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Bitesize Prediction: Ilves vs SJK – 18/06/25

Tom Dunstan in Betting Promotions 17 Jun 2025

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Competition: Veikkausliiga

Market:Ilves win

Odds: 2/3 @ Pribet

Looking to climb to the top of the Veikkausliiga table on Wednesday afternoon, Ilves will welcome SJK to the Tammela Stadion.

Starting with the hosts, suffering real heartbreak last season as they missed out on the chance to claim a first domestic crown since way back in 1984, Ilves are desperate to go one step further this time around. Last seen putting in another dominant display as they stormed their way to a 3-0 romp away at KuPS, Joonas Rantanen’s men open Wednesday’s showdown sat just a single point adrift of climbing to the top of the Veikkausliiga table. Getting June underway with a 2-0 victory against Gnistan, the Yellows find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. In fact, Ilves have registered four points from their previous four Veikkausliiga appearances. Looking to make another title statement here, the midweek hosts have also impressed with their gritty defensive displays. It should be highlighted, Rantanen’s side have not conceded a single top-flight strikes in over 360 minutes of action.

As for the visitors, while SJK might travel to the Tammela Stadion on Wednesday night pencilled in as a landslide underdog, Stevie Grieve’s side are enjoying their own purple patch. Last seen claiming a 3-1 victory against Jaro, the former Forest Green coach has seen his squad come roaring back from their May blip. However, despite finding a route into the top-half of the Veikkausliiga table, the Blacks have struggled to find any kind of stability on their travels. Including an action-packed 4-2 defeat against HJK last month, the midweek guests have collected just two points from their previous four showdowns outside of Seinajoki. Likewise, slumping to a 4-0 drumming when they travelled to the title contenders last season, it should be noted that SJK do hold a downbeat record at the Tammela Stadion. Mustering just a single win from any of their previous five meetings, we are backing a home victory here.

Bet: Ilves 2/3 to beat SJK in Wednesday’s Veikkausliiga battle @ Pribet

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tom Dunstan


Formerly of The Independent, Tom has spent the past six years as one of our senior writers and betting experts. Alongside working with numerous publications from across the globe, Tom also graduated from the University of Falmouth in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media.
Spending almost the past decade working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, he has also spent time featuring in sports radio. Tom can be followed on Instagram - @iamtomdunstan

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