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As HIFK Hockey prepares to face Pelicans Hockey on March 17, 2026, at their home rink, the matchup is set to be an intriguing contest in the Finnish SM-liiga. HIFK enters the game in exceptional form, having secured victories in all of their last five matches. This winning streak reflects their strong tactical cohesion and the ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, which could prove pivotal against their opponents.
In contrast, Pelicans Hockey has shown a mixed bag of results, winning three out of their last five games. Their ability to adapt under pressure has been a highlight, but maintaining consistent defensive solidity will be crucial against a potent HIFK attack that has been firing on all cylinders.
Bookmakers install HIFK as favorites with odds of 1.87 compared to Pelicans at 3.62, indicative of HIFK’s recent form and home advantage. Model predictions suggest a 47.7% probability of a home win, alongside a 27% chance for an away victory. While HIFK appears to hold the upper hand, Pelicans’ recent performances suggest they are capable of an upset. As always in hockey, any outcome remains possible, promising fans a compelling clash.
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| HIFK 50.1% |
Draw 23.8% |
Pelicans 26.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga IFK Helsinki: 2.89%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.86 | 3.7 | 3.59 | |
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1.85 | 4.2 | 3.52 | |
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1.87 | 3.83 | 3.62 |
Latest Results
| 14.03.26 Kärpat Oulu – HIFK Hockey – 4:5 13.03.26 HIFK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:1 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 |
14.03.26 HPK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 1:4 13.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:2 penalties 11.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:1 07.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:2 06.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:4 24.09.25 HIFK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:2 OT 13.09.25 Pelicans Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 5:2 04.01.25 HIFK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 6:3 03.01.25 Pelicans Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 4:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara ✔ | 59 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 224:146 | 116 |
| 2 | KooKoo ✔ | 59 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 213:152 | 112 |
| 3 | SaiPa ✔ | 59 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 203:158 | 112 |
| 4 | Ilves | 59 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 182:151 | 104 |
| 5 | Lukko | 59 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 179:152 | 104 |
| 6 | KalPa | 59 | 28 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 180:173 | 103 |
| 7 | JYP | 59 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 197:176 | 103 |
| 8 | Assat ✔ | 59 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 166:160 | 94 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo ✔ | 59 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 154:155 | 87 |
| 10 | IFK Helsinki ✔ | 59 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 145:183 | 85 |
| 11 | Pelicans ✔ | 59 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 137:152 | 85 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 59 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 26 | 141:165 | 73 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 59 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 27 | 138:173 | 71 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 59 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 31 | 131:168 | 64 |
| 15 | Karpat | 59 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 172:196 | 63 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 59 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 38 | 107:209 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.17 (40.59%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.46 (19.74%)
3. Saipa: 9.55 (9.22%)
4. KooKoo: 10.15 (8.68%)
5. Lukko Rauman: 11.38 (7.74%)
6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 23.25 (3.79%)
7. IFK Helsinki: 30.5 (2.89%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 31.75 (2.77%)
9. Kiekko-Espoo: 72.75 (1.21%)
10. Pelicans Lahti: 100.25 (0.88%)
11. TPS Turku: 100.25 (0.88%)
12. Assat Pori: 106.5 (0.83%)
13. Hameenlinna: 112.75 (0.78%)
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