Ilves vs KuPS Prediction: Attacking play expected from both sides

Two of the most in-formed teams in the league will battle on Friday at the Ratinan Stadion. Both sides enter this game with unbeaten records and exceptional attacking spirit. Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

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Ilves were held to a 1-1 draw in their HJK. Santeri Haarala put Ilves ahead in the 24th minute from the penalty spot before Luke Plange equalized in the 66th minute. Ilves are unbeaten in their last 6 games, where they won 5. They sit 4th on the table with 17 points in 9 games, scoring 19 and conceding 10.

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KuPS recorded a 4-1 win over Ekenas in their last game. Jonathan Muzinga opened the scoring in the 22nd minute before Simon Lindholm in the 30th minute. Petteri Pennanen put KuPS back ahead in the 45th minute before Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba made it 3-1 in the 58th minute, and Taneli Hamalainen put the icing on the cake for KuPS in the 70th minute to make it 4-1. With the win, KuPS are unbeaten this season. They sit first on the table with 19 points in 9 games, scoring 17 goals and conceding 8.

Ilves — Otso Virtanen, Aapo Maenpaa, Tatu Miettunen, Juhani Pikkarainen, Jorginho, Anton Popovitch, Joona Veteli, Doni Arifi, Vincent Ulundu, Santeri Haarala, Marius Soderback.

KuPS — Aatu Hakala, Taneli Hamalainen, Ibrahim Cisse, Samuli Miettinen, Clinton Antwi, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Matias Siltanen, Jaakko Oksanen, Petteri Pennanen, Axel Vidjeskog, Jonathan Muzinga.

Both Ilves and KuPS have been exceptional this season. This is why my first pick will be the BTTS option. Moreover, Ilves scored at least one goal in their last six matches. On the other hand, KuPS have scored at least one goal in 14 of the previous 15 games. So, this game will see lots of goals owing to the attacking spirit of both teams.

• BTTS for 1.80 odds
• Over 2.5 for 2.00 odds
• HT: Over 1.5 for 3.00 odds