Based on last 50 matches in "Finland. Veikkausliiga", up to 08/23/2019
To build a prediction for the HIFK - Ilves match, scheduled for 23 August 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. HIFK have played 50 matches, in which they won 12 of them, drew 16 times and lost 22 matches. Ilves, having played 50 matches, won 23 times, drew 13 matches and lost 14 defeats. In the league, HIFK average 1.1 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Ilves average 1.3 scored and 1 conceded. These sides last met on 25 August 2017 at Ilves's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 6 out of last 8 home matches, HIFK scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.54
In 5 out of last 7 home matches involving HIFK, a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X2.3
HIFK lost to Ilves in 5 out of 6 last matches.
W22.13
In 7 out of 8 last matches, HIFK concedes from Ilves in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.83
HIFK does not lose at home in 14 out of 16 last matches.
1X1.68
In 8 out of 10 last matches of HIFK at home, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)1.62
HIFK concedes under 2 goals in 15 out of 19 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.52
HIFK scoresat home in 8 out of 9 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.52
HIFK concedes under 2 goals in 13 out of last 16 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.52
HIFK concedes from Ilves in 9 matches straight.
IT2O (0.5)1.32
Injuries & suspensions
Several home players are doubtful for this match. The away side will be missing a first-team player - forward Тууре Сиира, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Ilves player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Микко Лейно (Finland). Over the last 17 matches, he has shown 42 yellow cards (averaging 2.5 per match) and 2 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 6% of matches (1 out of 17). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.