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In the upcoming SM-liiga clash on September 17, 2026, Lukko Hockey will host Vaasan Sport at their home arena. With both teams vying for critical points early in the season, this matchup promises to be a fascinating encounter.
Lukko enters the game struggling with form, having secured just one victory in their last five outings. Their offensive and defensive strategies have yet to find cohesion, which could be a pivotal factor against a more stable Vaasan Sport side.
Conversely, Vaasan Sport has shown slightly better consistency, winning two of their last five matches. Their ability to exploit counter-attacks could pose a significant threat to Lukko’s defense, which has exhibited vulnerabilities in recent weeks.
Bookmakers have placed Lukko as the favorite at odds of 1.65, reflecting a probability of 52.6% for a home win. However, with our model predicting a close encounter with a projected final score of 3-2, this game remains finely balanced. Bettors should weigh Lukko’s home advantage against Vaasan Sport’s competitive spirit, as both teams seek to improve their standings. As always, while trends suggest certain outcomes, the unpredictability of hockey means no result is guaranteed.
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| Lukko 56.7% |
Draw 21.7% |
Vaasa 21.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Vaasan Sport: 0.69%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.61 | 4.13 | 4.52 | |
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1.72 | 4.3 | 4.3 | Watch and Bet |
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1.63 | 4.65 | 4.27 | |
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1.57 | 4.00 | 4.40 | |
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1.65 | 4.37 | 4.26 | |
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1.65 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Latest Results
| 09.09.26 Lukko Hockey – JYP Hockey – 0:5 05.09.26 Lukko Hockey – Jokerit hockey – 7:2 01.09.26 Lukko Hockey – Ilves hockey – 0:2 27.08.26 HPK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 4:3 penalties 21.08.26 Ässät hockey – Lukko Hockey – 8:3 |
15.09.26 Ässät hockey – Vaasan Sport – 5:1 09.09.26 Vaasan Sport – TPS hockey – 2:1 05.09.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Vaasan Sport – 4:0 04.09.26 Pelicans Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 6:3 01.09.26 Vaasan Sport – Jokerit hockey – 5:4 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 17.01.26 Vaasan Sport – Lukko Hockey – 6:1 26.12.25 Lukko Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 2:1 OT 01.11.25 Vaasan Sport – Lukko Hockey – 2:1 31.10.25 Lukko Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:2 OT 02.04.25 Vaasan Sport – Lukko Hockey – 1:3 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Assat | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 2 | Pelicans | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 3 | Jukurit | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:10 | 9 |
| 4 | Kiekko-Espoo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 7 |
| 5 | JYP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 6 |
| 6 | KalPa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:7 | 6 |
| 7 | TPS Turku | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 8 | Ilves | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 9 | SaiPa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Vaasan Sport | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:20 | 5 |
| 11 | Karpat | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 3 |
| 12 | Tappara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Lukko | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 3 |
| 14 | IFK Helsinki | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:11 | 3 |
| 15 | Hameenlinna | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:17 | 3 |
| 16 | Jokerit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:15 | 1 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:10 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.37 (25.03%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 7.52 (11.22%)
3. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.18 (8.29%)
4. Lukko Rauman: 10.37 (8.13%)
5. IFK Helsinki: 11.37 (7.42%)
6. Jokerit: 11.69 (7.22%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 14.29 (5.9%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.9 (4.71%)
9. KooKoo: 18.4 (4.58%)
10. Saipa: 23.25 (3.63%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 27.14 (3.11%)
12. Hameenlinna: 30 (2.81%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 35.49 (2.38%)
14. Assat Pori: 35.49 (2.38%)
15. TPS Turku: 40.86 (2.06%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 121.71 (0.69%)
17. Jukurit: 192.47 (0.44%)
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