Ilves lineup & predicted Starting 11

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Ilves' most-used XI this season (starts from 11 matches): Krkalić (11); Rale (10), Kumpu (9), Väisänen (8), Miettunen (6); Wallius (10), Popovitch (10), Multala (7), Kilo (6); Hytönen (11). Since left: Kanga. No fixture is scheduled yet.

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Quiet since 31 Aug: nothing new to report

  • TRANSFERTiitinen goes out on loan to Charlton31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERKanga leaves for Motherwell27 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERVirtanen goes out on loan to Gnistan23 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERRiski goes out on loan to AC Oulu22 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERVeteli leaves for HJK Helsinki22 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERAspegren leaves for DPMM FC Brunei21 Jul
  • TRANSFERAmoo leaves for P-Iirot21 Jul · Free agent
  • TRANSFERPaavola goes out on loan to Haka20 Jul · Loan

Ilves most-used starting XI

11 MATCHES

Ilves' most-used starting XI this season, across 11 official matches, was Krkalić in goal, a back four of Rale, Kumpu, Väisänen and Miettunen, and Hytönen leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

  1. DEFRale
  2. MIDKilo

Team news

  • No longer available: Kanga.
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-3 in 4 of the last 14 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 43% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Ilves this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Joni Lehtonen, Ilves manager
Head Coach
Joni Lehtonen
Since Aug 2026
Formation tendency
3-4-3most-used · 4 of last 14
3-4-3
29%
4-3-3
29%
3-4-2-1
14%
4-4-2
14%

3-4-2-1 at home · 4-3-3 away

Sets up with a back three in 43% of matches.

Most Common Ilves Starting XI

Based on 11 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Stats & Facts

Ilves

Who started Ilves' last match?
Ilves' starting XI on 17 Oct 2026 in the Finland Veikkausliiga (3-4-2-1): F. Krkalić, V. Kumpu, T. Miettunen, M. Rale, Goudouss Bamba, A. Popovitch, Y. Sacko, K. Wallius, O. Multala, S. Baranov, T. Hytönen.
What was Ilves' last result?
Ilves beat SJK 2–0 on 17 Oct 2026.
When did Ilves last win?
Ilves last won on 17 Oct 2026, beating SJK 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Ilves?
T. Hytönen has taken the most penalties for Ilves this season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Ilves this season?
F. Krkalić leads with 11 starts for Ilves across all competitions this season.
What formation does Ilves use most often?
Ilves have used a 4-3-3 in 4 of their 10 matches this season.
Which Ilves goalkeeper has started the most this season?
F. Krkalic has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Ilves this season, starting 11 matches.
Which Ilves defender has started the most this season?
M. Rale has made the most starts as defender for Ilves this season, starting 10 matches.
Which Ilves midfielder has started the most this season?
A. Popovitch has made the most starts as midfielder for Ilves this season, starting 10 matches.
Which Ilves forward has started the most this season?
T. Hytonen has made the most starts as forward for Ilves this season, starting 11 matches.
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