HIFK vs Ilves predictions, Jan 09, 2026

Jan 07, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Friday,

HIFK

Ilves

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In an exciting Finnish SM-liiga matchup, HIFK Hockey will face off against Ilves at home on January 9, 2026. HIFK, who have won 2 of their last 5 matches, will look to capitalize on their home advantage in this contest. On the other hand, Ilves has been in stellar form recently, winning all of their last 5 matches, showcasing their superiority on the ice.

Both teams are evenly matched according to bookmakers’ odds, with a 2.4 probability for a win for both the home and away sides. Our model predicts a slight advantage for HIFK with a 42.6% chance of victory, a 24.4% possibility of a draw, and a 35.5% chance for Ilves to come out on top.

Tactically, both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure a win in this highly anticipated matchup. It is bound to be a thrilling encounter with potential for goals on both sides. This game is set to be a close battle, and either team could emerge victorious.

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HIFK
38.9%		 Draw
22.3%		 Ilves
38.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga IFK Helsinki: 3.38%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.46 4.25 2.44
MarathonBet 2.41 4.15 2.43
WilliamHill 2.3 3.9 2.3
Pinnacle 2.42 4.34 2.42
Best for US Customers 2.4 4.25 2.4

Latest Results

07.01.26 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 5:1
03.01.26 HIFK Hockey – JYP Hockey – 5:3
29.12.25 HC Davos – HIFK Hockey – 3:0
28.12.25 HC Fribourg-Gotteron – HIFK Hockey – 4:3
27.12.25 HIFK Hockey – HC Sparta Prague – 1:4		 07.01.26 Ilves hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:2 OT
03.01.26 Ilves hockey – TPS hockey – 5:2
30.12.25 Ilves hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2 OT
27.12.25 Vaasan Sport – Ilves hockey – 1:4
26.12.25 HPK Hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:8

Facts

  • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 11 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 3.
  • Recent performances by HIFK have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Ilves is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 42:56. (average 2.1:2.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, HIFK won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 28:25. (average 2.8:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    11.10.25 HIFK Hockey – Ilves hockey – 6:1
    10.10.25 Ilves hockey – HIFK Hockey – 3:0
    09.08.25 HIFK Hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:2
    18.01.25 HIFK Hockey – Ilves hockey – 1:3
    17.01.25 Ilves hockey – HIFK Hockey – 2:3 penalties

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 36 22 2 2 10 128:84 72
    2 Lukko 36 19 4 1 12 112:90 66
    3 JYP 34 18 5 2 9 128:99 66
    4 SaiPa 37 18 3 5 11 125:102 65
    5 KooKoo 36 16 7 1 12 125:97 63
    6 Ilves 36 16 6 3 11 114:98 63
    7 Assat 36 17 4 3 12 106:89 62
    8 KalPa 35 16 3 2 14 107:114 56
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 37 13 3 5 16 97:111 50
    10 TPS Turku 37 10 6 6 15 86:102 48
    11 IFK Helsinki 36 13 2 4 17 83:115 47
    12 Jukurit 36 12 3 4 17 82:96 46
    13 Pelicans 35 10 5 5 15 69:88 45
    14 Karpat 37 10 4 4 19 115:124 42
    15 Hameenlinna 38 9 4 7 18 91:113 42
    16 Vaasan Sport 36 8 1 8 19 73:119 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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