Veikkausliiga · 2026
Ilves
Gnistan
Full time
Match recap
Ilves secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Gnistan in Saturday's Veikkausliiga clash. The home side asserted dominance early, controlling possession and creating several chances in the first half, eventually breaking the deadlock before the interval. Gnistan struggled to establish a foothold, often resorting to long-range efforts that posed little threat. The second half saw Ilves maintain their disciplined approach, adding a second goal to solidify their lead. Despite some late pressure from the visitors, Ilves' defence held firm, preventing any clear-cut opportunities. This win strengthens Ilves' position in the upper half of the table, while Gnistan will be looking to regroup after a subdued performance.
Markets (closing odds)
Events
- 45'Goal — J. Kanga (Penalty)
- 58'subst — M. H. Bjurstrom (Substitution 1)
- 58'subst — S. Eremenko (Substitution 2)
- 62'Card — Saku Ylätupa (Yellow Card)
- 66'subst — O. Tiitinen (Substitution 1)
- 66'subst — O. Pettersson (Substitution 2)
- 66'subst — Marcelo Costa (Substitution 3)
- 67'subst — J. Kanga (Substitution 3)
- 70'Card — Abdoul Goudouss Bamba (Red Card)
- 74'Card — Saku Ylätupa (Yellow Card)
- 74'Card — Saku Ylätupa (Red Card)
- 78'subst — M. Stjopin (Substitution 4)
- 79'Card — Kalle Wallius (Yellow Card)
- 81'subst — A. Obileye (Substitution 4)
- 83'Card — Adam Jouhi (Yellow Card)
- 86'Card — Tatu Miettunen (Yellow Card)
- 90'Card — Teemu Hytönen (Yellow Card)
- 90'Goal — T. Hytonen (Normal Goal)
Match statistics
Statistics not available for this match.
Lineups
Ilves3-4-2-1- O. VirtanenG
- T. MiettunenD
- V. KumpuD
- M. RaleD
- O. Pettersson
- O. MultalaM
- O. TiitinenM
- K. WalliusM
- J. KangaM
- M. StjopinM
- T. HytonenF
Gnistan3-4-3- A. CraninxG
- R. GnanouD
- A. ObileyeD
- Marcelo CostaF
- O. HannulaM
- G. EuropaeusM
- S. EremenkoM
- M. H. BjurstromD
- S. YlatupaF
- A. AkinyemiF
- J. LatonenF
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 |