JYP vs Ässät predictions, Mar 17, 2026

Finnish SM-liiga, on Tuesday,

JYP

Ässät

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In a pivotal matchup of the Finnish SM-liiga, JYP Hockey will host Ässät on March 17, 2026. JYP enters this game with a recent record of just one win in their last five outings, struggling to find consistent form. Conversely, Ässät has demonstrated notable resilience, clinching three victories during the same span, highlighting their potential for competitive play.

Tactically, JYP will need to improve their defensive strategies as they have conceded key goals in previous matches, impacting their overall effectiveness. In contrast, Ässät will likely rely on their offensive momentum and cohesion, aiming to exploit any defensive lapses by the home team.

The bookmakers have JYP listed as the favorites with odds of 1.59 for a home win, while Ässät’s odds stand at 4.39 for an away triumph. Statistical models suggest a 55.8% probability of a home win, with a 22.4% chance for an away victory and a slim 19% for a draw. With Ässät’s recent form in mind, this encounter promises to be a competitive clash that could defy predictions, leaving room for both tactical brilliance and unexpected outcomes.

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JYP
58.7%
Draw
20%
Ässät
21.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.59 4.66 4.39

Latest Results

14.03.26 KalPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 6:3
13.03.26 JYP Hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:6
11.03.26 JYP Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:3 OT
07.03.26 Vaasan Sport – JYP Hockey – 0:3
06.03.26 JYP Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 3:4 penalties
14.03.26 TPS hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:5
13.03.26 Ässät hockey – TPS hockey – 6:2
10.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 0:4
07.03.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Ässät hockey – 1:3
05.03.26 Ässät hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:3

Facts

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • Ässät is Qualified for Liiga (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, JYP won 3.
  • Recent form of JYP has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Ässät‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • In this match, JYP is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, JYP won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 49:55. (average 2.5:2.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, JYP won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 34:30. (average 3.1:2.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    27.09.25 Ässät hockey – JYP Hockey – 2:3
    22.01.25 JYP Hockey – Ässät hockey – 5:2
    05.12.24 Ässät hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:1
    09.03.24 Ässät hockey – JYP Hockey – 4:1
    19.12.23 JYP Hockey – Ässät hockey – 3:2 penalties

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara ✔ 59 35 3 5 16 224:146 116
    2 KooKoo ✔ 59 32 7 2 18 213:152 112
    3 SaiPa ✔ 59 31 6 7 15 203:158 112
    4 Ilves 59 28 8 4 19 182:151 104
    5 Lukko 59 28 8 4 19 179:152 104
    6 KalPa 59 28 7 5 19 180:173 103
    7 JYP 59 25 11 6 17 197:176 103
    8 Assat ✔ 59 26 6 4 23 166:160 94
    9 Kiekko-Espoo ✔ 59 22 5 11 21 154:155 87
    10 IFK Helsinki ✔ 59 24 4 5 26 145:183 85
    11 Pelicans ✔ 59 20 9 7 23 137:152 85
    12 Hameenlinna 59 16 8 9 26 141:165 73
    13 TPS Turku 59 16 7 9 27 138:173 71
    14 Jukurit 59 15 6 7 31 131:168 64
    15 Karpat 59 15 6 6 32 172:196 63
    16 Vaasan Sport 59 9 1 11 38 107:209 40

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.17 (40.59%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.46 (19.74%)

    3. Saipa: 9.55 (9.22%)

    4. KooKoo: 10.15 (8.68%)

    5. Lukko Rauman: 11.38 (7.74%)

    6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 23.25 (3.79%)

    7. IFK Helsinki: 30.5 (2.89%)

    8. Kalpa Kuopio: 31.75 (2.77%)

    9. Kiekko-Espoo: 72.75 (1.21%)

    10. Pelicans Lahti: 100.25 (0.88%)

    11. TPS Turku: 100.25 (0.88%)

    12. Assat Pori: 106.5 (0.83%)

    13. Hameenlinna: 112.75 (0.78%)

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