Ilves head into this Veikkausliiga clash in inconsistent form, alternating between wins and dropped points across their last five, while sitting ninth in the table suggests deeper structural issues at home this season. Their home record shows they are conceding at a rate of 1.5 per game and have kept a clean sheet in just half of their home fixtures, pointing to a defence that can be exploited.

TPS arrive in slightly better shape, sitting fifth, and their away form is a notable factor here. They have kept zero clean sheets on the road all season, but their BTTS rate of 75% in away games stands well above the league average of 50%, suggesting they tend to be involved in open, two-way contests when travelling.

With both sides showing defensive vulnerabilities and TPS consistently contributing to goal-heavy away fixtures, this looks like a match where both teams finding the net is a real possibility. TPS appear undervalued as the higher-placed visitor.