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As HPK prepares to host TPS on September 19, 2026, both teams come into this Finnish SM-liiga matchup with contrasting recent forms. HPK has managed to secure victories in only 2 of their last 5 games, suggesting some inconsistency in their performance. This could indicate challenges in their defensive structure or offensive execution, areas that they will need to address if they wish to capitalize on home advantage.
In contrast, TPS has shown a more promising trajectory with 3 wins in their last 5 outings. Their ability to generate offensive pressure while maintaining solid defensive play has been a hallmark of their recent success. This tactical edge could provide TPS the upper hand as they take to the ice in enemy territory.
According to bookmaker odds, HPK is slightly favored at 2.24 compared to TPS’s 2.74, reflecting the competitive nature of this fixture. The model prediction suggests a 47.5% chance of a home win for HPK, 28.6% for a draw, and a 29.4% probability for an away victory for TPS. Given the tactical strengths and recent form, this matchup promises to be closely contested, with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| HPK 41.8% |
Draw 24.6% |
TPS 33.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Hameenlinna: 2.8% TPS Turku: 2.09%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.27 | 3.50 | 2.78 | |
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2.14 | 4.10 | 2.85 | |
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2.23 | 4.00 | 2.74 | |
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2.20 | 3.40 | 2.70 | |
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2.24 | 3.87 | 2.73 | |
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2.21 | 3.70 | 2.70 |
Latest Results
| 15.09.26 KalPa hockey – HPK Hockey – 7:0 08.09.26 HPK Hockey – Ilves hockey – 0:4 04.09.26 HIFK Hockey – HPK Hockey – 5:3 01.09.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – HPK Hockey – 1:4 27.08.26 HPK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 4:3 penalties |
17.09.26 TPS hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:0 15.09.26 TPS hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 1:4 09.09.26 Vaasan Sport – TPS hockey – 2:1 05.09.26 TPS hockey – HIFK Hockey – 5:1 01.09.26 TPS hockey – KooKoo – 4:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.02.26 TPS hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 16.01.26 HPK Hockey – TPS hockey – 3:1 29.10.25 TPS hockey – HPK Hockey – 1:0 09.09.25 HPK Hockey – TPS hockey – 2:3 penalties 16.08.25 TPS hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:0 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Jukurit | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 12 |
| 2 | JYP | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 3 | Assat | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 4 | Pelicans | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 5 | Ilves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:8 | 8 |
| 6 | Vaasan Sport | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:21 | 8 |
| 7 | Kiekko-Espoo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 7 |
| 8 | KalPa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:7 | 6 |
| 9 | TPS Turku | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 10 | SaiPa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Karpat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:9 | 4 |
| 12 | Tappara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Lukko | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:11 | 3 |
| 14 | IFK Helsinki | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:18 | 3 |
| 15 | Hameenlinna | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:17 | 3 |
| 16 | Jokerit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:15 | 1 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:15 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.43 (24.59%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 7.41 (11.38%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 10.21 (8.26%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.21 (8.26%)
5. IFK Helsinki: 11.06 (7.62%)
6. Jokerit: 11.63 (7.25%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 14.67 (5.75%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.95 (4.7%)
9. KooKoo: 18.24 (4.62%)
10. Saipa: 23.28 (3.62%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 28.17 (2.99%)
12. Hameenlinna: 30.14 (2.8%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 35.77 (2.36%)
14. Assat Pori: 35.77 (2.36%)
15. TPS Turku: 40.34 (2.09%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 116.83 (0.72%)
17. Jukurit: 134.11 (0.63%)
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