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As Kärpät Oulu prepares to host Ässät in a crucial Finnish SM-liiga clash on September 1, 2026, both teams will be looking to improve their standings following mixed performances in their recent outings. Kärpät has managed to secure just one victory in their last four matches, indicating a potential vulnerability in their form. However, they will benefit from home-ice advantage, which could provide a needed boost in a tightly contested match.
On the other hand, Ässät arrives with a slightly better recent track record, clinching two wins out of their last five games. Their ability to capitalize on opposition mistakes and generate offensive opportunities will be key to challenging Kärpät’s defensive setup.
Bookmaker odds favor the home side at 1.85, reflecting a slight edge in expectations, while Ässät’s odds sit at 3.35, hinting at the potential for an upset. As both teams gear up for this fixture, tactical discipline and the ability to execute in key moments will be vital. Ultimately, while Kärpät’s home presence may play a significant role, the unpredictable nature of hockey could lead to an exciting contest where either side could emerge victorious.
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| Kärpät 49.8% |
Draw 22% |
Ässät 28.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.93 | 4.20 | 3.30 | ||
| 1.87 | 4.30 | 3.38 | ||
| 1.85 | 4.3 | 3.35 | ||
| 1.85 | 4.10 | 3.25 |
Latest Results
| 21.08.26 Kärpat Oulu – Luleå HF – 3:4 OT 20.08.26 JYP Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:0 14.08.26 Kärpat Oulu – Vaasan Sport – 0:0 13.08.26 Kärpat Oulu – KalPa hockey – 3:2 penalties 17.03.26 Vaasan Sport – Kärpat Oulu – 1:3 |
21.08.26 Ässät hockey – Lukko Hockey – 8:3 20.08.26 HPK Hockey – Ässät hockey – 3:0 13.08.26 Vaasan Sport – Ässät hockey – 3:2 12.08.26 Ässät hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 07.08.26 Vaasan Sport – Ässät hockey – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Ässät hockey – 0:4 07.01.26 Ässät hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 28.10.25 Kärpat Oulu – Ässät hockey – 2:4 20.09.25 Ässät hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 5:2 01.03.25 Ässät hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Assat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Hameenlinna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | IFK Helsinki | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Ilves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Jokerit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | JYP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | KalPa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Lukko | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Pelicans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | SaiPa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Tappara | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | TPS Turku | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Karpat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | KooKoo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Vaasan Sport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Jukurit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Kiekko-Espoo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
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