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As JYP Hockey prepares to host Kiekko-Espoo in a notable Finnish SM-liiga matchup on February 25, 2026, both teams come into the contest with a strong recent track record. JYP has secured victories in three of their last five outings, showcasing their home-ice advantage and tactical adaptability. Their offensive strategies will be crucial, particularly given their proficiency in exploiting opposition defensive lapses.
Kiekko-Espoo, also in decent form with three wins in their previous five games, will present a formidable challenge. Their ability to counter effectively and maintain a solid defensive structure will be key in this away encounter. The odds reflect this competitive spirit, with JYP at 1.86 for a win, while Kiekko-Espoo sits at 3.33.
Our model assigns a 48.1% probability to a JYP victory, a 22.7% chance of a draw, and a 29.2% likelihood of an away win for Kiekko-Espoo. With both teams striving for crucial points, this matchup promises to be an intriguing blend of tactical acumen and on-ice execution. As always in hockey, surprises are possible, making a balanced approach to betting prudent.
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| JYP 49.9% |
Draw 22.4% |
Kiekko-Espoo 27.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Kiekko-Espoo: 0.8%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.95 | 4.05 | 3.4 | |
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1.89 | 4.25 | 3.35 | |
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1.75 | 4 | 3.25 | |
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1.84 | 4.26 | 3.42 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 TPS hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:8 18.02.26 Tappara hockey – JYP Hockey – 4:1 14.02.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:2 OT 13.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – JYP Hockey – 9:2 07.02.26 JYP Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 2:0 |
24.02.26 KalPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:2 OT 21.02.26 Kiekko-Espoo – HIFK Hockey – 4:0 18.02.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Lukko Hockey – 2:3 OT 14.02.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 4:1 13.02.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:2 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 25.10.25 JYP Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 6:3 19.09.25 Kiekko-Espoo – JYP Hockey – 7:3 08.08.25 JYP Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:1 08.03.25 JYP Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:0 04.01.25 Kiekko-Espoo – JYP Hockey – 0:4 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 51 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 188:125 | 100 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 52 | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 179:141 | 97 |
| 3 | KooKoo | 51 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 183:129 | 96 |
| 4 | Ilves | 52 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 162:132 | 93 |
| 5 | Lukko | 52 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 160:132 | 92 |
| 6 | KalPa | 53 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 159:150 | 92 |
| 7 | JYP | 50 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 173:150 | 91 |
| 8 | Assat | 53 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 149:144 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 53 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 134:148 | 75 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 51 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 113:135 | 69 |
| 11 | TPS Turku | 53 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 126:151 | 67 |
| 12 | IFK Helsinki | 51 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 116:166 | 66 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 52 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 124:145 | 64 |
| 14 | Karpat | 53 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 157:172 | 60 |
| 15 | Jukurit | 51 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 115:140 | 59 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 52 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 32 | 100:178 | 39 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.52 (35.01%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.64%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.61%)
4. Saipa: 12.36 (7.15%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13 (6.8%)
6. KooKoo: 15.4 (5.74%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.4 (5.08%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.21%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.52%)
10. Assat Pori: 81.4 (1.09%)
11. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.88%)
12. TPS Turku: 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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