HJK and Ilves will on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 play in a Veikkausliiga football game in Finland, check the HJK vs Ilves betting tip 2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where HJK vs Ilves will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Bolt Arena stadium, in the city of Helsinki, with a capacity for 10770 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the HJK vs Ilves betting tip 2023
The Veikkausliiga has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.96 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.24 goals per match played.
HJK last match
In the last match they played, HJK collected a win. The opposing team was Larne, and the match – which ended with the result of 1-0 – was valid for Champions League. Coach T. Koskela’s disposed his team in a 4-3-3 formation.
Prior to the match the odds were 1.60, making clear the team’s favoritism, which was later confirmed with the positive result.
In a contest without major individual highlights, the performance of Topi Keskinen drew attention. Even without offering a fantastic exhibition, he was instrumental in HJK victory in this last match.
Ilves last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Veikkausliiga, Ilves, who used a 4-4-2 formation, faced the Mariehamn team with a final score of 0-0.
Considering the high odds of winning the match, a draw (odd 3.40) turned out to be a bad result.
HJK vs Ilves h2h
The last time these teams played against each other was in Veikkausliiga, where Ilves was at 7th place while HJK occupied 2nd place. Ilves went in with a 4-4-2 formation while HJK opened their game with a 4-3-3 tactic.
The last time these teams met was for a Veikkausliiga match, on 21-05-2023, referring to the 2023 season, in a competitive game that ended with a 1-1 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The HJK team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 2 wins, compared to the Ilves team, which won only 1 game.
HJK
Veikkausliiga leaderboard now
The HJK team with 28 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 7 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses.
Which means that the team has an advantage of 1 point, in the 16th round, with the Oulu team in hot pursuit at 4th place.
HJK analysis
After 15 rounds, HJK has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 24 goals for and 12 conceded.
HJK average number of shots on net is 4.44 per game. This is a good indicator of the fact that the team does not score much, nor does it impose too much of a burden on opposing defenses.
Winning twice as the visiting team, the team’s record of 5 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws proves they are naturally stronger at home.
In comparison to Ilves 1455 attacks and 14 goals, HJK has had 1661 attacks and 24 goals.
Best goalscorer from HJK
Bojan Radulovic Samoukovic has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 10 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading HJK to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 4 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data HJK
With 23 titles won in the tournament’s history the HJK team is one of the leading names in the competition. The team’s record can influence the final result of the match and it would not be the first time that the team have managed to surprise their opponents with a victory at a time where they are in poor form.
Ilves
Veikkausliiga leaderboard now
With 17 points won, Ilves is in 8th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team’s campaign so far is 3 wins against 4 losses, plus 8 draws.
This means that in the 16th round the team has no advantage in relation to the KTP team that is in the 9th place.
Ilves analysis
We have reached matchday 15 in Veikkausliiga and at the moment Ilves has made 14 goals and conceded 14.
The team’s scoring ability is not brilliant: in this league it is 0.93 goals per game on average, and this may be an indicator on the chances of winning the next match, which the team will also play away from home.
Best goalscorer from Ilves
In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Petteri Pennanen so far in the competition. With 4 goals with his signature, the Midfielder has helped his team Ilves to achieve victorious results this season.
It is important to highlight that more than 50% of the goals scored by this player were from the penalty spot. More precisely, 3 of the 4 goals scored have this characteristic.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of HJK is Bojan Radulovic Samoukovic, who has already scored 10 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Ilves is Petteri Pennanen, he has scored in 4 opportunities.
Between 75-90 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.
The bet on under 2.5 goals is very compelling since frequently Ilves does not concede goals as a visitor. Ilves also averages 0.71 goals per match when playing away from their field.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.7.
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 5.15 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.87 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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HJK vs Ilves betting tip 2023: FAQ
The match will be played on July 22nd, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Bolt Arena stadium in Helsinki.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Veikkausliiga match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
