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HIFK vs Kärpät predictions, Mar 13, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Friday,

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As HIFK prepares to host Kärpät Oulu on March 13, 2026, in the Finnish SM-liiga, recent form suggests a competitive matchup. HIFK enters this game with confidence, having secured four victories in their last five outings. This strong performance illustrates their tactical prowess, particularly in transition play and defensive solidity. They will aim to assert dominance at home, leveraging the support of their fans to maintain their momentum.

Conversely, Kärpät has struggled recently, managing to win only one of their last five matches. Their form indicates vulnerabilities in both their offensive and defensive setups, which may come under scrutiny against a resurgent HIFK side. Kärpät will need to elevate their game significantly, focusing on improving their forechecking and power play to unsettle HIFK’s flow.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.75 for a home win and 3.25 for an away victory, reflecting the disparity in recent results. With a model prediction suggesting a 48.1% likelihood of a home win, HIFK is favored, though the potential for an upset exists. In such a fiercely contested league, all outcomes are possible as both teams vie for critical points.

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HIFK
50.4%		 Draw
23.1%		 Kärpät
26.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga IFK Helsinki: 2.17%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.87 3.72 3.56
1.86 4.33 3.4
1.7 4 3.4
1.88 3.88 3.57

Latest Results

11.03.26 KalPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:4
07.03.26 KooKoo – HIFK Hockey – 1:5
06.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:4
04.03.26 HIFK Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 2:5
28.02.26 Ässät hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:4		 07.03.26 HPK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 6:3
06.03.26 HPK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2 OT
04.03.26 Kärpat Oulu – KooKoo – 4:3 penalties
28.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – Tappara hockey – 1:4
20.02.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Kärpat Oulu – 5:4

Facts

  • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 11 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 15).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 4.
  • HIFK is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Kärpät has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Kärpät may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, HIFK has had a series of away games.
  • HIFK is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • We predict that HIFK will win today’s game, with odds of 1.83.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 58:41. (average 2.9:2.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, HIFK won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 29:19. (average 3.2:2.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.02.26 HIFK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2
    05.12.25 Kärpat Oulu – HIFK Hockey – 0:1
    15.11.25 Kärpat Oulu – HIFK Hockey – 5:2
    14.11.25 HIFK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 penalties
    15.03.25 Kärpat Oulu – HIFK Hockey – 1:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 57 34 3 5 15 214:138 113
    2 SaiPa 58 30 6 7 15 197:154 109
    3 KooKoo 57 30 7 2 18 201:148 106
    4 JYP 57 25 11 6 15 191:164 103
    5 Ilves 57 27 8 4 18 175:144 101
    6 Lukko 57 27 8 4 18 173:145 101
    7 KalPa 58 27 7 5 19 174:170 100
    8 Assat ✔ 57 24 6 4 23 155:156 88
    9 Kiekko-Espoo ✔ 58 21 5 11 21 147:155 84
    10 Pelicans 57 19 8 7 23 130:149 80
    11 IFK Helsinki 57 22 4 5 26 137:178 79
    12 Hameenlinna 57 16 8 8 25 138:158 72
    13 TPS Turku 57 16 7 9 25 134:162 71
    14 Jukurit 57 15 6 7 29 127:156 64
    15 Karpat 57 15 6 6 30 167:188 63
    16 Vaasan Sport 58 9 1 11 37 107:202 40

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.19 (39.77%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.37 (19.87%)

    3. Saipa: 9.4 (9.24%)

    4. KooKoo: 9.85 (8.82%)

    5. Lukko Rauman: 11.4 (7.62%)

    6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 20.25 (4.29%)

    7. Kalpa Kuopio: 31.75 (2.74%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 40 (2.17%)

    9. Kiekko-Espoo: 72.75 (1.19%)

    10. Pelicans Lahti: 100.25 (0.87%)

    11. TPS Turku: 100.25 (0.87%)

    12. Assat Pori: 106.5 (0.82%)

    13. Hameenlinna: 112.75 (0.77%)

    14. Karpat Oulu: 125.25 (0.69%)

    15. Jukurit: 325.25 (0.27%)

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