Ässät vs Kiekko-Espoo predictions, Mar 23, 2026

Mar 22, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Monday,

Ässät

Kiekko-Espoo

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As Ässät prepares to host Kiekko-Espoo on March 23, 2026, at their home venue, excitement builds for this pivotal SM-liiga clash. Ässät enters the match with a solid recent performance, securing victories in 4 of their last 5 outings. Their tactical strength lies in effective puck control and disciplined defensive play, which have been key to their recent success.

Conversely, Kiekko-Espoo has displayed resilience, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. Their strategy often emphasizes swift transitions and aggressive forechecking, making them a formidable opponent on the road. The odds reflect a slightly favorable outlook for the away team at 2.49 compared to Ässät’s 2.59, highlighting the competitiveness of this matchup.

Analytically, our model assigns a 33.6% probability for a home win for Ässät, countered by a 40.3% chance for an away victory for Kiekko-Espoo, and a 28.5% probability for a draw. Given both teams’ recent trends and tactical approaches, fans can expect a closely contested game with the outcome hanging in the balance until the final whistle.

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Ässät
36.1%		 Draw
26.5%		 Kiekko-Espoo
37.5%

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Kiekko-Espoo: 0.9%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 2.59 3.53 2.49

Latest Results

21.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 1:2 OT
20.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 4:3 OT
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		 21.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 1:2 OT
20.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 4:3 OT
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

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 2.
  • Ässät is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Kiekko-Espoo‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 22:31. (average 2.2:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Ässät won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 15:16. (average 3:3.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    21.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 1:2 OT
    20.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 4:3 OT
    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

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/8-finals

    1 Tappara (1) Bye
    2 Assat (8) Kiekko-Espoo (9) 2 : 0
    3 Ilves (4) Bye
    4 Lukko (5) Hameenlinna (12) 1 : 1
    5 KooKoo (2) Bye
    6 KalPa (7) IFK Helsinki (10) 1 : 1
    7 SaiPa (3) Bye
    8 JYP (6) Pelicans (11) 0 : 2

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 1.95 (46.08%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.05 (22.19%)

    3. Saipa: 10.5 (8.56%)

    4. KooKoo: 11.5 (7.81%)

    5. Lukko Rauman: 17.5 (5.13%)

    6. IFK Helsinki: 25 (3.59%)

    7. Kalpa Kuopio: 50 (1.8%)

    8. Assat Pori: 75 (1.2%)

    9. Pelicans Lahti: 95 (0.95%)

    10. JYP Jyvaskyla: 100 (0.9%)

    11. Kiekko-Espoo: 100 (0.9%)

    12. Hameenlinna: 100 (0.9%)

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