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Ässät vs Tappara predictions, Jan 10, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, Isomäki Areena (Pori) on Saturday,

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In an exciting matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga, Ässät hockey will face off against Tappara hockey on January 10, 2026. Ässät hockey, playing at home, will look to improve upon their recent form of winning 2 out of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, Tappara hockey has been in excellent form, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches.

Tactically, Ässät hockey has shown resilience and determination in their recent games, while Tappara hockey has displayed a strong attacking presence and clinical finishing. The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor Tappara hockey, with home odds at 2.83 and away odds at 2.11. According to our model prediction, there is a 34.7% chance of a home win, a 23.9% chance of a draw, and a 42.1% chance of an away win.

With both teams showing strengths in different areas, this matchup promises to be an intense and closely contested battle. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter as both teams look to secure a crucial victory.

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Ässät
33%		 Draw
23.1%		 Tappara
43.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 30.9%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.87 4.21 2.15
2.83 4.05 2.16
2.7 3.8 2.05
2.84 4.14 2.1
2.9 4 2.15

Latest Results

09.01.26 Tappara hockey – Ässät hockey – 6:2
07.01.26 Ässät hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3
30.12.25 Vaasan Sport – Ässät hockey – 2:1
27.12.25 Ässät hockey – HPK Hockey – 4:3 OT
20.12.25 Pelicans Hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:1 OT		 09.01.26 Tappara hockey – Ässät hockey – 6:2
05.01.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1
03.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Tappara hockey – 2:5
27.12.25 KooKoo – Tappara hockey – 6:3
26.12.25 Tappara hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 5:0

Facts

  • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 2.
  • Recent performances by Ässät have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Tappara is showing top-class performance now (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.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ässät won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 56:54. (average 2.8:2.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Ässät won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 27:17. (average 3.4:2.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.01.26 Tappara hockey – Ässät hockey – 6:2
    11.10.25 Tappara hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:1
    10.10.25 Ässät hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:2
    09.08.25 Tappara hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3 penalties
    22.02.25 Tappara hockey – Ässät hockey – 3:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 37 23 2 2 10 134:86 75
    2 Lukko 37 20 4 1 12 116:91 69
    3 JYP 35 18 5 2 10 129:105 66
    4 KooKoo 37 17 7 1 12 131:98 66
    5 SaiPa 38 18 3 5 12 126:106 65
    6 Ilves 37 16 6 3 12 114:99 63
    7 Assat 37 17 4 3 13 108:95 62
    8 KalPa 36 17 3 2 14 111:117 59
    9 TPS Turku 38 11 6 6 15 90:103 51
    10 IFK Helsinki 37 14 2 4 17 84:115 50
    11 Kiekko-Espoo 38 13 3 5 17 97:113 50
    12 Jukurit 36 12 3 4 17 82:96 46
    13 Pelicans 35 10 5 5 15 69:88 45
    14 Hameenlinna 39 10 4 7 18 93:113 45
    15 Karpat 38 10 4 4 20 116:128 42
    16 Vaasan Sport 37 8 1 8 20 76:123 34

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.9%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 5.04 (17.44%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.52%)

    4. Saipa: 13 (6.76%)

    5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.66%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

    7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

    9. Assat Pori: 30.8 (2.85%)

    10. Karpat Oulu: 42.6 (2.06%)

    11. Kiekko-Espoo: 62.2 (1.41%)

    12. TPS Turku: 68.2 (1.29%)

    13. Pelicans Lahti: 85.4 (1.03%)

    14. Hameenlinna: 93.4 (0.94%)

    15. Jukurit: 120.2 (0.73%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 140.2 (0.63%)

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