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As the Finnish SM-liiga approaches the climax of the season, the matchup between Ässät and KalPa on March 5, 2026, promises an intriguing contest at Ässät’s home arena. Both teams are looking to bolster their playoff aspirations, but their recent form presents contrasting narratives.
Ässät comes into this fixture having secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, suggesting a slight upturn in performance. The team’s ability to capitalize on home advantage could play a pivotal role, especially with odds favoring a home win at 1.95.
In contrast, KalPa has struggled, winning only once in their last 5 outings. This dip in form might hamper their confidence, particularly in an away setting, where they will face a motivated Ässät side. Despite their recent challenges, KalPa’s resilience and tactical discipline cannot be underestimated.
According to our model, the probability of a home win stands at 45.7%, while KalPa’s chances of securing an away victory are estimated at 31.5%. A predicted final score of 3:2 underscores the potential for a competitive clash. As both teams strive to improve their standings, expect an engaging battle, but remember that outcomes in sports are never guaranteed.
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| Ässät 47.1% |
Draw 22.2% |
KalPa 30.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 | 4.25 | 3.07 | |
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1.91 | 3.9 | 2.9 | |
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1.97 | 4.29 | 3.04 |
Latest Results
| 28.02.26 Ässät hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:4 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 |
27.02.26 KalPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:10 24.02.26 KalPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:2 OT 21.02.26 KalPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:4 19.02.26 HPK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:1 penalties 14.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – KalPa hockey – 3:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 30.01.26 KalPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3 OT 28.11.25 Ässät hockey – KalPa hockey – 5:1 24.09.25 KalPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 4:7 09.04.25 KalPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 3:2 07.04.25 Ässät hockey – KalPa hockey – 5:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 53 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 202:127 | 106 |
| 2 | KooKoo | 54 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 195:135 | 105 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 55 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 187:146 | 103 |
| 4 | JYP | 53 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 180:155 | 96 |
| 5 | Lukko | 54 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 164:138 | 95 |
| 6 | Ilves | 54 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 164:139 | 93 |
| 7 | KalPa | 54 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 160:160 | 92 |
| 8 | Assat | 54 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 150:148 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 55 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 139:151 | 78 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 54 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 123:140 | 77 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 53 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 122:170 | 70 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 128:150 | 67 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 127:154 | 67 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 54 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 121:147 | 62 |
| 15 | Karpat | 54 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 158:176 | 60 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 55 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 34 | 106:190 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.46 (36.21%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.54 (19.65%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 10 (8.92%)
4. Saipa: 11.76 (7.59%)
5. KooKoo: 12.56 (7.1%)
6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 14.6 (6.11%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 20.2 (4.42%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 27 (3.3%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 88.2 (1.01%)
10. Assat Pori: 93.2 (0.96%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 96.2 (0.93%)
12. Vaasan Sport: 100 (0.89%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)
14. TPS Turku: 100.2 (0.89%)
15. Hameenlinna: 110.2 (0.81%)
16. Jukurit: 280.2 (0.32%)
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