In the Knockout of the 2026 Suomen Cup, HJK and Ilves lock horns on 2026-07-01 at 17:00 GMT.
Joonas Rantanen versus Joni Lehtonen across 1 meeting, record stands at 0-0 with 1 draw.
No absentees for either HJK or Ilves.
We're predicting HJK to deploy a four-at-the-back 4-2-3-1, and Ilves are expected to line up in 3-4-2-1.
The previous match saw L. Lappalainen lead HJK with a 7 TheyScored rating, and A. Raymond top-rating for Ilves at 6.2.
Mixed emotions: HJK lost 0-4 against KuPS, but Ilves salvaged a 2-2 draw against SJK.
Both teams have been in great form: HJK 3-1-1 and Ilves 3-1-1 over their last 5 matches.
HJK have clearly got the edge H2H: in 33 meetings, they've beaten Ilves 17 times, with 9 draws and only 7 losses.
Our algorithm actually favours an away win: Ilves to win 2-1, despite HJK's 1-0-0 home form - Ilves's strong 1-0-0 record away with 3.00 goals/game does the trick.
HJK is going head to head with Ilves on 1/7/2026 16:00 GMT for the Finland Suomen Cup. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and HJK v Ilves H2H statistics!