HNK Rijeka and Ilves Tampere have been drawn to face each other in the Conference League qualifiers in Round 3. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to Play-off of the Conference League qualifiers. The loser is knocked out from the competition.
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Matches 2026/27
| 06.08.2026 | HNK Rijeka | 1:0 | Ilves Tampere | 2026/27 | Conference League | Qualifications - Round 3 | ||
| 13.08.2026 | Ilves Tampere | 1:1 | HNK Rijeka | 2026/27 | Conference League | Qualifications - Round 3 | ||
The most recent clash between Ilves Tampere and HNK Rijeka was played on 13.08.2026 and ended 1:1. The 5-game recent record for HNK Rijeka stands at 2 victories, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Across their last five matches, Ilves Tampere have recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses. In the current Elo standings, HNK Rijeka are rated at 1462 points, while Ilves Tampere have 1152 points.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 |
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HNK Rijeka | 2.500 | 1.500 | 2.500 | 2.500 | 9.625 | 18.625 |
| 284 |
|
Ilves Tampere | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 2.000 | 1.500 | 3.500 |
Form in recent games
| HNK Rijeka | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:2 | NK Istra 1961 | League | |
| 20.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 0:2 | FC Midtjylland | Conference League | |
| 16.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 0:2 | NK Varaždin | League | |
| 13.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | Ilves Tampere | Conference League | |
| 06.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 1:0 | Ilves Tampere | Conference League | |
| Ilves Tampere | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🏠 | loss 0:1 | Vaasan Palloseura | Veikkausliiga | |
| 17.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 2:3 | IF Gnistan | Veikkausliiga | |
| 13.08.2026 | 🏠 | draw 1:1 | HNK Rijeka | Conference League | |
| 09.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:0 | IFK Mariehamn | Veikkausliiga | |
| 06.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 0:1 | HNK Rijeka | Conference League | |
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 |
|
HNK Rijeka | 1462 |
23.08.2026 3:2 vs NK Istra 1961 League +5.51 |
20.08.2026 0:2 vs FC Midtjylland Conference League Qualifications - Play-off -6.30 |
16.08.2026 0:2 vs NK Varaždin League -9.52 |
13.08.2026 1:1 vs Ilves Tampere Conference League Qualifications - Round 3 -9.37 |
06.08.2026 1:0 vs Ilves Tampere Conference League Qualifications - Round 3 +3.17 |
02.08.2026 2:1 vs NK Rudeš League +2.54 |
30.07.2026 1:0 vs Derry City Conference League Qualifications - Round 2 +4.37 |
23.07.2026 1:0 vs Derry City Conference League Qualifications - Round 2 +2.49 |
23.05.2026 2:0 vs HNK Gorica League +4.93 |
17.05.2026 0:0 vs NK Istra 1961 League -1.52 |
|
| 958 |
|
Ilves Tampere | 1152 |
22.08.2026 0:1 vs Vaasan Palloseura Veikkausliiga -13.49 |
17.08.2026 2:3 vs IF Gnistan Veikkausliiga -11.29 |
13.08.2026 1:1 vs HNK Rijeka Conference League Qualifications - Round 3 +9.37 |
09.08.2026 2:0 vs IFK Mariehamn Veikkausliiga +2.99 |
06.08.2026 0:1 vs HNK Rijeka Conference League Qualifications - Round 3 -3.17 |
02.08.2026 0:1 vs AC Oulu Veikkausliiga -12.08 |
30.07.2026 2:1 vs Stjarnan Garðabær Conference League Qualifications - Round 2 +6.51 |
23.07.2026 0:1 vs Stjarnan Garðabær Conference League Qualifications - Round 2 -12.76 |
20.07.2026 3:1 vs Turun Palloseura Veikkausliiga +6.70 |
16.07.2026 3:1 vs FC Differdange 03 Conference League Qualifications - Round 1 +16.33 |
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Featured matches HNK Rijeka - Ilves Tampere
Ilves Tampere - HNK Rijeka, 13.08.2026
At the Tammela Stadium in Tampere, Ilves drew 1–1 with HNK Rijeka in the second leg of their Conference League third qualifying round tie. Stanislav Baranov opened the scoring for the Finns, but Justas Lasickas equalised for the Croats.
Having lost the first leg 0–1, Ilves was eliminated with a 1–2 aggregate score.
HNK Rijeka progresses to the play-off round, while Ilves's European campaign comes to an end.
HNK Rijeka - Ilves Tampere, 06.08.2026
In the first leg of the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round, HNK Rijeka defeated Ilves Tampere 1–0. The match played on 6 August 2026 at Rujevica Stadium in Rijeka gave the Croatian side the advantage. The only goal was scored in the 34th minute by Marco Pasalic, assisted by Luka Menalo. Ilves had their chances in the second half but failed to equalise. Rijeka controlled the match after scoring.
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
On 13.08.2026, the match Ilves Tampere vs HNK Rijeka took place, ending with a score of 1:1.