Karpat — Ilves Tampere: 3:4, Liiga

Ilves Tampere took a 4:3 win against Karpaty in Liiga on 16 September 2026, a result that extends their current momentum in the league. The scoreline tells only part of the story — this was a match that stayed close until the final whistle, with Ilves showing enough composure to hold on.

The visitors had already beaten Karpaty 2:0 earlier in September, so there was history between them that adds an edge. This time round, the game opened up, and Ilves cut them open at will when it mattered most. To be fair, Karpaty never really went away, but by then the pattern was set.

Our prediction called for an away win with 49 per cent confidence, and that has come through. The visitors have kept finding ways to win, and this result ties in with their recent form — four wins from five games, including a 4:0 shutout against Hämeenlinna and a 2:0 victory over Lukko.

Karpaty's situation looks tougher. They had a 3:1 win over Ässät on 1 September but followed it with heavy defeats — 5:1 to Tappara and now this loss. The old head in their camp will be looking for answers, and the pressure has clearly taken its toll.

What this means in the table is that Ilves continue to build, while Karpaty sit further back. The gap between them is widening, and for the hosts there is work to do before the next round.