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In an exciting match-up in the Finnish SM-liiga, Ilves hockey will face off against JYP Hockey on January 14, 2026. Both teams have been displaying contrasting forms in recent matches, with Ilves hockey winning 4 of their last 5 games, while JYP Hockey has managed to secure victory in only 2 of their last 5 outings.
Ilves hockey, playing at home, hold the upper hand according to bookmakers, offering odds of 1.83 for a home win. Our model prediction also favors the home team with a 48% probability of a win. However, JYP Hockey cannot be discounted, with odds of 3.39 for an away win and a 29.3% chance as per our model.
Tactically, Ilves hockey will likely rely on their recent strong form, while JYP Hockey will look to turn the tide and secure a crucial away victory. The predicted final score stands at 3:2, indicating a closely contested match.
Overall, this promises to be an intriguing encounter with both teams having their strengths. It could go either way, making for an exciting spectacle for hockey fans.
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| Ilves 51.1% |
Draw 21.4% |
JYP 27.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.84 | 4.4 | 3.43 | ||
| 1.81 | 4.38 | 3.43 | ||
| 1.83 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
Latest Results
| 10.01.26 Ilves hockey – HIFK Hockey – 6:0 09.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Ilves hockey – 1:0 07.01.26 Ilves hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:2 OT 03.01.26 Ilves hockey – TPS hockey – 5:2 30.12.25 Ilves hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2 OT |
10.01.26 JYP Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:5 09.01.26 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 6:1 03.01.26 HIFK Hockey – JYP Hockey – 5:3 30.12.25 HPK Hockey – JYP Hockey – 2:3 OT 27.12.25 Kärpat Oulu – JYP Hockey – 2:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 24.09.25 Ilves hockey – JYP Hockey – 1:5 10.09.25 JYP Hockey – Ilves hockey – 4:3 22.02.25 JYP Hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:1 28.01.25 Ilves hockey – JYP Hockey – 6:3 11.12.24 JYP Hockey – Ilves hockey – 6:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 38 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 139:87 | 78 |
| 2 | Lukko | 37 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 116:91 | 69 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 39 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 130:109 | 68 |
| 4 | JYP | 36 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 131:110 | 66 |
| 5 | KooKoo | 37 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 131:98 | 66 |
| 6 | Ilves | 38 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 120:99 | 66 |
| 7 | KalPa | 37 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 116:119 | 62 |
| 8 | Assat | 38 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 109:100 | 62 |
| 9 | TPS Turku | 39 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 92:106 | 51 |
| 10 | IFK Helsinki | 38 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 84:121 | 50 |
| 11 | Kiekko-Espoo | 39 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 100:117 | 50 |
| 12 | Jukurit | 37 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 85:97 | 49 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 40 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 97:114 | 48 |
| 14 | Karpat | 39 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 119:130 | 45 |
| 15 | Pelicans | 36 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 70:92 | 45 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 38 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 77:126 | 34 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.87%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.88 (17.99%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.51%)
4. Saipa: 13 (6.75%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.65%)
6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)
7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)
9. Assat Pori: 37.2 (2.36%)
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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