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As Ilves prepares to host KalPa in an exciting Finnish SM-liiga clash on April 3, 2026, fans can expect a competitive matchup. Ilves enters the game with an impressive record, having secured victories in four of their last five matches. This solid form underscores their tactical strengths, particularly in offensive play, where they have effectively capitalized on scoring opportunities.
Conversely, KalPa has struggled in recent outings, managing just two wins from their last five games. While they possess tactical capabilities, including a disciplined defensive structure, their inconsistent performance suggests vulnerabilities that Ilves may exploit.
Bookmakers have positioned Ilves as the favorites with odds of 1.65 for a home victory, reflecting a probability of 55.2% for a win according to predictive models. Meanwhile, KalPa’s away win odds stand at 4.32, implying a 22.1% chance of success, indicating the challenges they face on the road.
With both teams eager for points, this match promises to deliver intensity and strategy. While Ilves is favored to win with a predicted final score of 3:2, the dynamic nature of hockey means that anything can happen on the ice.
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| Ilves 56.6% |
Draw 21.7% |
KalPa 21.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.63 | 4.01 | 4.52 | |
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1.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
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1.6 | 4.6 | 4.53 | |
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1.67 | 4.38 | 4.13 |
Latest Results
| 31.03.26 KalPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:4 OT 29.03.26 Ilves hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:1 17.03.26 Ilves hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:1 14.03.26 Lukko Hockey – Ilves hockey – 4:1 13.03.26 JYP Hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:6 |
31.03.26 KalPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:4 OT 29.03.26 Ilves hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:1 26.03.26 KalPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 3:2 OT 24.03.26 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:4 23.03.26 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:0 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.03.26 KalPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:4 OT 29.03.26 Ilves hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:1 21.02.26 KalPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:4 31.01.26 Ilves hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:1 01.11.25 Ilves hockey – KalPa hockey – 5:2 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Tappara (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Lukko (5) | Hameenlinna (12) | 1 : 3 |
| 3 | Ilves (4) | Bye | |
| 4 | KalPa (7) | IFK Helsinki (10) | 3 : 2 |
| 5 | KooKoo (2) | Bye | |
| 6 | JYP (6) | Pelicans (11) | 0 : 3 |
| 7 | SaiPa (3) | Bye | |
| 8 | Assat (8) | Kiekko-Espoo (9) | 3 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Tappara (1) | Hameenlinna (12) | 1 : 1 |
| 2 | Ilves (4) | KalPa (7) | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | KooKoo (2) | Pelicans (11) | 1 : 1 |
| 4 | SaiPa (3) | Assat (8) | 1 : 1 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.01 (43.53%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 3.04 (28.87%)
3. KooKoo: 7.34 (11.94%)
4. Saipa: 8.83 (9.93%)
5. Kalpa Kuopio: 44.75 (1.96%)
6. Assat Pori: 51.25 (1.71%)
7. Pelicans Lahti: 84 (1.04%)
8. Hameenlinna: 85.25 (1.03%)
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