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On February 13, 2026, Tappara will host Ilves in a highly anticipated matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga. Both teams come into this encounter with contrasting form; Tappara has secured wins in just 2 of their last 5 outings, which may impact their confidence on home ice. In comparison, Ilves has demonstrated a stronger trajectory, clinching victories in 4 of their last 5 matches, highlighting a resurgence in form.
Tactically, Tappara will rely on their home advantage, aiming to leverage their aggressive forechecking and disciplined defensive play to disrupt Ilves’s rhythm. They will need to maximize their offensive opportunities against a resilient Ilves defense. On the other hand, Ilves has shown effective counter-attacking capabilities, often capitalizing on turnovers to create scoring chances.
Bookmakers indicate a slight edge for Tappara with home odds at 2.26 compared to 2.82 for Ilves, reflecting the competitive nature of the matchup. According to modeled predictions, Tappara has a 44% chance of securing a home win, while Ilves stands at 32.2% for an away victory.
In conclusion, while history and current form suggest a close contest, the outcome remains uncertain, making it a compelling matchup for bettors and fans alike.
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| Tappara 42% |
Draw 24.3% |
Ilves 33.7% |
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 34.79%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.26 | 3.91 | 2.82 |
Latest Results
| 07.02.26 Tappara hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:4 04.02.26 Tappara hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 1:4 31.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 6:5 penalties 30.01.26 Tappara hockey – SaiPa hockey – 6:1 27.01.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Tappara hockey – 2:3 |
07.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – Ilves hockey – 1:2 06.02.26 Ilves hockey – KooKoo – 1:3 03.02.26 Ilves hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:0 31.01.26 Ilves hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:1 27.01.26 Ilves hockey – Vaasan Sport – 5:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 23.01.26 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:6 28.11.25 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:0 14.11.25 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:2 24.10.25 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 1:3 08.08.25 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:4 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 47 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 173:118 | 91 |
| 2 | Lukko | 48 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 150:123 | 87 |
| 3 | JYP | 46 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 159:132 | 86 |
| 4 | KooKoo | 46 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 162:114 | 84 |
| 5 | Ilves | 48 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 148:121 | 84 |
| 6 | KalPa | 47 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 141:134 | 83 |
| 7 | SaiPa | 47 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 156:133 | 83 |
| 8 | Assat | 48 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 136:128 | 78 |
| 9 | IFK Helsinki | 48 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 113:153 | 66 |
| 10 | Kiekko-Espoo | 47 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 119:138 | 63 |
| 11 | Pelicans | 46 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 95:117 | 62 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 47 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 112:130 | 59 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 49 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 113:140 | 58 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 46 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 102:122 | 54 |
| 15 | Karpat | 48 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 140:157 | 54 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 46 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 26 | 96:155 | 39 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.54 (34.79%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.64%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 6.56 (13.47%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15 (5.89%)
5. Saipa: 16.6 (5.32%)
6. KooKoo: 17 (5.2%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.8 (4.96%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 23.4 (3.78%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.52%)
10. Assat Pori: 74.2 (1.19%)
11. TPS Turku: 92.2 (0.96%)
12. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.88%)
13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.88%)
14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.8%)
15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)
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