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As HIFK Hockey prepares to host Lukko Hockey on September 19, 2026, both teams enter the rink with recent performances that suggest a closely contested match. HIFK has managed to secure victories in two of their last five outings, showcasing a resilient home advantage. They will aim to capitalize on this momentum, particularly in front of their home fans at the HIFK Hockey Arena.
On the other side, Lukko has encountered challenges, winning just one of their last five games. Despite this, Lukko’s squad possesses the tactical capability to disrupt HIFK’s plans, particularly through structured defensive play and counter-attacking opportunities.
Bookmakers lean slightly towards HIFK with odds of 2.29 for a home win, while Lukko’s odds sit at 2.59, reflecting the competitive nature of this matchup. Our model suggests a 37.6% probability of HIFK winning, compared to a 39.2% chance for an away victory, indicating that Lukko could pull an upset.
As both teams seek points to enhance their standings, this showdown promises intensity and tactical battles. While HIFK may be favorites, Lukko remains a formidable opponent. Expect a thrilling encounter with potential surprises as each team aims for crucial points in the SM-liiga.
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| HIFK 40.3% |
Draw 23.7% |
Lukko 36% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga IFK Helsinki: 7.62%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.35 | 3.61 | 2.62 | |
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2.35 | 4.05 | 2.65 | Watch and Bet |
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2.3 | 4.15 | 2.56 | |
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2.29 | 4.03 | 2.59 | |
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2.3 | 3.85 | 2.55 |
Latest Results
| 16.09.26 HIFK Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 4:7 09.09.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – HIFK Hockey – 3:1 05.09.26 TPS hockey – HIFK Hockey – 5:1 04.09.26 HIFK Hockey – HPK Hockey – 5:3 27.08.26 KooKoo – HIFK Hockey – 1:4 |
17.09.26 Lukko Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 1:2 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.02.26 HIFK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 0:4 30.01.26 Lukko Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 6:2 26.11.25 Lukko Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:3 17.09.25 HIFK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 1:5 12.02.25 HIFK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 1:5 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Jukurit | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 12 |
| 2 | JYP | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 3 | Assat | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 4 | Pelicans | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 5 | Ilves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:8 | 8 |
| 6 | Vaasan Sport | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:21 | 8 |
| 7 | Kiekko-Espoo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 7 |
| 8 | KalPa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:7 | 6 |
| 9 | TPS Turku | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 10 | SaiPa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Karpat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:9 | 4 |
| 12 | Tappara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Lukko | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:11 | 3 |
| 14 | IFK Helsinki | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:18 | 3 |
| 15 | Hameenlinna | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:17 | 3 |
| 16 | Jokerit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:15 | 1 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:15 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.43 (24.59%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 7.41 (11.38%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 10.21 (8.26%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.21 (8.26%)
5. IFK Helsinki: 11.06 (7.62%)
6. Jokerit: 11.63 (7.25%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 14.67 (5.75%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.95 (4.7%)
9. KooKoo: 18.24 (4.62%)
10. Saipa: 23.28 (3.62%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 28.17 (2.99%)
12. Hameenlinna: 30.14 (2.8%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 35.77 (2.36%)
14. Assat Pori: 35.77 (2.36%)
15. TPS Turku: 40.34 (2.09%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 116.83 (0.72%)
17. Jukurit: 134.11 (0.63%)
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