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As KooKoo prepares to host Kärpät Oulu on February 18, 2026, anticipation is building for an exciting matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga. The home team has demonstrated strong form, winning four of their last five matches, showcasing a potent offense and a solid defensive structure. KooKoo’s ability to maintain puck possession and execute effective power plays has been pivotal in their recent successes.
In contrast, Kärpät comes into this game with only two victories in their last five outings, indicating potential vulnerabilities. Despite their challenges, Kärpät possesses a strong roster capable of capitalizing on KooKoo’s mistakes, making every match a competitive affair.
Analyzing the bookmakers’ odds, KooKoo is favored at 1.75, reflecting their recent performances and home advantage. The predicted probabilities suggest a 52% chance of a home win, with a notable 26% likelihood for an away victory. The expected final score, based on current trends, is projected at 3:2 in favor of KooKoo.
While KooKoo might hold the upper hand, Kärpät’s resilience cannot be underestimated. As the teams face off, fans can expect a tightly contested encounter where tactical execution will be crucial.
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| KooKoo 52.9% |
Draw 21.5% |
Kärpät 25.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga KooKoo: 5.62%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.79 | 4.33 | 3.82 | |
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1.81 | 4.4 | 3.53 | |
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1.75 | 4.39 | 3.69 | |
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1.76 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
Latest Results
| 14.02.26 HPK Hockey – KooKoo – 2:4 13.02.26 KooKoo – HPK Hockey – 7:3 10.02.26 KooKoo – Vaasan Sport – 4:1 07.02.26 KooKoo – Lukko Hockey – 1:3 06.02.26 Ilves hockey – KooKoo – 1:3 |
17.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 0:5 14.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – KalPa hockey – 3:1 13.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – KalPa hockey – 2:5 07.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – Ilves hockey – 1:2 06.02.26 HIFK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.11.25 KooKoo – Kärpat Oulu – 4:5 penalties 26.09.25 Kärpat Oulu – KooKoo – 3:6 19.02.25 Kärpat Oulu – KooKoo – 2:1 10.01.25 KooKoo – Kärpat Oulu – 5:3 27.11.24 KooKoo – Kärpat Oulu – 2:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 49 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 181:120 | 97 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 51 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 173:139 | 94 |
| 3 | KooKoo | 49 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 177:120 | 93 |
| 4 | Lukko | 51 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 157:130 | 90 |
| 5 | Ilves | 51 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 158:129 | 90 |
| 6 | KalPa | 50 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 152:142 | 89 |
| 7 | JYP | 48 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 164:143 | 88 |
| 8 | Assat | 51 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 140:140 | 79 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 50 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 126:142 | 70 |
| 10 | TPS Turku | 52 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 123:143 | 67 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 50 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 116:162 | 66 |
| 12 | Pelicans | 50 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 109:132 | 66 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 51 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 122:144 | 62 |
| 14 | Karpat | 51 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 150:163 | 60 |
| 15 | Jukurit | 49 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 107:131 | 56 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 51 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 31 | 99:174 | 39 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.52 (35.2%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.74%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.66%)
4. Saipa: 12.6 (7.05%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.4 (6.63%)
6. KooKoo: 15.8 (5.62%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.8 (4.99%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.23%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.53%)
10. Assat Pori: 77.4 (1.15%)
11. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)
12. TPS Turku: 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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