HIFK vs SaiPa predictions, Mar 29, 2025

Mar 29, 2025 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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

HIFK

SaiPa

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In this upcoming SM-liiga match, HIFK Hockey will be facing off against SaiPa. HIFK has had a decent performance lately, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches, while SaiPa has been on a winning streak, winning all 5 of their previous matches.

The bookmakers’ coefficients suggest that HIFK is the favorite to win this match with odds of 1.9, while SaiPa has odds of 3.24. However, our ML estimation shows a closer match, with a probability of 51.6% for HIFK to win, 21.9% for a draw, and 28.1% for SaiPa to win.

The most likely result according to the bookmakers is a 3-2 victory for HIFK. This suggests that it will be a close and competitive game between the two teams. Fans can expect an exciting match with both teams giving their all to secure the win.

HIFK 49.8% Draw 21.1% SaiPa 29.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga IFK Helsinki: 7.77% Saipa: 5.22%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.92 4.6 3.18
Pinnacle 1.87 4.33 3.3

Latest Results

28.03.25 SaiPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 2:1 OT
26.03.25 HIFK Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:4
15.03.25 Kärpat Oulu – HIFK Hockey – 1:2
14.03.25 HIFK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:0
07.03.25 HPK Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 2:3		 28.03.25 SaiPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 2:1 OT
26.03.25 HIFK Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:4
24.03.25 SaiPa hockey – TPS hockey – 3:2 OT
22.03.25 TPS hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:2
21.03.25 SaiPa hockey – TPS hockey – 3:0

Facts

  • 3rd leg. Saipa leads series 2-0.
  • Last 5 head-to-head matches HIFK won 1.
  • Recent matches HIFK is playing shaky (in the last 5 games wins – 3).
  • SaiPa in the latest match got series victories and it is in excellent form (in the last 5 games wins – 5).
  • HIFK could have advantage in physics – more days for rest in last days.
  • HIFK will have a poor advantage in this game.
  • Last 20 head-to-head matches HIFK won 13 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 7 matches and goals 65:45 (average 3.3:2.3).
  • Including matches at home between the teams HIFK won 5 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 4 matches and goals 31:26 (average 3.4:2.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.03.25 SaiPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 2:1 OT
    26.03.25 HIFK Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:4
    05.03.25 HIFK Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 penalties
    08.01.25 SaiPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 2:0
    05.10.24 SaiPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 0:2

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/8-finals

    1 Lukko (1) Bye
    2 KooKoo (6) Vaasan Sport (11) 1 : 3
    3 IFK Helsinki (4) Bye
    4 SaiPa (5) TPS Turku (12) 3 : 2
    5 Ilves (2) Bye
    6 Kiekko-Espoo (8) Tappara (9) 2 : 3
    7 KalPa (3) Bye
    8 Assat (7) Hameenlinna (10) 3 : 0

    Quarter-finals

    1 Lukko (1) Vaasan Sport (11) 2 : 0
    2 IFK Helsinki (4) SaiPa (5) 0 : 2
    3 Ilves (2) Tappara (9) 2 : 0
    4 KalPa (3) Assat (7) 1 : 1

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Lukko Rauman: 3.18 (26.32%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 3.38 (24.76%)

    3. Kalpa Kuopio: 4.69 (17.83%)

    4. IFK Helsinki: 10.75 (7.77%)

    5. Saipa: 16 (5.22%)

    6. Assat Pori: 18.75 (4.46%)

    7. Tappara: 23.25 (3.59%)

    8. TPS Turku: 26 (3.21%)

    9. Kiekko-Espoo: 34 (2.46%)

    10. KooKoo: 34 (2.46%)

    11. Hameenlinna: 101 (0.83%)

    12. Vaasan Sport: 110.75 (0.75%)

    13. Pelicans Lahti: 251 (0.33%)

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