Finnish SM-liiga, Tampere Deck Arena (Tampere) on Saturday,
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In an upcoming Finnish SM-liiga hockey match, Ilves will face off against KalPa at the Ilves hockey arena on January 31, 2026. Both teams have been in solid form recently, with Ilves winning 3 of their last 5 matches and KalPa coming out on top in 4 of their last 5 games.
Ilves will look to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their winning streak. With a strong offensive lineup and a solid defense, they will likely rely on their disciplined play and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
On the other hand, KalPa has been on a roll and will seek to extend their winning streak. With a well-balanced team and a high-performing goalie, they will look to maintain their strong defensive structure and take advantage of any scoring chances that come their way.
Bookmakers have Ilves as the favorites with odds of 1.7 for a home win, while KalPa has odds of 4.05 for an away win. Our model prediction gives Ilves a 60.8% chance of winning, with a potential final score of 3:2. However, in hockey, anything can happen, and both teams have the ability to come out on top. It promises to be an exciting and closely contested match.
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| Ilves 55.1% |
Draw 22.5% |
KalPa 22.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.65 | 3.77 | 4.1 | |
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1.69 | 4.4 | 4.25 | |
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1.68 | 4.55 | 4.05 | |
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1.62 | 4 | 3.9 | |
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1.73 | 3.98 | 4.14 | |
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1.71 | 4 | 4.25 |
Latest Results
| 27.01.26 Ilves hockey – Vaasan Sport – 5:2 24.01.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Ilves hockey – 2:3 OT 23.01.26 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:6 17.01.26 Ilves hockey – Ässät hockey – 5:1 16.01.26 Ässät hockey – Ilves hockey – 2:1 |
30.01.26 KalPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3 OT 27.01.26 TPS hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:2 OT 24.01.26 KalPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 1:0 penalties 22.01.26 KalPa hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 16.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.11.25 Ilves hockey – KalPa hockey – 5:2 27.09.25 KalPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 5:4 OT 15.08.25 KalPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 5:4 21.04.25 KalPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 5:4 OT 18.04.25 Ilves hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 44 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 164:104 | 90 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 45 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 151:128 | 80 |
| 3 | JYP | 42 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 147:121 | 79 |
| 4 | Lukko | 44 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 138:118 | 76 |
| 5 | KooKoo | 42 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 150:108 | 75 |
| 6 | Ilves | 44 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 139:116 | 75 |
| 7 | KalPa | 43 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 129:128 | 74 |
| 8 | Assat | 44 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 124:117 | 72 |
| 9 | IFK Helsinki | 44 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 102:143 | 58 |
| 10 | Kiekko-Espoo | 45 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 112:133 | 58 |
| 11 | TPS Turku | 45 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 107:123 | 58 |
| 12 | Pelicans | 42 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 86:107 | 56 |
| 13 | Jukurit | 42 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 100:114 | 54 |
| 14 | Hameenlinna | 44 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 104:124 | 53 |
| 15 | Karpat | 44 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 133:147 | 51 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 44 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 93:148 | 38 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.68 (33.24%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.58 (19.48%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 6.24 (14.3%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15.4 (5.79%)
5. Saipa: 17 (5.25%)
6. KooKoo: 17 (5.25%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.8 (5.01%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21.8 (4.09%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 48.6 (1.84%)
10. Assat Pori: 62.2 (1.43%)
11. TPS Turku: 88.2 (1.01%)
12. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)
13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.89%)
14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.81%)
15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.5%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)
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