Finnish SM-liiga, Pohjantahti-Areena (Hämeenlinna) on Saturday,
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As the Finnish SM-liiga clash approaches, HPK Hockey will host Kärpät Oulu on March 7, 2026. HPK enters this matchup with a solid momentum, having secured victories in three of their last five games. Their recent form suggests an uptick in offensive production, which will be crucial against a Kärpät team that, despite winning only two of their last five outings, can never be underestimated.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.87 for HPK’s victory and 3.38 for an away win by Kärpät, reflecting a competitive landscape. Our model indicates a probability of 47.4% for a home win, 23.9% for a draw, and 28.8% for an away triumph, underscoring the tight nature of this encounter.
Tactically, HPK will likely lean on their home advantage and recent scoring form, while Kärpät must harness their resilience and capitalize on counterattacking opportunities. Both teams have demonstrated potential in various facets of play, making this matchup unpredictable.
In summary, while HPK appears to have the edge given their recent performances and home ice, the volatility of hockey leaves room for surprises. Bettors should weigh recent trends and tactical strengths carefully as they consider their options.
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| HPK 49.7% |
Draw 22.8% |
Kärpät 27.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Hameenlinna: 0.78%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.88 | 4.05 | 3.7 | |
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1.91 | 4.2 | 3.33 | |
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1.83 | 3.9 | 3.1 | |
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1.87 | 4.18 | 3.39 |
Latest Results
| 06.03.26 HPK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2 OT 28.02.26 SaiPa hockey – HPK Hockey – 0:3 27.02.26 HPK Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:5 19.02.26 HPK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:1 penalties 17.02.26 Vaasan Sport – HPK Hockey – 0:4 |
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 18.02.26 KooKoo – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.03.26 HPK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2 OT 18.10.25 Kärpat Oulu – HPK Hockey – 1:2 17.10.25 Kärpat Oulu – HPK Hockey – 5:2 22.01.25 Kärpat Oulu – HPK Hockey – 0:3 13.12.24 HPK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 0:4 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 54 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 205:128 | 109 |
| 2 | KooKoo | 56 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 200:143 | 106 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 56 | 29 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 192:148 | 106 |
| 4 | Lukko | 56 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 172:143 | 100 |
| 5 | JYP | 55 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 186:161 | 99 |
| 6 | KalPa | 56 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 169:163 | 98 |
| 7 | Ilves | 54 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 164:139 | 93 |
| 8 | Assat | 55 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 152:151 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 56 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 141:154 | 79 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 55 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 124:144 | 77 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 55 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 128:176 | 73 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 55 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 131:152 | 69 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 55 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 130:158 | 68 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 56 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 126:153 | 64 |
| 15 | Karpat | 56 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 164:182 | 63 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 56 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 35 | 107:196 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.44 (36.15%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.35 (20.28%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 8.4 (10.5%)
4. Saipa: 13 (6.78%)
5. KooKoo: 13.75 (6.41%)
6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15.75 (5.6%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 20.5 (4.3%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 27.75 (3.18%)
9. Assat Pori: 72.75 (1.21%)
10. Karpat Oulu: 91.5 (0.96%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 95.25 (0.93%)
12. Vaasan Sport: 100 (0.88%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 100.25 (0.88%)
14. TPS Turku: 100.25 (0.88%)
15. Hameenlinna: 112.75 (0.78%)
16. Jukurit: 325.25 (0.27%)
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