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Ilves vs Stjarnan Prediction, Tips & Odds

Ilves vs Stjarnan

UEFA Europa Conference League2nd Qualifying Round
Ilves
WWDLL
0 - 0
Tammelan Stadion, Tampere
Referee: M. Bejtullahu
Stjarnan
LDWDW
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.65
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.59 (implied 62.9%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 65.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.53). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.4% vs 62.9%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Stjarnan to win this matchup against Ilves, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Stjarnan has shown a more consistent form recently, with two wins and two draws in their last five matches, reflecting a stronger overall performance as they navigate the competition. Their ability to secure points in challenging situations could be crucial in this knockout round. On the other hand, Ilves has struggled in their recent fixtures, managing just one win alongside two draws and two losses. This inconsistent form may hinder their chances of advancing in the tournament. The team's challenges in converting opportunities into wins could be a deciding factor in the outcome of this match. The model output indicates a win probability that leans towards Stjarnan, with the potential for a closely contested match. However, one caveat is Ilves' home advantage, which could inspire a stronger performance than their recent form suggests. For a detailed explanation of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team utilizes an in-house model that assesses fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Ilves Win56%1.67
Draw21%3.84
Stjarnan Win24%4.45
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5863.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5964.1%

Combined goal output is high (3.9 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Ilves 2-1 Stjarnan
7.0014.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
Ilves -1.5
3.2036%

Ilves have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
7.00
14.6%
1-1
6.97
14.4%
1-0
7.91
12.8%
2-0
8.42
12.0%
3-1
10.86
9.4%
2-2
11.62
8.7%

Our model projects a 2-1 Ilves win as the most likely scoreline at 14.6% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Ilves
-0.0
1.26
Stjarnan
+0.0
3.42
Ilves
-0.5
1.66
Stjarnan
+0.5
4.10
Ilves
-1.5
3.20
Stjarnan
+1.5
8.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Ilves are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Ilves vs Stjarnan
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.693.804.301.622.201.572.15
Marathonbet
1.663.884.601.552.171.592.18
Betfair
1.673.804.201.572.251.502.50
Pinnacle
1.673.884.541.592.29
SBO
1.643.523.94
William Hill
1.703.704.401.572.25
Bet365
1.603.904.751.572.351.572.25
1xBet
1.724.014.761.652.301.592.21
Unibet
1.683.854.351.632.081.642.08
Betano
1.673.804.601.602.271.602.22
Superbet
1.703.904.401.562.301.572.25
BetVictor
1.654.004.601.572.211.572.25

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
64.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
37.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XIlves or Draw
76%1.17
12Ilves or Stjarnan
79%1.21
X2Draw or Stjarnan
44%2.10

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 Ilves1 Draw0 Stjarnan
23 Jul
Stjarnan
0-0
Ilves
UEFA Europa Conference League

The head-to-head record between Ilves and Stjarnan shows 0 wins for Ilves, 1 draw, and 0 wins for Stjarnan. The only match played ended in a 0-0 draw, indicating a tightly contested fixture with neither side able to find the back of the net. This lack of scoring suggests that both teams have struggled to assert themselves offensively when facing each other. With only one match recorded, it is difficult to draw broader conclusions about their historical rivalry.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
IlvesStjarnan
2.08Goals p.g.1.77
1.58Goals conceded p.g.2.08
33%Clean sheets0%
50%Win rate31%
3.67Avg goals in match3.85
2.20xG per game
54%Possession %
6.5Shots on target / game
3.8Corners per game
Ilves
Recent Form

Ilves have won 5 of their last 6 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 0. Their recent home fixtures include beat Ilves 3-1 and drew with Ilves 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 2D 4L from the last 12 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: IlvesAll competitions
20 Jul
Turku PS
1-3
Ilves
Veikkausliiga
16 Jul
Ilves
3-1
FC Differdange 03
UEFA Europa Conference League
08 Jul
FC Differdange 03
0-0
Ilves
UEFA Europa Conference League
04 Jul
FF Jaro
2-1
Ilves
Veikkausliiga
01 Jul
HJK Helsinki
2-1
Ilves
Suomen Cup
27 Jun
Ilves
2-2
SJK
Veikkausliiga
6
Win
50%
2
Draw
17%
4
Lost
33%
Stjarnan
Recent Form

Stjarnan have won 1 of their last 7 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Stjarnan 5-0 and drew with Vikingur Gota 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 4W 4D 5L from the last 13 games (31% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: StjarnanAll competitions
19 Jul
KR Reykjavik
5-0
Stjarnan
Úrvalsdeild
16 Jul
Vikingur Gota
2-2
Stjarnan
UEFA Europa Conference League
09 Jul
Stjarnan
3-1
Vikingur Gota
UEFA Europa Conference League
03 Jul
FH hafnarfjordur
2-2
Stjarnan
Úrvalsdeild
28 Jun
Stjarnan
3-1
KA Akureyri
Úrvalsdeild
21 Jun
IBV Vestmannaeyjar
2-1
Stjarnan
Úrvalsdeild
4
Win
31%
4
Draw
31%
5
Lost
38%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Ilves

No reported absences

Stjarnan

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Ilves Win1.67 (55.6%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.59 (64.1%)
Both Teams Score1.58 (63.6%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.24 (35.9%)
BTTS No2.23 (36.4%)
Speculative
Draw3.84 (20.6%)
Stjarnan Win4.45 (23.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

M. Bejtullahu has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by M. Bejtullahu to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Ilves average 2.1 goals per match at home; Stjarnan 1.8 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

Ilves have generated 2.20 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 50% of them. They put 6.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Ilves player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.