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On March 4, 2026, Kiekko-Espoo will host JYP Hockey in a crucial Finnish SM-liiga clash at their home venue. Kiekko-Espoo comes into this match having achieved two victories in their last five outings, although consistency has been a key issue. Their gameplay features a strong focus on puck control and disciplined defensive structure, which they will need to leverage against a formidable opponent.
JYP Hockey, on the other hand, has experienced a more positive trajectory with three wins in their last five matches. Their attacking style emphasizes speed and forechecking, capitalizing on turnovers and creating scoring opportunities through swift transitions. This approach has been effective, allowing them to secure crucial points recently.
Bookmakers have Kiekko-Espoo as slight favorites with odds of 2.18 for a home win compared to JYP’s 2.83 for an away victory. The predictive model suggests a 43.7% chance of a home win, alongside a 32.3% chance for JYP to take the points. Given the contrasting forms and tactical strategies, this matchup promises to be competitive, but the outcome remains uncertain.
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| Kiekko-Espoo 43.5% |
Draw 23.6% |
JYP 32.8% |
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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2.13 | 3.8 | 2.83 | |
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2.14 | 4.1 | 2.84 | |
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2.15 | 3.94 | 2.84 |
Latest Results
| 28.02.26 Vaasan Sport – Kiekko-Espoo – 1:5 25.02.26 JYP Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 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 |
28.02.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – JYP Hockey – 2:3 penalties 27.02.26 JYP Hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 25.02.26 JYP Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:0 21.02.26 TPS hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:8 18.02.26 Tappara hockey – JYP Hockey – 4:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 25.02.26 JYP Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:0 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 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 53 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 202:127 | 106 |
| 2 | KooKoo | 54 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 195:135 | 105 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 55 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 187:146 | 103 |
| 4 | JYP | 53 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 180:155 | 96 |
| 5 | Lukko | 54 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 164:138 | 95 |
| 6 | Ilves | 54 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 164:139 | 93 |
| 7 | KalPa | 54 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 160:160 | 92 |
| 8 | Assat | 54 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 150:148 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 55 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 139:151 | 78 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 54 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 123:140 | 77 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 53 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 122:170 | 70 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 128:150 | 67 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 127:154 | 67 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 54 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 121:147 | 62 |
| 15 | Karpat | 54 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 158:176 | 60 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 55 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 34 | 106:190 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.52 (34.8%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.54 (19.35%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.55%)
4. Saipa: 12.36 (7.11%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13 (6.76%)
6. KooKoo: 13.56 (6.48%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.4 (5.05%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.18%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.51%)
10. Assat Pori: 81.4 (1.08%)
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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