Veikkausliiga · 2026
HJK Helsinki
Ilves
Full time
Match recap
HJK Helsinki and Ilves shared the spoils in a hard-fought 2-2 draw in Veikkausliiga action. The match saw several momentum shifts, with both teams enjoying periods of dominance. HJK initially took the lead, only for Ilves to respond and even pull ahead, showcasing their resilience. However, the home side rallied late, securing a crucial equaliser to salvage a point. The result is a mixed bag for both. HJK will be disappointed not to have held onto their lead or secured a late winner, especially at home. Ilves, conversely, will be content with a point on the road against a strong opponent, but may rue not holding on for the win themselves. The draw keeps the league table tight, setting up an intriguing battle as the season progresses.
Markets (closing odds)
Events
- 20'Card — Ville Tikkanen (Yellow Card)
- 21'Goal — M. Stjopin (Normal Goal)
- 43'Goal — B. Lyons-Foster (Normal Goal)
- 59'Goal — M. Stjopin (Normal Goal)
- 61'subst — T. Mero (Substitution 1)
- 62'subst — O. Tiitinen (Substitution 1)
- 62'subst — Y. Raap (Substitution 2)
- 71'subst — A. Cicale (Substitution 2)
- 71'subst — J. Kallinen (Substitution 3)
- 76'subst — O. Pettersson (Substitution 3)
- 76'subst (Substitution 4)
- 76'subst — K. Wallius (Substitution 5)
- 79'Card — Mihailo Bogićević (Yellow Card)
- 83'Goal — M. Borchers (Normal Goal)
- 84'subst — T. Pukki (Substitution 4)
- 90'Card — Mihailo Bogićević (Yellow Card)
- 90'Card — Mihailo Bogićević (Red Card)
- 90'Card — Maksim Stjopin (Yellow Card)
Match statistics
Lineups
HJK Helsinki4-3-3- M. MarkovicG
- M. YlitolvaD
- M. BogicevicD
- V. TikkanenD
- B. Lyons-FosterD
- L. MollerM
- L. LingmanM
- J. KallinenM
- T. MeroF
- T. PukkiF
- A. CicaleF
Ilves3-4-2-1- O. VirtanenG
- V. KumpuD
- T. MiettunenD
- M. RaleD
- O. Pettersson
- O. TiitinenM
- Y. RaapM
- J. KiloM
- K. WalliusM
- M. StjopinM
- T. HytonenF
Form
Head to head
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Standings — Veikkausliiga
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Inter Turku | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11:5 | 17 |
| 2 |  AC Oulu | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13:7 | 15 |
| 3 |  KuPS | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:8 | 13 |
| 4 | HJK Helsinki | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 |  Turku PS | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9:6 | 12 |
| 6 |  VPS | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:4 | 9 |
| 7 |  Gnistan | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:11 | 8 |
| 8 |  Lahti | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:7 | 7 |
| 9 | Ilves | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 10 |  SJK | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:10 | 6 |
| 11 |  Mariehamn | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5:10 | 4 |
| 12 |  FF Jaro | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4:12 | 4 |