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Ilves will welcome Djurgarden to the Tammelan Stadion in the UEFA Conference League for a third round qualifying clash on Thursday. The hosts will seek to stretch their four-game winning streak, while the visitors look to return to winning ways.
Tampereen Ilves won the Finnish Cup last season to qualify for the UEFA Conference League for the first time. They kicked off their campaign in the second qualifying round, where they narrowly edged Austria Wien 5-4 on penalties following a 5-5 draw on aggregate. The hosts have participated in the UEFA Europa League twice.
Ipa will come into this meeting on the back of four straight wins in all competitions. They are fourth-placed with 32 points in the 2024 Veikkausliiga - the Finish top flight. They have won nine matches out of 18 played, drawing five and losing four. Ilves have suffered only one defeat in their last five matches at home.
Djurgarden failed to progress beyond the second qualifying round in the previous edition, but have made it to the third round this time. They finished fourth in the Swedish top flight (Allsvenskan) last season to earn a spot in the 2024-25 UEFA Conference League second qualifying round.
Järnkaminerna defeated Progrès Niederkorn from Luxembourg 3-1 on aggregate to reach the third qualifying round for the second time. In 2022-23, they made it to the round of 16 before crashing out after losing to Polish side Lech Poznań. Djurgarden (35) are second placed in the 2024 Allsvenskan, trailing table toppers, Malmö (38) by just three points.
Ilves vs Djurgarden Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Ilves have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Ilves have won six times in their last 10 matches, drawing twice and losing twice.
- Ilves have scored 13 goals and conceded 10 in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Djurgarden have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Ilves have won four times and lost once in their last five matches while Djurgarden have won twice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Ilves – W-W-W-W-L, Djurgarden – D-L-W-W-L.
Ilves vs Djurgarden Prediction
Ilves are in a great shape and will hope to maintain their momentum when they welcome the visitors for this clash.
Djurgarden will be looking to cause an upset at Tammelan Stadion in view of snatching a workable lead heading into the second leg.
Ilves come as the favourite based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Ilves 3-1 Djurgarden
Ilves vs Djurgarden Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Ilves
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Ilves to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Djurgarden to score - Yes
