Our FC Ilves vs SJK Prediction: 2-1
FC Ilves vs SJK in the Finland Liigacup is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday February 18, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
FC Ilves's Last Match – FC Ilves vs KuPS Kuopio
FC Ilves will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Finland Liigacup victory over KuPS Kuopio, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, FC Ilves had 42% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Ilves | 42% | 0 (6) | - | 46 |
 KuPS Kuopio | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 69 |
SJK's Last Match – SJK vs KuPS Kuopio
SJK will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 Finland Liigacup win against KuPS Kuopio on February 7.
FC Ilves vs SJK Stats
Key Stats
| FC Ilves | SJK | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
FC Ilves are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while SJK average 2.2 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
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