Ässät vs Ilves predictions, Jan 16, 2026

Jan 14, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Friday,

Ässät

Ilves

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In a highly anticipated match-up in the Finnish SM-liiga, Ässät will face off against Ilves on January 16, 2026 at the Ässät hockey arena. Both teams have shown their prowess in recent matches, with Ässät winning 2 of their last 5 games and Ilves coming out victorious in 3.

When looking at the odds from bookmakers, the home team is slightly favored with odds of 3 compared to Ilves’ 1.85. However, our model prediction paints a different picture, giving Ilves a higher probability of winning at 42.8%, with a draw at 25.9% and a home win at 32.3%. The predicted final score based on the odds stands at 2:3 in favor of Ilves.

Tactically, both teams will need to bring their A-game to the ice. Ässät will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and recent form, while Ilves will be aiming to continue their winning streak. This match is sure to be a close and intense battle between two talented teams, and the outcome is still anyone’s guess.

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Ässät
29.2%		 Draw
23.4%		 Ilves
47.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
WilliamHill 3 3.75 1.85

Latest Results

10.01.26 Ässät hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:5
09.01.26 Tappara hockey – Ässät hockey – 6:2
07.01.26 Ässät hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3
30.12.25 Vaasan Sport – Ässät hockey – 2:1
27.12.25 Ässät hockey – HPK Hockey – 4:3 OT		 14.01.26 Ilves hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:4 penalties
10.01.26 Ilves hockey – HIFK Hockey – 6:0
09.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Ilves hockey – 1:0
07.01.26 Ilves hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:2 OT
03.01.26 Ilves hockey – TPS hockey – 5:2

Facts

  • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 3.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Ilves may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Ilves has had a series of home games.
  • Ilves might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 43:50. (average 2.2:2.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Ässät won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 27:24. (average 2.7:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    05.12.25 Ässät hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:4 penalties
    26.09.25 Ilves hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3
    04.01.25 Ässät hockey – Ilves hockey – 2:1
    03.01.25 Ilves hockey – Ässät hockey – 3:1
    06.10.24 Ilves hockey – Ässät hockey – 1:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 38 24 2 2 10 139:87 78
    2 Lukko 38 20 5 1 12 120:94 71
    3 SaiPa 40 20 3 5 12 132:110 71
    4 KooKoo 38 18 7 1 12 137:99 69
    5 JYP 37 18 6 2 11 135:113 68
    6 Ilves 39 17 6 4 12 123:103 67
    7 KalPa 38 18 4 2 14 118:120 64
    8 Assat 38 17 4 3 14 109:100 62
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 40 13 3 6 18 101:119 51
    10 TPS Turku 39 11 6 6 16 92:106 51
    11 IFK Helsinki 39 14 2 4 19 85:127 50
    12 Jukurit 37 13 3 4 17 85:97 49
    13 Hameenlinna 40 11 4 7 18 97:114 48
    14 Pelicans 37 10 5 6 16 73:96 46
    15 Karpat 40 11 4 4 21 120:132 45
    16 Vaasan Sport 38 8 1 8 21 77:126 34

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.87%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.88 (17.99%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.51%)

    4. Saipa: 13 (6.75%)

    5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.65%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

    7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

    9. Assat Pori: 37.2 (2.36%)

    10. Karpat Oulu: 42.6 (2.06%)

    11. Kiekko-Espoo: 62.2 (1.41%)

    12. TPS Turku: 68.2 (1.29%)

    13. Pelicans Lahti: 85.4 (1.03%)

    14. Hameenlinna: 93.4 (0.94%)

    15. Jukurit: 120.2 (0.73%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 140.2 (0.63%)

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