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As Ässät prepares to host Jokerit in this upcoming Finnish SM-liiga clash on September 9, 2026, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent form. Ässät has displayed more consistency, securing victories in three of their last five outings. Their ability to leverage home advantage will be crucial, as they look to capitalize on any lapses in Jokerit’s defense.
On the other hand, Jokerit has struggled slightly, winning just two of their last five games. Their recent performances have highlighted vulnerabilities, particularly in defensive transitions, which Ässät may exploit with fast-paced counterattacks.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.25 for a home win and 2.8 for an away victory, indicating a relatively close matchup but favoring the hosts. The probabilities suggest a 41.1% chance of an Ässät victory, 34.7% for Jokerit, and a 24.6% likelihood of a draw.
As both teams seek to gain momentum, this matchup promises to be competitive. While home advantage leans towards Ässät, the unpredictable nature of hockey means that outcomes could swing in either direction. Fans can expect a tight contest with tactical battles shaping the final result.
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| Ässät 42.1% |
Draw 24% |
Jokerit 33.9% |
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Jokerit: 7.07%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.25 | 3.95 | 2.8 |
Latest Results
| 04.09.26 Ässät hockey – Ilves hockey – 5:1 01.09.26 Kärpat Oulu – Ässät hockey – 3:1 27.08.26 Ässät hockey – Vaasan Sport – 2:1 21.08.26 Ässät hockey – Lukko Hockey – 8:3 20.08.26 HPK Hockey – Ässät hockey – 3:0 |
05.09.26 Lukko Hockey – Jokerit hockey – 7:2 01.09.26 Vaasan Sport – Jokerit hockey – 5:4 penalties 25.08.26 TPS hockey – Jokerit hockey – 4:2 19.08.26 Jokerit hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:3 penalties 15.08.26 Jokerit hockey – SaiPa hockey – 7:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.08.25 Ässät hockey – Jokerit hockey – 1:1 04.08.23 Ässät hockey – Jokerit hockey – 4:1 25.08.21 Ässät hockey – Jokerit hockey – 1:2 21.08.20 Jokerit hockey – Ässät hockey – 4:3 penalties 11.03.14 Ässät hockey – Jokerit hockey – 2:7 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | TPS Turku | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 6 |
| 2 | Pelicans | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 3 | Lukko | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Kiekko-Espoo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 3 |
| 5 | Assat | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 3 |
| 6 | SaiPa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hameenlinna | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 8 | Karpat | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 3 |
| 9 | JYP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 10 | KalPa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:8 | 3 |
| 12 | Ilves | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 13 | Jukurit | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 14 | Vaasan Sport | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:14 | 2 |
| 15 | Jokerit | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:12 | 1 |
| 16 | Tappara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.74 (23.15%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 8.26 (10.48%)
3. IFK Helsinki: 10.34 (8.37%)
4. Lukko Rauman: 10.34 (8.37%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.34 (8.37%)
6. Jokerit: 12.25 (7.07%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 13.25 (6.54%)
8. KooKoo: 18.28 (4.74%)
9. Kalpa Kuopio: 18.28 (4.74%)
10. Kiekko-Espoo: 23.25 (3.72%)
11. Saipa: 24.62 (3.52%)
12. Hameenlinna: 30.15 (2.87%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 37.68 (2.3%)
14. TPS Turku: 37.68 (2.3%)
15. Assat Pori: 40.68 (2.13%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 112.75 (0.77%)
17. Jukurit: 157.33 (0.55%)
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