Mikkelin Jukurit vs Vaasan Sport predictions, Jan 22, 2026

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In an upcoming matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga, Mikkelin Jukurit will face off against Vaasan Sport on January 22, 2026 at the home arena of Mikkelin Jukurit. Both teams have struggled recently, with Mikkelin Jukurit winning only 1 of their last 5 matches and Vaasan Sport also managing to secure only 1 victory in their last 5 outings.

In terms of bookmakers’ odds, Mikkelin Jukurit are the favorites with odds of 1.55 for a home win, while Vaasan Sport are considered underdogs with odds of 5.07 for an away victory. According to our model’s prediction, Mikkelin Jukurit have a 54.8% chance of winning, with a 23.4% possibility of a draw and a 20.2% likelihood of Vaasan Sport coming out on top.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on improving their recent form in order to secure a positive result in this matchup. It will be interesting to see how they adjust their strategies to counter each other’s strengths and weaknesses on the ice. Overall, this game could go either way and is sure to be a closely contested battle between two evenly matched teams.

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Jukurit
63.3%
Draw
19.1%
Vaasa
17.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Jukurit: 0.49% Vaasan Sport: 0.23%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.49 5.07 5.45
MarathonBet 1.45 5.1 5.6
WilliamHill 1.4 4.5 4.8
Pinnacle 1.52 4.58 5.18
Best for US Customers 1.47 5 5.5

Latest Results

17.01.26 SaiPa hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 5:2
16.01.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 OT
10.01.26 Vaasan Sport – Mikkelin Jukurit – 1:3
05.01.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Lukko Hockey – 1:2
03.01.26 HPK Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 3:1
21.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:3 OT
17.01.26 Vaasan Sport – Lukko Hockey – 6:1
16.01.26 JYP Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:1
10.01.26 Vaasan Sport – Mikkelin Jukurit – 1:3
09.01.26 KalPa hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:3

Facts

  • We will watch a tense game between outsiders (ranked 13 and 16).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Jukurit won 3.
  • Both teams are struggling and far from their best.
  • Vaasa may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Jukurit is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Jukurit won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 55:51. (average 2.8:2.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Jukurit won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 29:25. (average 2.9:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    10.01.26 Vaasan Sport – Mikkelin Jukurit – 1:3
    17.12.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – Vaasan Sport – 4:0
    23.09.25 Vaasan Sport – Mikkelin Jukurit – 1:4
    05.03.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – Vaasan Sport – 3:6
    04.01.25 Vaasan Sport – Mikkelin Jukurit – 6:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 40 24 2 2 12 145:96 78
    2 SaiPa 43 21 4 6 12 143:118 77
    3 JYP 39 19 7 2 11 141:116 73
    4 Lukko 40 20 5 2 13 125:105 72
    5 Ilves 41 18 6 4 13 129:106 70
    6 KooKoo 40 18 7 1 14 140:105 69
    7 KalPa 39 19 4 2 14 121:121 67
    8 Assat 40 18 4 3 15 112:106 65
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 43 15 3 7 18 110:126 58
    10 IFK Helsinki 42 15 3 4 20 96:137 55
    11 TPS Turku 41 12 6 6 17 97:111 54
    12 Hameenlinna 42 12 5 7 18 103:117 53
    13 Jukurit 39 13 3 5 18 90:106 50
    14 Pelicans 39 11 5 6 17 76:100 49
    15 Karpat 41 11 5 4 21 125:136 47
    16 Vaasan Sport 41 9 1 9 22 87:134 38

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.68 (33.08%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.58 (19.39%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.24 (14.23%)

    4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15.4 (5.77%)

    5. Saipa: 16.2 (5.48%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 17 (5.22%)

    7. KooKoo: 17.4 (5.1%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 21.8 (4.07%)

    9. Karpat Oulu: 50.2 (1.77%)

    10. Assat Pori: 58.2 (1.53%)

    11. TPS Turku: 84.2 (1.05%)

    12. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)

    13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.89%)

    14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.81%)

    15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)

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