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HIFK vs Kiekko-Espoo predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, Helsinki Ice Hall (Helsinki) on Saturday,

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In an exciting matchup scheduled for January 17, 2026, HIFK Hockey will face off against Kiekko-Espoo in a Finnish SM-liiga battle at the HIFK home ice.

Looking at recent form, HIFK seems to have the upper hand with 3 wins in their last 5 matches, while Kiekko-Espoo has only managed to secure 1 win in their last 5 outings. This discrepancy in form is reflected in the bookmakers odds, with the home team favored at 1.85 compared to the away team at 3.39.

Tactically, HIFK will look to capitalize on their recent successes and continue their winning streak. Their strong performances have showcased their ability to control the game and find the back of the net with ease. On the other hand, Kiekko-Espoo will need to regroup and find a way to upset the odds by tightening up defensively and being clinical in front of goal.

While the odds may be in favor of HIFK, anything can happen in sports, and Kiekko-Espoo will surely be determined to turn the tide in their favor. This matchup promises to be an intriguing battle between two teams with contrasting recent form.

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HIFK
50.5%		 Draw
22.1%		 Kiekko-Espoo
27.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga IFK Helsinki: 3.38% Kiekko-Espoo: 1.41%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.86 4.34 3.52
1.87 4.33 3.36
1.8 3.9 3.25
1.85 4.28 3.39
1.86 4.25 3.5

Latest Results

16.01.26 Tappara hockey – HIFK Hockey – 4:5
14.01.26 HIFK Hockey – KooKoo – 1:6
10.01.26 Ilves hockey – HIFK Hockey – 6:0
09.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Ilves hockey – 1:0
07.01.26 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 5:1		 16.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KooKoo – 4:2
14.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KalPa hockey – 1:2 OT
10.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:4
09.01.26 HPK Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:0
03.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Tappara hockey – 2:5

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 10 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 1.
  • HIFK has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Kiekko-Espoo is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Recently, Kiekko-Espoo has had a series of home games.
  • HIFK might have a minor edge in this game.
  • We predict that HIFK will win today’s game, with odds of 1.85.
  • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 20:18. (average 2.5:2.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, HIFK won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:8. (average 2.7:2.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    24.10.25 Kiekko-Espoo – HIFK Hockey – 1:0
    12.09.25 HIFK Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:4
    15.08.25 Kiekko-Espoo – HIFK Hockey – 0:1 OT
    01.03.25 Kiekko-Espoo – HIFK Hockey – 4:3
    28.11.24 HIFK Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 1:2 OT

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 39 24 2 2 11 143:92 78
    2 SaiPa 41 20 4 5 12 136:113 73
    3 Lukko 39 20 5 2 12 124:99 72
    4 JYP 38 19 6 2 11 138:114 71
    5 KooKoo 39 18 7 1 13 139:103 69
    6 KalPa 39 19 4 2 14 121:121 67
    7 Ilves 40 17 6 4 13 124:105 67
    8 Assat 39 18 4 3 14 111:101 65
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 41 14 3 6 18 105:121 54
    10 IFK Helsinki 40 15 2 4 19 90:131 53
    11 Hameenlinna 41 12 4 7 18 100:115 51
    12 TPS Turku 40 11 6 6 17 93:109 51
    13 Jukurit 38 13 3 5 17 88:101 50
    14 Karpat 41 11 5 4 21 125:136 47
    15 Pelicans 38 10 5 6 17 74:99 46
    16 Vaasan Sport 39 8 1 8 22 78:129 34

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.87%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.88 (17.99%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.51%)

    4. Saipa: 13 (6.75%)

    5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.65%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

    7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

    9. Assat Pori: 37.2 (2.36%)

    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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