Ilves vs Lahti prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Veikkausliiga Finland
In the 17th round of the Finnish Veikkausliiga on July 26, 2026, Ilves will face Lahti. Both teams must try to beat their rival if they want to avoid playing in the relegation group at the end of the season.
Ilves vs Lahti: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Tampere was in contention for the title last season. However, they ultimately fell short by a single point—60 to Inter Turku's 61—finishing only third. This result sent them to the Conference League, where they got past Differdange, and this week faced Stjarnan, playing only on Thursday. Their domestic form has also dipped, despite a win over TPS in the last round. They were also knocked out of the cup at the beginning of July.
Lahti played last season in Ykkönen—but won first place there. Since returning, they've been collecting points quite actively. After starting July with a win over Gnistan, they also earned three points each against HJK and Mariehamn.
Raap and his teammates average 1.75 goals scored per match and concede 1.88 on average. The newcomer, meanwhile, has a positive record so far: scoring 1.25 goals per game and conceding only 0.94.
Previous Matches: Ilves vs Lahti
This season, both clubs have already exchanged home victories, each scoring five goals in those games.
While the hosts are considered favorites, the visitors are also in good form. The recommended bet is "both teams to score" (odds – 1.60).
Ilves vs Lahti: Key Statistics and Trends
- Ilves have won their last two matches
- 69% of Ilves' matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.63 goals per game
- Lahti have won three consecutive matches
- 44% of Lahti's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.19.
Ilves vs Lahti: Possible Starting Lineups
Ilves play with a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Virtanen – Rale, Miettunen, Kumpu – Vallius, Multala, Raap, Pettersson – Kilo, Stepin – Hytonen
Lahti use a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Maukonen – San, Muller, Nicolas, Yapi – Andersson, Kassuubi, Montiel – Belabid, Lindholm, Sarr
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