Match Report
KuPS defeated Ilves 4-3 in the Veikkausliiga. Before the match, KuPS were 1st in the Veikkausliiga table with Ilves in 9th. In 12 previous meetings (2018–2026), KuPS have won 7, Ilves 4, with 1 draw. KuPS had scored 32 goals this season (1.9 per game), Ilves had 29 (1.7 per game). KuPS's goals came from Valentín Gasc (26'), Bob Nii Armah (31'), Gustav Engvall (42'), Petteri Pennanen (45'); Ilves scored through O. Pettersson (27'), Jardell Kanga (54'), Joona Veteli (61'). Match stats: possession 51%-49%, shots 13-12, on target 5-7, corners 4-4. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
It is KuPS versus Ilves in the Veikkausliiga at Savon Sanomat Areena.
KuPS occupy 1st place with 36 points. Ilves, for their part, hold 9th with 22.
In their head-to-head record since 2018, the two sides have met 12 times, with 7 wins for KuPS, 4 for Ilves and 1 draw.
It ended 4-3 in KuPS's favour.
Goal scorers
KuPS: Valentín Gasc (26'), Bob Nii Armah (31'), Gustav Engvall (42'), Petteri Pennanen (45') · Ilves: O. Pettersson (27'), Jardell Kanga (54'), Joona Veteli (61')
Key stats
Possession: KuPS 51% · Ilves 49% · Total shots: 13-12 · On target: 5-7 · Corners: 4-4