Based on last 50 matches in "Finland. Veikkausliiga", up to 08/01/2020
To build a prediction for the Ilves - HIFK match, scheduled for 1 August 2020, several key factors could influence the outcome. Ilves have played 50 matches, in which they won 23 of them, drew 12 times and lost 15 matches. HIFK, having played 50 matches, won 17 times, drew 14 matches and lost 19 defeats. In the league, Ilves average 1.4 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. HIFK average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 26 August 2019 at Ilves's ground, where the home side came out on top.
In 4 out of last 5 away matches, HIFK won the second half.
2nd Half - W23.88
In 4 out of 5 last matches at home, Ilves won the second half against HIFK.
2nd Half - W12.62
Ilves won against HIFK in 6 out of 8 last matches.
W12.085
In 6 out of last 7 away matches, HIFK scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.05
In 5 out of 6 last matches involving Ilves and HIFK against each other, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.05
In 6 out of 7 last matches at home, Ilves concedes from HIFK in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.05
In last 7 matches of Ilves (home) and HIFK (away)both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.9
In 6 out of 7 last matches involving HIFK, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.848
In 9 out of 10 last matches, Ilves scores against HIFK in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.67
In 6 last matches at home, Ilves scores against HIFK in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.67
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Яри Ярвинен (Finland). Over the last 75 matches, he has shown 270 yellow cards (averaging 3.6 per match) and 17 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 13% of matches (10 out of 75).