HIFK vs KalPa predictions, Jan 07, 2026

Jan 05, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Wednesday,

HIFK

KalPa

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In an upcoming Finnish SM-liiga matchup, HIFK Hockey will face off against KalPa Hockey on January 7, 2026. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with HIFK winning only 1 of their last 5 games, while KalPa has managed to secure 3 victories in the same period.

HIFK will have the home advantage in this game, which could give them an edge over their opponents. However, KalPa has been in better form recently, with their solid winning streak indicating that they are a team to be reckoned with.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor HIFK with 2.46 for a home win compared to KalPa’s 2.61 for an away win. Our model prediction aligns with the odds, giving HIFK a 38.5% chance of winning, a 25.5% chance of a draw, and a 36.1% chance of KalPa emerging victorious.

Both teams have their tactical strengths and weaknesses, and this game could go either way. Expect an exciting matchup between HIFK and KalPa with both teams aiming to secure a crucial victory.

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HIFK
39.4%		 Draw
24%		 KalPa
36.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga IFK Helsinki: 3.38%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.41 3.96 2.6
MarathonBet 2.35 4.15 2.5
Pinnacle 2.46 3.72 2.61
Best for US Customers 2.35 3.85 2.6

Latest Results

03.01.26 HIFK Hockey – JYP Hockey – 5:3
29.12.25 HC Davos – HIFK Hockey – 3:0
28.12.25 HC Fribourg-Gotteron – HIFK Hockey – 4:3
27.12.25 HIFK Hockey – HC Sparta Prague – 1:4
20.12.25 TPS hockey – HIFK Hockey – 4:3		 03.01.26 KalPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:1
27.12.25 KalPa hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:2
26.12.25 SaiPa hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:5
20.12.25 KooKoo – KalPa hockey – 2:1 OT
19.12.25 KalPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:6

Facts

  • A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 13 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 2.
  • HIFK has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, KalPa has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • KalPa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 46:61. (average 2.3:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, HIFK won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 26:26. (average 2.6:2.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    17.10.25 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:2
    04.10.25 KalPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 3:0
    10.01.25 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:1
    14.12.24 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:4 OT
    16.11.24 KalPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 7:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 35 21 2 2 10 126:83 69
    2 JYP 34 18 5 2 9 128:99 66
    3 Lukko 34 18 4 1 11 107:85 63
    4 KooKoo 35 16 7 1 11 122:93 63
    5 Ilves 35 16 5 3 11 111:96 61
    6 SaiPa 35 16 3 5 11 117:96 59
    7 Assat 35 16 4 3 12 102:86 59
    8 KalPa 34 16 3 2 13 106:109 56
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 37 13 3 5 16 97:111 50
    10 TPS Turku 37 10 6 6 15 86:102 48
    11 Jukurit 35 12 3 4 16 81:94 46
    12 Pelicans 35 10 5 5 15 69:88 45
    13 IFK Helsinki 35 12 2 4 17 78:114 44
    14 Karpat 36 10 4 4 18 112:120 42
    15 Hameenlinna 37 9 4 7 17 90:111 42
    16 Vaasan Sport 35 8 1 7 19 71:116 33

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.9%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 5.04 (17.44%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.52%)

    4. Saipa: 13 (6.76%)

    5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.66%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

    7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

    9. Assat Pori: 30.8 (2.85%)

    10. Karpat Oulu: 42.6 (2.06%)

    11. Kiekko-Espoo: 62.2 (1.41%)

    12. TPS Turku: 68.2 (1.29%)

    13. Pelicans Lahti: 85.4 (1.03%)

    14. Hameenlinna: 93.4 (0.94%)

    15. Jukurit: 120.2 (0.73%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 140.2 (0.63%)

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