Finnish SM-liiga, Isomäki Areena (Pori) on Saturday,
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As Ässät prepares to host HIFK in an exciting Finnish SM-liiga matchup on February 28, 2026, both teams will be keen to improve their standings. Ässät, playing on home ice, has achieved victories in 2 of their last 5 outings, indicating a slight upward trend. Their recent performances suggest a solid offensive structure, which they will need to leverage against HIFK to secure a win.
In contrast, HIFK has struggled significantly, managing only 1 win in their last 5 matches. This downturn in form could pose challenges for their tactical cohesion, particularly in defense. While they boast a capable roster, inconsistency may hinder their ability to maintain pressure throughout the game.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.19 for a home win and 2.69 for an away victory, reflecting the tight nature of this contest. Our model predicts a 39.7% chance of an Ässät victory, alongside a 37.3% probability of a win for HIFK, with a 24.3% chance of a draw. As both teams seek to capitalize on the opportunity, fans can expect an engaging battle on the ice, though no outcome is guaranteed.
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| Ässät 42.2% |
Draw 23% |
HIFK 34.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga IFK Helsinki: 4.21%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 4.1 | 2.74 | ||
| 2.15 | 3.8 | 2.5 | ||
| 2.19 | 4.13 | 2.69 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 Ässät hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:1 18.02.26 Ässät hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 5:3 15.02.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 OT 14.02.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 4:1 11.02.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 4:0 |
27.02.26 HIFK Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 2:3 OT 21.02.26 Kiekko-Espoo – HIFK Hockey – 4:0 14.02.26 SaiPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 5:3 13.02.26 HIFK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 0:4 07.02.26 JYP Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 03.12.25 HIFK Hockey – Ässät hockey – 4:2 01.11.25 HIFK Hockey – Ässät hockey – 3:0 18.10.25 Ässät hockey – HIFK Hockey – 5:0 08.08.25 HIFK Hockey – Ässät hockey – 1:2 penalties 26.02.25 Ässät hockey – HIFK Hockey – 3:4 penalties |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 52 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 198:126 | 103 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 54 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 187:143 | 103 |
| 3 | KooKoo | 53 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 190:134 | 102 |
| 4 | Lukko | 53 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 162:133 | 95 |
| 5 | JYP | 52 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 177:153 | 94 |
| 6 | Ilves | 53 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 163:134 | 93 |
| 7 | KalPa | 54 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 160:160 | 92 |
| 8 | Assat | 53 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 149:144 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 54 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 134:150 | 75 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 53 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 118:138 | 74 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 52 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 118:169 | 67 |
| 12 | TPS Turku | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 127:154 | 67 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 53 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 125:150 | 64 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 53 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 119:144 | 61 |
| 15 | Karpat | 53 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 157:172 | 60 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 54 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 33 | 105:185 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.52 (35.01%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.64%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.61%)
4. Saipa: 12.36 (7.15%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13 (6.8%)
6. KooKoo: 15.4 (5.74%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.4 (5.08%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.21%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.52%)
10. Assat Pori: 81.4 (1.09%)
11. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.88%)
12. TPS Turku: 100.2 (0.88%)
13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.88%)
14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.8%)
15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)
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