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On March 20, 2026, Ässät will host Kiekko-Espoo in what promises to be a competitive matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga. Ässät enters the game with a solid record, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing their ability to capitalize on home advantage. Their recent form indicates a reliance on disciplined defense and opportunistic scoring, which could be crucial in this fixture.
Conversely, Kiekko-Espoo is riding a wave of momentum, winning 4 of their last 5 games. This stellar performance underlines their offensive firepower and agility on the ice, making them a formidable opponent. Their strategic approach often emphasizes fast transitions and aggressive forechecking, which could put pressure on Ässät’s defense.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.78 for a home win and 2.29 for an away victory, reflecting a tight contest. Model predictions suggest a slight edge for both teams, with a probability of 36.4% for an Ässät win, 29.1% for a draw, and 36.8% for Kiekko-Espoo to take all three points. Ultimately, the outcome remains uncertain, and both teams will be eager to secure points as the season progresses.
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| Ässät 38.2% |
Draw 25.1% |
Kiekko-Espoo 36.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.47 | 3.47 | 2.55 | |
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2.4 | 3.85 | 2.6 | |
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2.42 | 3.96 | 2.49 | |
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2.5 | 3.6 | 2.55 |
Latest Results
| 17.03.26 JYP Hockey – Ässät hockey – 5:4 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 |
17.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Mikkelin Jukurit – 3:0 13.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Vaasan Sport – 7:0 11.03.26 Lukko Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 1:2 penalties 10.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 0:4 04.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – JYP Hockey – 2:3 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 0:4 14.02.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 4:1 25.11.25 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:5 13.09.25 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 2:1 15.03.25 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 4:1 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara ✔ | 60 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 226:149 | 117 |
| 2 | KooKoo ✔ | 60 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 217:155 | 115 |
| 3 | SaiPa ✔ | 60 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 204:162 | 112 |
| 4 | Ilves | 60 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 186:152 | 107 |
| 5 | Lukko | 60 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 185:157 | 106 |
| 6 | JYP | 60 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 202:180 | 106 |
| 7 | KalPa | 60 | 28 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 185:179 | 104 |
| 8 | Assat ✔ | 60 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 170:165 | 94 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo ✔ | 60 | 23 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 157:155 | 90 |
| 10 | IFK Helsinki ✔ | 60 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 149:183 | 88 |
| 11 | Pelicans ✔ | 60 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 137:156 | 85 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 60 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 144:167 | 75 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 60 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 141:177 | 71 |
| 14 | Karpat | 60 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 175:197 | 66 |
| 15 | Jukurit | 60 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 131:171 | 64 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 60 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 39 | 108:212 | 40 |
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