Ilves vs HJK: match statistics
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Ilves vs HJK: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ilves plays HJK in Veikkausliiga (Finland). The game is scheduled for August 31, 2026.
Recent form
Ilves has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. HJK has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Ilves scores 1.57 goals per game and allows 1.67. HJK scores 1.62 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Ilves's games and 38% of HJK's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 57%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
HJK has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.40 per game. Ilves takes 11.5 shots per game, while HJK takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Ilves leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. HJK leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ilves's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For HJK, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Veikkausliiga games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ilves | HJK | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
HJK is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Ilves · 1.8 pts / game - HJK
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
HJK is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Ilves · 1.24 goals / game - HJK
Ilves scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while HJK keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 meczów).
HJK scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Ilves keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ilves
Over / Under - HJK
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
HJK is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Ilves · 1.67 pts / game - HJK
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ilves - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
HJK - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +6 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ilves
HJK
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Veikkausliiga).
Teams vs league
| Ilves | Liga | HJK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.24 | 2.63 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 50% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 48% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 76% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | • 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Ilves's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against HJK. Games average 4.60 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Ilves and HJK play?
Ilves face HJK on August 31, 2026 in Veikkausliiga. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Ilves and HJK?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Ilves won 2, HJK won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 4.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Ilves vs HJK?
Ilves score 1.57 goals per game on average and HJK 1.62. The Veikkausliiga average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Ilves's matches and 38% of HJK's.
What form are Ilves and HJK in?
Over the last 5 games Ilves have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and HJK 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ilves vs HJK?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ilves vs HJK: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.