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Ilves most-used starting XI8 MATCHES

Ilves' most-used starting XI this season, across 8 official matches, was Krkalić in goal, a back five of Rale, Wallius, Kumpu, Väisänen and Miettunen, and Hytönen leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

  1. GKKrkalić
  2. DEFRale
  3. DEFWallius
  4. DEFKumpu
  5. DEFVäisänen
  6. DEFMiettunen
  7. MIDPopovitch
  8. MIDKanga
  9. MIDRaap
  10. MIDMultala
  11. FWDHytönen

Team news

  • No longer available: Kanga.
  • Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 4 of the last 11 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 36% 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
4-3-3most-used · 4 of last 11
4-3-3
36%
3-4-3
27%
4-2-3-1
18%
4-4-2
9%

Sets up with a back three in 36% of matches.

Most Common Ilves Starting XI

Based on 8 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 12 Sept 2026 in the Finland Veikkausliiga (4-4-2): F. Krkalić, K. Wallius, V. Kumpu, S. Väisänen, M. Rale, M. Stjopin, Y. Raap, O. Multala, A. Popovitch, E. Tamminen, T. Hytönen.
What was Ilves' last result?
Ilves beat Lahti 3–1 on 12 Sept 2026.
When did Ilves last win?
Ilves last won on 12 Sept 2026, beating Lahti 3–1.
Who takes penalties for Ilves?
T. Hytönen has taken the most penalties for Ilves this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Ilves this season?
A. Popovitch leads with 8 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 7 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 8 matches.
Which Ilves defender has started the most this season?
M. Rale has made the most starts as defender for Ilves this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Ilves midfielder has started the most this season?
A. Popovitch has made the most starts as midfielder for Ilves this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Ilves forward has started the most this season?
T. Hytonen has made the most starts as forward for Ilves this season, starting 8 matches.
Squad · 30 players

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Krkalić
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