KTP and Ilves will face each other in a Veikkausliiga game in Finland on Saturday, July 08th, 2023, check the KTP vs Ilves betting tip 2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where KTP vs Ilves will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Arto Tolsa Areena stadium, in the city of Kotka, with a capacity for 4780 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
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Introduction to the KTP 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 2.31 goals per match played.
KTP last match
In the last match they played, KTP collected a defeat. The opposing team was Oulu, and the match – which ended with the result of 1-2 – was valid for Finland Cup.
A defeat of the home team had odds of 2.30, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
Ilves last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this contest after a previous event’s victory. In a dispute valid for Finland Cup, Ilves faced the VJS team, and the score ended in favor with a 0-4.
The odds of 1.11 before the match made clear the favoritism of the team before the match, a condition that was ratified with the final positive result.
KTP vs Ilves h2h
The last time KTP went up against Ilves, it was in Veikkausliiga. KTP, ranked 7th place, started with a 3-4-3 tactic, while Ilves, then in 6th place, was charged with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The most recent precedent between these two clubs was in 29-04-2023, in the 2023 season of the Veikkausliiga, which ended with a 1-0 win for Ilves.
The last encounter between these two it was a close fight.
KTP
Veikkausliiga leaderboard now
KTP enters into this match occupying 7th place in the Veikkausliiga with a negative balance. The team has scored 16 points, winning only 4 games, losing 6, and scoring 4 draws.
In the 15th round, the team holds an advantage of 1 point over the Ilves team, which is in position 8 just below, and with 1 point less than that of the Inter Turku team that occupies the 6th place.
KTP analysis
Currently, in the Veikkausliiga, KTP sums 12 goals for and a total of 16 goals against, after 14 rounds played.
It appears that KTP is encountering difficulties in scoring goals, as evidenced by their low number of goals scored and the high number of games in which they have failed to score. This could imply that their attacking play is lacking in quality and they need to work on creating better chances.
With an average of 3.71 shots on goal per match, KTP certainly cannot call itself a fearsome, or particularly prolific, attack, and this is another very good indicator to take into account in evaluations.
KTP, with a ball possession of 48.36% per game on average, is not the team that imposes its game, and rather prefers a tactic devoted to waiting and counterattacks. However, in the match against Ilves of 2023 they will have to do something more, try to maintain possession of the ball and attack the opponent’s goal with more continuity.
Winning once as the visiting team, the team’s record of 3 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws proves they are naturally stronger at home.
The relentless schedule ahead could prove to be a hurdle for KTP in maintaining their peak performance during multiple games in a short span of time. Despite the odds predicting a closely fought contest between KTP and Ilves, the team’s busy schedule could impact the result in favor of their opponents.
Best goalscorer from KTP
In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Willis Alvés Furtado so far in the competition. With 5 goals with his signature, the Attacker has helped his team KTP to achieve victorious results this season.
Ilves
Veikkausliiga leaderboard now
With 15 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 6 draws.
In the 15th round, the team holds a small disadvantage of 1 point as opposed to KTP which is just above, in the 7th place.
Ilves analysis
After round 14 of Veikkausliiga we count 14 goals scored by Ilves and 14 conceded.
Ilves could face difficulties in maintaining their top form when confronted with a packed schedule featuring several games in a short span. Despite the odds pointing towards a close contest, the team’s busy schedule could impact their performance against KTP.
Best goalscorer from Ilves
At the individual level, in this competition’s offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Petteri Pennanen. The Midfielder has already scored 4 goals in the competition, being extremely important for Ilves, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.
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 KTP is Willis Alvés Furtado, who has already scored 5 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.
Seeing that Ilves has an average of 0.83 goals per match outside their domains, the option under 2.5 goals is an appealing one. This market makes much sense since the team usually doesn’t concede goals playing as a visitor.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.67.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Something to explore in order to get favorable betting results is noting the average of 5.14 corners per game which one can get by combining the number of corners of both teams.
KTP is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.36 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of KTP in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.43 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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KTP vs Ilves betting tip 2023: FAQ
The match will be played on July 08th, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Arto Tolsa Areena stadium in Kotka.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Veikkausliiga match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 1-0 result for Ilves.
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.
