Ilves host VPS at Tammela Stadion, Tampere today at 4:00 PM in the Veikkausliiga.

Ilves come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). VPS travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Ilves here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against VPS, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Ilves won 2–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Ilves look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though VPS will make it uncomfortable. Ilves to win.