HJK Helsinki vs Ilves Tampere Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/16
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 16 May at 11:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Ilves Tampere
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- 30 Oct 2025 Ilves Tampere 3 - 1 HJK Helsinki L
- 29 Sep 2025 HJK Helsinki 2 - 2 Ilves Tampere D
- 11 Aug 2025 HJK Helsinki 5 - 1 Ilves Tampere W
- 05 Apr 2025 Ilves Tampere 3 - 2 HJK Helsinki L
- 28 Sep 2024 HJK Helsinki 0 - 1 Ilves Tampere L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KuPs
|
34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | +31 | 73 | D W W W W |
| 2 |
Inter Turku
|
34 | 18 | 11 | 5 | +28 | 65 | D L W D W |
| 3 |
SJK Seinajoen
|
34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | +19 | 62 | D D W L W |
| 4 |
Ilves Tampere
|
34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | +20 | 60 | W D L L L |
| 5 |
HJK Helsinki
|
34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | +24 | 52 | L D L W L |
| 6 |
Jaro
|
29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | -10 | 35 | L W W L D |
| 7 |
Vaasa VPS
|
29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | -5 | 33 | W L L D D |
| 8 |
AC Oulu
|
29 | 10 | 3 | 16 | -13 | 33 | L W L W W |
| 9 |
IFK Mariehamn
|
29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | -22 | 33 | W D W D L |
| 10 |
Gnistan Helsinki
|
34 | 8 | 9 | 17 | -23 | 33 | D D L L L |
| 11 |
KTP Kotka
|
29 | 5 | 6 | 18 | -34 | 21 | W D W L L |
| 12 |
FC Haka
|
27 | 4 | 5 | 18 | -20 | 17 | D L L L L |
| 13 |
TPS Turku
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 10 | W W D W |
| 14 |
Lahti
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | W L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 11:00.
Match preview
HJK Helsinki host Ilves Tampere in the Finnish Veikkausliiga on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 11:00. The match is scheduled at Bolt Arena, Helsinki. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
HJK Helsinki sit 5th in the Finnish Veikkausliiga table with 52 points from 34 matches (15W · 7D · 12L). Ilves Tampere are 4th with 60 points from 34 matches (18W · 6D · 10L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Finnish Veikkausliiga hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 35 times on record. HJK Helsinki have won 20, Ilves Tampere have won 7 and 8 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment HJK Helsinki vs Ilves Tampere kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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HJK Helsinki vs Ilves Tampere — frequently asked
When is HJK Helsinki vs Ilves Tampere played?
Kick-off is in the Finnish Veikkausliiga.
Where is HJK Helsinki vs Ilves Tampere played?
At Bolt Arena in Helsinki, Finland (capacity 10770).
Has HJK Helsinki vs Ilves Tampere started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 11:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow HJK Helsinki vs Ilves Tampere live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is HJK Helsinki vs Ilves Tampere part of?
The Finnish Veikkausliiga in Finland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Finnish Veikkausliiga
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Finnish Veikkausliiga hub, or jump to the full Finland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow HJK Helsinki and Ilves Tampere for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.