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On February 6, 2026, HIFK Hockey welcomes Kärpät Oulu to their home arena for an exciting Finnish SM-liiga clash. HIFK enters the match in strong form, having secured victories in four of their last five encounters. Their recent success is attributed to a robust defensive structure paired with a potent offensive strategy, allowing them to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes effectively.
In contrast, Kärpät Oulu has struggled recently, winning only two of their last five games. Despite their historical pedigree in the league, they will need to find consistency and improve their tactical execution to challenge HIFK, particularly in managing puck possession and generating quality scoring opportunities.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.92 for a home win, reflecting HIFK’s recent dominance, while Kärpät’s away odds sit at 3.48. According to predictive models, HIFK holds a 48.3% chance of winning, with 24.6% for a draw and 27.1% favoring an away win for Kärpät. This matchup is crucial for both teams, with HIFK looking to solidify their standing and Kärpät aiming to regain form and momentum. While HIFK has the upper hand, the unpredictable nature of hockey ensures that anything can happen on game day.
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| HIFK 49.5% |
Draw 23.3% |
Kärpät 27.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga IFK Helsinki: 3.8%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.87 | 3.63 | 3.35 | |
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1.91 | 4.1 | 3.5 | |
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1.88 | 4.35 | 3.32 | |
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1.9 | 3.89 | 3.49 | |
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1.86 | 4 | 3.5 |
Latest Results
| 03.02.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – HIFK Hockey – 1:2 31.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 6:5 penalties 30.01.26 Lukko Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 6:2 24.01.26 HPK Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 0:4 21.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:3 OT |
04.02.26 Tappara hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 1:4 31.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Ässät hockey – 0:4 28.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Pelicans Hockey – 2:3 OT 24.01.26 SaiPa hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 7:4 23.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Kärpat Oulu – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 05.12.25 Kärpat Oulu – HIFK Hockey – 0:1 15.11.25 Kärpat Oulu – HIFK Hockey – 5:2 14.11.25 HIFK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 penalties 15.03.25 Kärpat Oulu – HIFK Hockey – 1:2 14.03.25 HIFK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 46 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 170:114 | 91 |
| 2 | JYP | 44 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 153:127 | 82 |
| 3 | KooKoo | 44 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 158:110 | 81 |
| 4 | Lukko | 46 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 144:120 | 81 |
| 5 | SaiPa | 46 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 153:131 | 81 |
| 6 | Ilves | 46 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 145:117 | 81 |
| 7 | KalPa | 45 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 137:134 | 77 |
| 8 | Assat | 46 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 129:120 | 75 |
| 9 | IFK Helsinki | 46 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 110:149 | 63 |
| 10 | Kiekko-Espoo | 46 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 115:135 | 60 |
| 11 | Pelicans | 44 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 88:111 | 59 |
| 12 | TPS Turku | 47 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 111:135 | 58 |
| 13 | Jukurit | 44 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 102:118 | 54 |
| 14 | Karpat | 46 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 137:152 | 54 |
| 15 | Hameenlinna | 45 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 104:125 | 54 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 45 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 26 | 94:152 | 38 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.58 (34.43%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.74%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 6.56 (13.54%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15 (5.92%)
5. Saipa: 16.6 (5.35%)
6. KooKoo: 17 (5.23%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.8 (4.99%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 23.4 (3.8%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.53%)
10. Assat Pori: 74.2 (1.2%)
11. TPS Turku: 92.2 (0.96%)
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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