KooKoo vs Pelicans predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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KooKoo

Pelicans

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In this upcoming Finnish SM-liiga hockey match, KooKoo will face off against Pelicans Hockey on January 17, 2026. On paper, KooKoo appears to have the upper hand as they have won 4 out of their last 5 matches, while Pelicans Hockey have struggled to secure a victory in their recent outings.

KooKoo will have the home advantage in this fixture, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds favoring them with a 1.85 chance of winning. Pelicans Hockey, on the other hand, are considered the underdogs with odds of 3.48 for an away win.

In terms of tactical strengths, KooKoo has shown a solid defensive game and efficient goal-scoring abilities in their recent performances. On the contrary, Pelicans Hockey will need to improve their offensive efforts and defensive stability if they are to compete successfully in this match.

While the statistics and odds may lean towards KooKoo, anything can happen in sports, and Pelicans Hockey will be eager to turn their recent form around. It will be a closely contested match with both teams having the potential to come out on top.

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KooKoo
50.5%		 Draw
22.6%		 Pelicans
26.9%

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga KooKoo: 4.62%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.85 4.13 3.48

Latest Results

16.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KooKoo – 4:2
14.01.26 HIFK Hockey – KooKoo – 1:6
09.01.26 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 6:1
05.01.26 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:4
03.01.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 penalties		 16.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:3
13.01.26 Lukko Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:3 OT
10.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 1:4
03.01.26 KalPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:1
30.12.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – Pelicans Hockey – 5:3

Facts

  • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, KooKoo won 5.
  • In recent matches, KooKoo has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Pelicans is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • KooKoo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • KooKoo is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • We predict that KooKoo will win today’s game, with odds of 1.85.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, KooKoo won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 64:54. (average 3.2:2.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, KooKoo won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 28:20. (average 2.8:2).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.12.25 Pelicans Hockey – KooKoo – 2:4
    12.11.25 Pelicans Hockey – KooKoo – 0:6
    04.10.25 KooKoo – Pelicans Hockey – 5:2
    04.09.25 KooKoo – Pelicans Hockey – 4:1
    25.01.25 KooKoo – Pelicans Hockey – 3:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 39 24 2 2 11 143:92 78
    2 SaiPa 41 20 4 5 12 136:113 73
    3 Lukko 38 20 5 1 12 120:94 71
    4 JYP 38 19 6 2 11 138:114 71
    5 KooKoo 39 18 7 1 13 139:103 69
    6 KalPa 39 19 4 2 14 121:121 67
    7 Ilves 39 17 6 4 12 123:103 67
    8 Assat 38 17 4 3 14 109:100 62
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 41 14 3 6 18 105:121 54
    10 IFK Helsinki 40 15 2 4 19 90:131 53
    11 Hameenlinna 41 12 4 7 18 100:115 51
    12 TPS Turku 40 11 6 6 17 93:109 51
    13 Jukurit 38 13 3 5 17 88:101 50
    14 Pelicans 38 10 5 6 17 74:99 46
    15 Karpat 40 11 4 4 21 120:132 45
    16 Vaasan Sport 39 8 1 8 22 78:129 34

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.87%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.88 (17.99%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.51%)

    4. Saipa: 13 (6.75%)

    5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.65%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

    7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

    9. Assat Pori: 37.2 (2.36%)

    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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