head-to-head statistics. We bet on a home victory for Ilves (odds – 1.88).