Ässät vs Kiekko-Espoo predictions, Mar 20, 2026

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On March 20, 2026, Ässät will host Kiekko-Espoo in what promises to be a competitive matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga. Ässät enters the game with a solid record, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing their ability to capitalize on home advantage. Their recent form indicates a reliance on disciplined defense and opportunistic scoring, which could be crucial in this fixture.

Conversely, Kiekko-Espoo is riding a wave of momentum, winning 4 of their last 5 games. This stellar performance underlines their offensive firepower and agility on the ice, making them a formidable opponent. Their strategic approach often emphasizes fast transitions and aggressive forechecking, which could put pressure on Ässät’s defense.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.78 for a home win and 2.29 for an away victory, reflecting a tight contest. Model predictions suggest a slight edge for both teams, with a probability of 36.4% for an Ässät win, 29.1% for a draw, and 36.8% for Kiekko-Espoo to take all three points. Ultimately, the outcome remains uncertain, and both teams will be eager to secure points as the season progresses.

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Ässät 38.2%

Draw 25.1%

Kiekko-Espoo 36.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.47	3.47	2.55
	2.4	3.85	2.6
	2.42	3.96	2.49
	2.5	3.6	2.55

Latest Results

17.03.26 JYP Hockey – Ässät hockey – 5:4 14.03.26 TPS hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:5 13.03.26 Ässät hockey – TPS hockey – 6:2 10.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 0:4 07.03.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Ässät hockey – 1:3

17.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Mikkelin Jukurit – 3:0 13.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Vaasan Sport – 7:0 11.03.26 Lukko Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 1:2 penalties 10.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 0:4 04.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – JYP Hockey – 2:3 OT

Facts

First leg.

Ässät is Qualified for Liiga (Play Offs 1/8~finals)

Kiekko-Espoo is Qualified for Liiga (Play Offs 1/8~finals)

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 1.

Recent performances by Ässät have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Kiekko-Espoo is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Ässät may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 16:27. (average 2:3.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Ässät won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 11:13. (average 2.8:3.3).

Latest Head To Head

10.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 0:4 14.02.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 4:1 25.11.25 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:5 13.09.25 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 2:1 15.03.25 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 4:1

Standings

Main

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tappara ✔	60	35	3	6	16	226:149	117
2	KooKoo ✔	60	33	7	2	18	217:155	115
3	SaiPa ✔	60	31	6	7	16	204:162	112
4	Ilves	60	29	8	4	19	186:152	107
5	Lukko	60	28	9	4	19	185:157	106
6	JYP	60	26	11	6	17	202:180	106
7	KalPa	60	28	7	6	19	185:179	104
8	Assat ✔	60	26	6	4	24	170:165	94
9	Kiekko-Espoo ✔	60	23	5	11	21	157:155	90
10	IFK Helsinki ✔	60	25	4	5	26	149:183	88
11	Pelicans ✔	60	20	9	7	24	137:156	85
12	Hameenlinna	60	16	9	9	26	144:167	75
13	TPS Turku	60	16	7	9	28	141:177	71
14	Karpat	60	16	6	6	32	175:197	66
15	Jukurit	60	15	6	7	32	131:171	64
16	Vaasan Sport	60	9	1	11	39	108:212	40

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