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VPS vs. Ilves Match Preview Article
Welcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between VPS and Ilves, taking place on Friday, 04 October 2024, at Lemonsoft Stadion in Vaasa.
VPS, Recent Form
Last time out, VPS recorded an impressive 4-1 away win against SJK.
When it comes to attacking power Jussi Nuorela will be justly satisfied with his squad's performances of late, which has seen them chalk up 10 goals in their last 6 matches. However, it hasn't all been going well, and questions remain about their defence with 10 goals lost in those 6 matches resulting in some crucial points dropped. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 games; however, they've scored in 22 of their 25 games this season.
It's been a mixed run of form for VPS recently with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats in their last 6 games.
Ilves, Recent Form
Ilves will certainly have been pleased to secure 3 points from their most recent encounter, which saw them run out 1-0 winners in their away fixture against HJK.
Manager Joonas Rantanen will be reasonably pleased with his team's performances in front of goal, having scored 11 goals in their last 6 games, but will want to tighten up his defence with 4 goals conceded in the same period. They have scored in 22 of their 25 games this season and recorded 12 clean sheets.
They have had a strong run of form recently, being undefeated in 5 of their last 6 games and picking up 4 wins along the way.
Goalscorer Roope Riski will be planning to get himself on the scoresheet once more, having notched up 3 goals in his last 6 league matches for Ilves.
VPS vs. Ilves Head to head
The last league encounter between these two sides concluded with a 3-2 win for Ilves.
In each of the previous 3 matches against VPS, Ipa have let in at least one goal.