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On February 21, 2026, SaiPa will host KooKoo in an intriguing Finnish SM-liiga matchup that promises to be closely contested. Both teams are entering this clash in strong form, with SaiPa boasting an impressive five consecutive victories, showcasing their offensive prowess and solid defensive structure. Their recent performances indicate effective puck control and a disciplined approach, which have been crucial in securing points.
On the other side, KooKoo arrives with four wins from their last five matches, highlighting their own competitive edge. They have displayed a balanced game, combining swift transitions with robust defensive play, which has allowed them to capitalize on scoring opportunities efficiently.
Bookmakers have priced SaiPa as slight favorites with odds of 2.31 for a home win, while KooKoo is at 2.75 for an away victory. Our model suggests a probability of 41.5% for a home win, 24.7% for a draw, and 33.4% for an away success, pointing to a potentially tight contest. The predicted final score is 4-3, reflecting an expectation of high-scoring action. Given the recent form and tactical strengths of both teams, this match could swing either way, making it an exciting fixture for fans and bettors alike.
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| SaiPa 40.6% |
Draw 25.2% |
KooKoo 34.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 7.05% KooKoo: 5.62%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.32 | 3.7 | 2.8 | |
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2.3 | 3.75 | 2.7 |
Latest Results
| 15.02.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 OT 14.02.26 SaiPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 5:3 11.02.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 4:0 08.02.26 Vaasan Sport – SaiPa hockey – 0:4 07.02.26 Vaasan Sport – SaiPa hockey – 2:3 OT |
18.02.26 KooKoo – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 05.01.26 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 03.01.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 penalties 14.11.25 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 4:1 13.09.25 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 4:6 12.09.25 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:4 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 50 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 185:121 | 100 |
| 2 | KooKoo | 50 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 181:123 | 96 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 51 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 173:139 | 94 |
| 4 | Lukko | 52 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 160:132 | 92 |
| 5 | Ilves | 51 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 158:129 | 90 |
| 6 | KalPa | 50 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 152:142 | 89 |
| 7 | JYP | 49 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 165:147 | 88 |
| 8 | Assat | 52 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 145:143 | 82 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 51 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 128:145 | 71 |
| 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 | 52 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 153:167 | 60 |
| 15 | Jukurit | 50 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 110:136 | 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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