Ilves vs KalPa predictions, Mar 29, 2026

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As Ilves prepares to host KalPa on March 29, 2026, in the Finnish SM-liiga, both teams come into the match with commendable recent performances. Ilves has demonstrated solid form, securing victories in four of their last five games, indicating a strong momentum as they approach this clash. Their tactical approach has often emphasized aggressive forechecking and swift counter-attacks, capitalizing on the offensive contributions from their key players.

On the other hand, KalPa has also been competitive, winning three of their previous five encounters. Their game strategy typically focuses on disciplined defensive play and maintaining possession, which could challenge Ilves’s high-tempo style. KalPa’s ability to disrupt the flow of the game may prove crucial in mitigating Ilves’s attacking threats.

With bookmakers assigning odds of 1.7 for a home win and 4.35 for an away win, the probability model slightly favors Ilves with a 55.3% chance of winning, while KalPa stands at 22%. However, the margins are tight, and the potential for a draw at 22.5% cannot be overlooked. Ultimately, both teams are poised to deliver an engaging contest that could go either way, underscoring the unpredictable nature of hockey.

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Ilves 54%

Draw 23.5%

KalPa 22.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.7	4.05	4.45
	1.81	3.9	4.15
	1.78	3.89	3.96

Latest Results

17.03.26 Ilves hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:1 14.03.26 Lukko Hockey – Ilves hockey – 4:1 13.03.26 JYP Hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:6 10.03.26 Ilves hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 07.03.26 TPS hockey – Ilves hockey – 1:4

26.03.26 KalPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 3:2 OT 24.03.26 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:4 23.03.26 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:0 OT 21.03.26 KalPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:4 20.03.26 KalPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 4:1

Facts

First leg.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ilves won 3.

Ilves is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

KalPa‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Ilves may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Ilves is considered a favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ilves won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 57:55. (average 2.9:2.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Ilves won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 32:21. (average 3.2:2.1).

Latest Head To Head

21.02.26 KalPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:4 31.01.26 Ilves hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:1 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

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	Ilves (4)	KalPa (7)
3	KooKoo (2)	Pelicans (11)
4	SaiPa (3)	Assat (8)

Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

1. Tappara: 1.96 (47.61%)

2. Ilves Tampere: 3.78 (24.68%)

3. Saipa: 8.1 (11.52%)

4. KooKoo: 10.2 (9.15%)

5. Kalpa Kuopio: 22 (4.24%)

6. Assat Pori: 100 (0.93%)

7. Pelicans Lahti: 100 (0.93%)

8. Hameenlinna: 100 (0.93%)

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