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In an upcoming Finnish SM-liiga matchup, KalPa hockey will face off against Vaasan Sport on January 9, 2026. KalPa hockey, playing at home, comes into this game with three wins in their last five matches, showcasing their strong form. On the other hand, Vaasan Sport has only managed to secure one win in their past five outings, indicating a period of inconsistency.
Looking at the odds provided by bookmakers, KalPa hockey is the clear favorite with odds of 1.41 for a home win, while Vaasan Sport is the underdog with odds of 6.29 for an away victory. Our model predicts a 65.5% probability for a home win, 18.3% for a draw, and 15.4% for an away win, with a projected final score of 4:1 in favor of KalPa hockey.
Tactically, KalPa hockey will look to capitalize on their recent strong form and home advantage, while Vaasan Sport will need to regroup and find ways to overcome their recent struggles. Ultimately, this matchup promises to be an intriguing contest between two teams with differing recent trajectories.
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| KalPa 61.3% |
Draw 19.9% |
Vaasa 18.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Vaasan Sport: 0.63%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.53 | 4.88 | 5.17 | |
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1.54 | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
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1.44 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
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1.56 | 4.44 | 5.21 | |
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1.52 | 4.75 | 5 |
Latest Results
| 07.01.26 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 5:1 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 |
07.01.26 Ilves hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:2 OT 03.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Vaasan Sport – 6:0 30.12.25 Vaasan Sport – Ässät hockey – 2:1 27.12.25 Vaasan Sport – Ilves hockey – 1:4 26.12.25 Lukko Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 2:1 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.12.25 KalPa hockey – Vaasan Sport – 5:3 29.11.25 Vaasan Sport – KalPa hockey – 2:5 15.02.25 KalPa hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:1 11.02.25 Vaasan Sport – KalPa hockey – 2:3 OT 13.11.24 KalPa hockey – Vaasan Sport – 7:3 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 36 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 128:84 | 72 |
| 2 | Lukko | 36 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 112:90 | 66 |
| 3 | JYP | 34 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 128:99 | 66 |
| 4 | SaiPa | 37 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 125:102 | 65 |
| 5 | KooKoo | 36 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 125:97 | 63 |
| 6 | Ilves | 36 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 114:98 | 63 |
| 7 | Assat | 36 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 106:89 | 62 |
| 8 | KalPa | 35 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 107:114 | 56 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 37 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 97:111 | 50 |
| 10 | TPS Turku | 37 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 86:102 | 48 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 36 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 83:115 | 47 |
| 12 | Jukurit | 36 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 82:96 | 46 |
| 13 | Pelicans | 35 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 69:88 | 45 |
| 14 | Karpat | 37 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 115:124 | 42 |
| 15 | Hameenlinna | 38 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 91:113 | 42 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 36 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 73:119 | 34 |
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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