Ässät vs SaiPa predictions, Mar 31, 2026

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As Ässät prepares to host SaiPa in a crucial Finnish SM-liiga clash on March 31, 2026, both teams arrive with varying momentum. Ässät has shown resilience lately, winning three of their last five matches, which reflects their ability to perform under pressure. Their tactical strength lies in a disciplined defensive structure combined with opportunistic counter-attacks. However, consistency has been an issue, and they will need to maintain focus to capitalize on their home advantage.

On the other hand, SaiPa enters the match with two wins from their last five outings. Despite struggling at times, they boast a potent offensive lineup, which can exploit gaps in opposition defenses. Their ability to transition quickly from defense to attack could be crucial in this matchup, particularly if Ässät underestimates their speed.

Bookmakers favor SaiPa slightly, with odds of 2.12 for an away win compared to 3.05 for Ässät at home. The probability model suggests a potential outcome of 29.3% for a home victory against a 46.1% chance of an away win. With both teams displaying distinct strengths and weaknesses, this contest promises to be competitive, with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Ässät 31.2%

Draw 24.2%

SaiPa 44.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 10.95%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.01	3.59	2.11
	3.2	3.75	2.1
	2.95	4.15	2.07
	3.05	3.7	2.12

Latest Results

28.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3 OT 26.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 5:2 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

28.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3 OT 17.03.26 Ilves hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:1 14.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 6:4 11.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:1 07.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:2

Facts

Assat Pori leads series 1-0. Second leg.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 3.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

SaiPa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

SaiPa is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

We predict that Ässät will win today’s game, with odds of 3.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 51:50. (average 2.6:2.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Ässät won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 28:20. (average 3.1:2.2).

Latest Head To Head

28.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3 OT 15.02.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 OT 11.02.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 4:0 12.11.25 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:5 21.10.25 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:2 OT

Standings

Draw

Play Offs

1/8-finals

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

Quarter-finals

1	Tappara (1)	Hameenlinna (12)	1 : 0
2	Ilves (4)	KalPa (7)
3	KooKoo (2)	Pelicans (11)	0 : 1
4	SaiPa (3)	Assat (8)	0 : 1

Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

1. Tappara: 1.78 (48%)

2. Ilves Tampere: 3.78 (22.6%)

3. Saipa: 7.8 (10.95%)

4. KooKoo: 7.8 (10.95%)

5. Kalpa Kuopio: 32 (2.67%)

6. Assat Pori: 43 (1.99%)

7. Pelicans Lahti: 43 (1.99%)

8. Hameenlinna: 100 (0.85%)

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