Finnish SM-liiga, Pohjantahti-Areena (Hämeenlinna) on Saturday,
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As HPK Hockey prepares to host Pelicans Hockey on March 14, 2026, fans can anticipate a closely contested matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga. Both teams enter this fixture in solid form, each winning three of their last five matches, which adds to the intrigue surrounding this encounter.
HPK has displayed resilience in recent weeks, leveraging a balanced offensive strategy complemented by strong defensive play. Their home advantage at the Hämeenlinna arena could serve as a crucial factor, particularly given their ability to rally behind supportive fans.
On the other hand, Pelicans has also shown impressive recent performances, demonstrating an effective counter-attacking style that can exploit defensive lapses. Their ability to adapt tactically has proven successful, especially against higher-ranking teams, which bodes well for their competitive edge in this matchup.
Bookmakers have set the odds favorably towards HPK at 1.92, while Pelicans stands at 3.2. According to the latest model predictions, HPK holds a 45.5% chance of winning, with a 23.7% probability for a draw and a 31.2% chance of an away victory.
As both teams vie for vital points, spectators can expect a thrilling matchup, but as with any sporting event, no outcome is guaranteed.
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| HPK 48.3% |
Draw 22.4% |
Pelicans 29.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Hameenlinna: 0.77%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.94 | 4.2 | 3.19 | ||
| 1.85 | 3.9 | 3 | ||
| 1.92 | 4.2 | 3.2 |
Latest Results
| 13.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:2 penalties 10.03.26 Ilves hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 07.03.26 HPK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 6:3 06.03.26 HPK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2 OT 28.02.26 SaiPa hockey – HPK Hockey – 0:3 |
13.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:2 penalties 11.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:1 07.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:2 06.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:4 28.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:5 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:2 penalties 10.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 1:4 01.11.25 HPK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:1 OT 31.10.25 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 5:2 26.09.25 HPK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 5:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara ✔ | 58 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 220:140 | 116 |
| 2 | KooKoo | 58 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 206:149 | 109 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 58 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 197:154 | 109 |
| 4 | Ilves | 58 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 181:147 | 104 |
| 5 | JYP | 58 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 194:170 | 103 |
| 6 | Lukko | 58 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 175:151 | 101 |
| 7 | KalPa | 58 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 174:170 | 100 |
| 8 | Assat ✔ | 58 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 161:158 | 91 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo ✔ | 59 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 154:155 | 87 |
| 10 | IFK Helsinki | 58 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 140:179 | 82 |
| 11 | Pelicans | 58 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 133:151 | 82 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 58 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 140:161 | 73 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 58 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 136:168 | 71 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 58 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 128:161 | 64 |
| 15 | Karpat | 58 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 168:191 | 63 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 59 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 38 | 107:209 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.19 (39.77%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.37 (19.87%)
3. Saipa: 9.4 (9.24%)
4. KooKoo: 9.85 (8.82%)
5. Lukko Rauman: 11.4 (7.62%)
6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 20.25 (4.29%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 31.75 (2.74%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 40 (2.17%)
9. Kiekko-Espoo: 72.75 (1.19%)
10. Pelicans Lahti: 100.25 (0.87%)
11. TPS Turku: 100.25 (0.87%)
12. Assat Pori: 106.5 (0.82%)
13. Hameenlinna: 112.75 (0.77%)
14. Karpat Oulu: 125.25 (0.69%)
15. Jukurit: 325.25 (0.27%)
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