HPK vs Kiekko-Espoo predictions, Jan 09, 2026

Jan 07, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Friday,

HPK

Kiekko-Espoo

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In a highly anticipated matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga, HPK Hockey will face off against Kiekko-Espoo on January 9, 2026. Both teams come into this game with mixed recent form, as HPK has managed to secure only 1 win in their last 5 matches, while Kiekko-Espoo has fared slightly better with 2 victories during the same period.

When it comes to the bookmakers’ odds, HPK Hockey is slightly favored to win with odds of 2.47 at home, while Kiekko-Espoo has odds of 2.62 as the away team. Our model predicts a 39.5% chance of a home win, a 26.5% chance of a draw, and a 35% chance of an away win.

Both teams will need to take advantage of their tactical strengths in order to come out on top in this match. HPK may look to capitalize on their home ice advantage, while Kiekko-Espoo will aim to build on their recent successes. With the odds and predictions so evenly split, this game is sure to be a closely contested battle with no guaranteed outcome.

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HPK
38.8%		 Draw
24.3%		 Kiekko-Espoo
36.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Kiekko-Espoo: 1.41% Hameenlinna: 0.94%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.45 3.95 2.55
MarathonBet 2.39 4.05 2.49
Pinnacle 2.47 3.68 2.62
Best for US Customers 2.4 3.85 2.55

Latest Results

05.01.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1
03.01.26 HPK Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 3:1
30.12.25 HPK Hockey – JYP Hockey – 2:3 OT
27.12.25 Ässät hockey – HPK Hockey – 4:3 OT
26.12.25 HPK Hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:8		 03.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Tappara hockey – 2:5
27.12.25 Kiekko-Espoo – TPS hockey – 8:1
26.12.25 TPS hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 0:1
20.12.25 Kiekko-Espoo – Ilves hockey – 2:5
19.12.25 Ilves hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 5:0

Facts

  • The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 15 and 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, HPK won 4.
  • HPK has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Kiekko-Espoo has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Kiekko-Espoo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, HPK won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 22:17. (average 3.1:2.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, HPK won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 16:9. (average 4:2.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    10.12.25 Kiekko-Espoo – HPK Hockey – 3:1
    20.09.25 HPK Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:2 OT
    27.08.25 HPK Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:1
    22.02.25 HPK Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 5:4 OT
    18.01.25 Kiekko-Espoo – HPK Hockey – 0:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 36 22 2 2 10 128:84 72
    2 Lukko 35 19 4 1 11 109:86 66
    3 JYP 34 18 5 2 9 128:99 66
    4 KooKoo 36 16 7 1 12 125:97 63
    5 SaiPa 36 17 3 5 11 121:99 62
    6 Ilves 35 16 5 3 11 111:96 61
    7 Assat 35 16 4 3 12 102:86 59
    8 KalPa 34 16 3 2 13 106:109 56
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 37 13 3 5 16 97:111 50
    10 TPS Turku 37 10 6 6 15 86:102 48
    11 Jukurit 36 12 3 4 17 82:96 46
    12 Pelicans 35 10 5 5 15 69:88 45
    13 IFK Helsinki 35 12 2 4 17 78:114 44
    14 Karpat 36 10 4 4 18 112:120 42
    15 Hameenlinna 38 9 4 7 18 91:113 42
    16 Vaasan Sport 35 8 1 7 19 71:116 33

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.9%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 5.04 (17.44%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.52%)

    4. Saipa: 13 (6.76%)

    5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.66%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

    7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

    9. Assat Pori: 30.8 (2.85%)

    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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