Ässät vs Kiekko-Espoo predictions, Mar 26, 2026

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On March 26, 2026, Ässät will host Kiekko-Espoo in a highly-anticipated Finnish SM-liiga clash. Both teams enter the match with contrasting recent form; Ässät has secured victory in 2 of their last 5 outings, while Kiekko-Espoo is on a positive trajectory, winning 3 of their last 5 games.

Ässät will aim to leverage their home advantage at the Arena, where they tend to be more resolute defensively. Their tactical approach has been characterized by a strong forechecking game, allowing them to pressure opponents and create scoring opportunities. However, consistency has been an issue, as seen in their recent performances.

Conversely, Kiekko-Espoo has shown resilience, exhibiting a more fluid attacking style that has yielded goals. Their ability to transition quickly from defense to offense could exploit any lapses in Ässät’s backline.

The bookmakers have placed Ässät’s odds at 2.58 for a home win, slightly favoring Kiekko-Espoo at 2.48 for an away victory. Our model indicates a 39.3% likelihood of an Ässät win, a 26.9% chance for a draw, and a 35.7% chance of a Kiekko-Espoo victory. As both teams look to solidify their positions, this contest promises to be tightly contested with the outcome hanging in the balance.

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Ässät 36.5%

Draw 25.2%

Kiekko-Espoo 38.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Kiekko-Espoo: 1.45%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.58	3.5	2.43
	2.6	3.75	2.5
	2.52	3.94	2.4
	2.59	3.64	2.44

Latest Results

24.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 4:1 23.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:5 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

24.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 4:1 23.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:5 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

Facts

Series tied 2-2. Fifth leg.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 2.

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 25:40. (average 2.1:3.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Ässät won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 17:21. (average 2.8:3.5).

Latest Head To Head

24.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 4:1 23.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:5 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

Standings

Draw

Play Offs

1/8-finals

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

Quarter-finals

1	Tappara (1)	Hameenlinna (12)
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	KooKoo (2)	Pelicans (11)
4	TBD #7	TBD #8

Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

1. Tappara: 1.95 (47.57%)

2. Ilves Tampere: 3.77 (24.56%)

3. Saipa: 9.08 (10.21%)

4. KooKoo: 10.15 (9.13%)

5. IFK Helsinki: 37.25 (2.49%)

6. Kalpa Kuopio: 50.25 (1.84%)

7. Kiekko-Espoo: 64 (1.45%)

8. Pelicans Lahti: 91.5 (1.01%)

9. Hameenlinna: 91.5 (1.01%)

10. Assat Pori: 125.25 (0.74%)

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