JYP vs Pelicans predictions, Mar 23, 2026

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JYP

Pelicans

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As JYP Hockey prepares to face Pelicans Hockey on March 23, 2026, at their home arena, both teams bring contrasting recent forms into the matchup. JYP has struggled in their last five outings, managing only one victory, which places them under significant pressure. In contrast, Pelicans have demonstrated strong performance, winning four of their last five games, establishing themselves as formidable opponents.

Tactically, JYP will need to leverage their home-ice advantage and focus on solidifying their defensive structure to counter Pelicans’ offensive prowess. Their ability to transition quickly from defense to offense could prove crucial in breaking through Pelicans’ strong forecheck. Meanwhile, Pelicans will likely continue their aggressive approach, aiming to capitalize on JYP’s defensive vulnerabilities and maintain their winning momentum.

Bookmakers reflect this disparity in form, offering odds of 1.95 for a JYP home victory compared to 3.44 for an away win for Pelicans. Our model indicates a 51.1% probability of a home win, suggesting a closely contested match. However, given Pelicans’ recent success, a draw or away win remains a distinct possibility. Fans can anticipate an engaging encounter as both teams vie for crucial points in the league standings.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-22T00:52:02+00:00.

JYP
47.4%
Draw
25%
Pelicans
27.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.95 3.62 3.36
betsson 1.94 3.95 3.5
MarathonBet 2.06 3.7 3.29
Pinnacle 1.95 3.74 3.44

Latest Results

21.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:2
20.03.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 1:3
17.03.26 JYP Hockey – Ässät hockey – 5:4
14.03.26 KalPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 6:3
13.03.26 JYP Hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:6
21.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:2
20.03.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 1:3
17.03.26 HIFK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:0
14.03.26 HPK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 1:4
13.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:2 penalties

Facts

  • Pelicans Lahti leads series 2-0. Third leg.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, JYP won 1.
  • JYP is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Pelicans is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • JYP could have a small edge in this match.
  • We predict that Pelicans will win today’s game, with odds of 3.4.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, JYP won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 45:58. (average 2.3:2.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, JYP won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 30:26. (average 3:2.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    21.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:2
    20.03.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 1:3
    14.02.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:2 OT
    13.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – JYP Hockey – 9:2
    26.11.25 Pelicans Hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:1

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/8-finals

    1 Tappara (1) Bye
    2 Assat (8) Kiekko-Espoo (9) 2 : 0
    3 Ilves (4) Bye
    4 Lukko (5) Hameenlinna (12) 1 : 1
    5 KooKoo (2) Bye
    6 KalPa (7) IFK Helsinki (10) 1 : 1
    7 SaiPa (3) Bye
    8 JYP (6) Pelicans (11) 0 : 2

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 1.95 (46.08%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.05 (22.19%)

    3. Saipa: 10.5 (8.56%)

    4. KooKoo: 11.5 (7.81%)

    5. Lukko Rauman: 17.5 (5.13%)

    6. IFK Helsinki: 25 (3.59%)

    7. Kalpa Kuopio: 50 (1.8%)

    8. Assat Pori: 75 (1.2%)

    9. Pelicans Lahti: 95 (0.95%)

    10. JYP Jyvaskyla: 100 (0.9%)

    11. Kiekko-Espoo: 100 (0.9%)

    12. Hameenlinna: 100 (0.9%)

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