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Ilves host IF Gnistan at Tammela Stadion, Tampere on Saturday, May 23 at 4:00 PM in the Veikkausliiga.
Ilves come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). IF Gnistan, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Ilves head into this on the back of a defeat, while IF Gnistan arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.
Head-to-head records offer little separation — Ilves and IF Gnistan have split their 7 meetings almost evenly (3W–2D–2W). Their last encounter ended in IF Gnistan won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Ilves a slight edge, but IF Gnistan are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.