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On February 17, 2026, Ilves will host Lukko in a compelling Finnish SM-liiga clash at home ice. Both teams come into this matchup with positive momentum; Ilves has secured victories in three of their last five outings, showcasing resilience and tactical adaptability. Meanwhile, Lukko has been in excellent form, winning four of their recent five matches, highlighting their offensive prowess and cohesive gameplay.
Ilves, with a strong home-court advantage, will look to utilize their strategic strength in maintaining puck possession and pressing offensively. Their home crowd could serve as a motivating factor, encouraging an aggressive approach early on. In contrast, Lukko’s recent performances reflect their ability to capitalize on counter-attacks and defensive stability, making them a formidable opponent on the road.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.93 for a home win, while Lukko stands at 3.44. Our predictive model suggests a 49.4% chance for an Ilves victory, a 24.8% possibility of a draw, and a 26.7% chance for an away win. With a predicted final score of 3:2, this match is poised to be an intense battle that could go either way, reflecting the unpredictable nature of hockey. As both teams strive for crucial points, fans can expect a closely contested game.
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| Ilves 48.2% |
Draw 24.3% |
Lukko 27.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.92 | 3.59 | 3.49 | |
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1.96 | 4.02 | 3.42 | |
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1.94 | 4.2 | 3.24 | |
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1.94 | 3.73 | 3.47 | |
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1.95 | 3.75 | 3.4 |
Latest Results
| 14.02.26 Ilves hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 6:2 13.02.26 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 4:1 07.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – Ilves hockey – 1:2 06.02.26 Ilves hockey – KooKoo – 1:3 03.02.26 Ilves hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:0 |
14.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:4 13.02.26 HIFK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 0:4 07.02.26 KooKoo – Lukko Hockey – 1:3 06.02.26 Lukko Hockey – TPS hockey – 3:2 03.02.26 Lukko Hockey – JYP Hockey – 5:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.10.25 Lukko Hockey – Ilves hockey – 1:0 20.09.25 Ilves hockey – Lukko Hockey – 6:3 25.04.25 Lukko Hockey – Ilves hockey – 4:5 OT 25.02.25 Ilves hockey – Lukko Hockey – 5:1 27.12.24 Lukko Hockey – Ilves hockey – 5:3 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 49 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 181:120 | 97 |
| 2 | KooKoo | 49 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 177:120 | 93 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 50 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 169:136 | 92 |
| 4 | Lukko | 50 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 155:127 | 90 |
| 5 | KalPa | 50 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 152:142 | 89 |
| 6 | JYP | 48 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 164:143 | 88 |
| 7 | Ilves | 50 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 155:127 | 87 |
| 8 | Assat | 50 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 137:136 | 78 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 50 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 126:142 | 70 |
| 10 | TPS Turku | 52 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 123:143 | 67 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 50 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 116:162 | 66 |
| 12 | Pelicans | 49 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 109:127 | 66 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 50 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 118:144 | 59 |
| 14 | Karpat | 50 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 145:163 | 57 |
| 15 | Jukurit | 49 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 107:131 | 56 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 50 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 30 | 99:170 | 39 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.52 (35.15%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.72%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 8.4 (10.56%)
4. Saipa: 13.56 (6.54%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.8 (6.43%)
6. KooKoo: 16.2 (5.48%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.8 (4.98%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.23%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.52%)
10. Assat Pori: 74.2 (1.2%)
11. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)
12. TPS Turku: 100.2 (0.89%)
13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.89%)
14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.81%)
15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)
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