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In the upcoming SM-liiga clash on April 4, 2026, HPK Hockey will host Tappara at their home arena. This matchup promises to be compelling, as both teams vie for crucial points in the league standings.
Recent form reveals that HPK is coming off a solid run, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. Their recent success can be attributed to a cohesive team effort and a robust defensive structure, which has allowed them to capitalize on scoring opportunities effectively. Conversely, Tappara has faced some challenges, winning only 2 of their last 5 outings. While they have displayed flashes of brilliance, consistency remains a key concern, particularly in maintaining defensive discipline against organized attackers.
Bookmakers favor Tappara for this encounter, offering odds of 1.76 for an away win, compared to 4.13 for a home victory for HPK. Probability estimates suggest a 25% chance of an HPK win, a 21.9% likelihood of a draw, and a 48% chance for an away triumph by Tappara.
As both teams take to the ice, tactical execution will be paramount. HPK will look to leverage their home advantage, while Tappara will aim to find their rhythm and exploit any defensive lapses. With both sides eager for a win, this match could unfold as a tightly contested affair with no guarantees on the outcome.
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| HPK 23.2% |
Draw 23.8% |
Tappara 53% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 45.96% Hameenlinna: 0.9%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.03 | 3.74 | 1.75 | |
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3.9 | 4.15 | 1.77 | |
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4.13 | 3.86 | 1.76 |
Latest Results
| 02.04.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 30.03.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:1 28.03.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1 24.03.26 HPK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 4:1 23.03.26 Lukko Hockey – HPK Hockey – 1:3 |
02.04.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 30.03.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:1 28.03.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1 17.03.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:2 OT 14.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 6:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 02.04.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 30.03.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:1 28.03.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1 17.03.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:2 OT 05.01.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Tappara (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Lukko (5) | Hameenlinna (12) | 1 : 3 |
| 3 | Ilves (4) | Bye | |
| 4 | KalPa (7) | IFK Helsinki (10) | 3 : 2 |
| 5 | KooKoo (2) | Bye | |
| 6 | JYP (6) | Pelicans (11) | 0 : 3 |
| 7 | SaiPa (3) | Bye | |
| 8 | Assat (8) | Kiekko-Espoo (9) | 3 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Tappara (1) | Hameenlinna (12) | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Ilves (4) | KalPa (7) | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | KooKoo (2) | Pelicans (11) | 2 : 1 |
| 4 | SaiPa (3) | Assat (8) | 1 : 1 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 1.96 (45.96%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 3.05 (29.53%)
3. KooKoo: 8.3 (10.85%)
4. Saipa: 9.2 (9.79%)
5. Kalpa Kuopio: 85 (1.06%)
6. Assat Pori: 90 (1%)
7. Pelicans Lahti: 100 (0.9%)
8. Hameenlinna: 100 (0.9%)
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