Ilves vs Jaro prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 17, 2026
Veikkausliiga Finland
In the 11th round of the Finnish Veikkausliiga on June 17, 2026, Ilves will host Jaro. To avoid staying in the lower part of the table, the home team must defeat their direct neighbor.
Ilves vs Jaro: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Tampere narrowly missed out on the title last season, finishing with 45 points to Inter Turku's 46. This season, their results have notably declined: half of their matches have ended in defeat, and they have achieved only a few wins since the start of the campaign. However, they did manage a 1-0 win over TPS in the last round.
The team from Pietarsaari also lingered in the lower part of the table in 2025, though they eventually won the relegation group. This year, their first victory only came in May, and they have suffered many defeats. Against HJK, they suffered a heavy loss—2-5.
Lehtinen's squad currently averages 1.27 goals scored per match, but concedes even more, with 1.91 goals allowed per game. Their next opponent averages 0.91 goals scored and concedes two per game.
Previous Matches: Ilves vs Jaro
Including a 4-2 cup win in January, the Tampere club is on a five-match winning streak against Jaro.
The hosts appear to be gaining form. Given the circumstances, we predict that they will be able to defeat this opponent as well (odds – 1.70).
Ilves vs Jaro: Key Statistics and Trends
- Ilves have won three of their last four matches
- 64% of Ilves' matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.18
- Jaro have lost six of their last seven games
- 45% of Jaro's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.91
Ilves vs Jaro: Probable Starting Lineups
Ilves plays a 1-3-4-3 formation (probable lineup): Virtanen - Rale, Miettunen, Kumpu - Valliush, Tiitinen, Multala, Pettersson - Kanga, Hytonen, Stepin
Jaro plays a 1-3-4-3 formation (probable lineup): Vits - Gunnarsson, Ogungbaro, Skau - Ness, Pedersen, Kavo, Mirevik - Harden, Vuorinen, Sjogrell
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team’s position in the Finnish Veikkausliiga standings.
