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As Ilves prepares to host SaiPa in a key Finnish SM-liiga matchup on March 17, 2026, both teams come into the clash with commendable recent performances. Ilves has been on a strong run, securing victories in four of their last five games, highlighting their offensive prowess and effective team cohesion. Their ability to maintain pressure and capitalize on scoring opportunities will be critical in this encounter.
Conversely, SaiPa has also demonstrated resilience, winning three of their recent five matches. They have showcased a solid defensive framework while efficiently transitioning to counterattacks, which could pose challenges for Ilves if they can exploit defensive lapses.
Bookmakers favor Ilves with odds at 1.73 for a home win, reflecting their current form and home advantage. The model predicts a narrow victory for Ilves, estimating a 50.1% probability for a home win against SaiPa’s 26.1% probability of an away victory. The anticipated final score of 3:2 suggests a competitive matchup, considering both teams’ aspirations for crucial points as they approach the season’s climax. Ultimately, while Ilves appears slightly favored, the unpredictable nature of hockey means all outcomes remain possible.
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| Ilves 53.8% |
Draw 21.9% |
SaiPa 24.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 9.22%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.73 | 4.05 | 3.84 | |
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1.72 | 4.55 | 3.82 | |
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1.75 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
Latest Results
| 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 06.03.26 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:3 OT |
14.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 6:4 11.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:1 07.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:2 04.03.26 HIFK Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 2:5 28.02.26 SaiPa hockey – HPK Hockey – 0:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.10.25 SaiPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 5:2 01.03.25 SaiPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:6 09.12.24 Ilves hockey – SaiPa hockey – 2:1 OT 23.02.24 Ilves hockey – SaiPa hockey – 5:2 28.12.23 SaiPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 0:3 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara ✔ | 59 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 224:146 | 116 |
| 2 | KooKoo ✔ | 59 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 213:152 | 112 |
| 3 | SaiPa ✔ | 59 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 203:158 | 112 |
| 4 | Ilves | 59 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 182:151 | 104 |
| 5 | Lukko | 59 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 179:152 | 104 |
| 6 | KalPa | 59 | 28 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 180:173 | 103 |
| 7 | JYP | 59 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 197:176 | 103 |
| 8 | Assat ✔ | 59 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 166:160 | 94 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo ✔ | 59 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 154:155 | 87 |
| 10 | IFK Helsinki ✔ | 59 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 145:183 | 85 |
| 11 | Pelicans ✔ | 59 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 137:152 | 85 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 59 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 26 | 141:165 | 73 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 59 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 27 | 138:173 | 71 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 59 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 31 | 131:168 | 64 |
| 15 | Karpat | 59 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 172:196 | 63 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 59 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 38 | 107:209 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.17 (40.59%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.46 (19.74%)
3. Saipa: 9.55 (9.22%)
4. KooKoo: 10.15 (8.68%)
5. Lukko Rauman: 11.38 (7.74%)
6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 23.25 (3.79%)
7. IFK Helsinki: 30.5 (2.89%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 31.75 (2.77%)
9. Kiekko-Espoo: 72.75 (1.21%)
10. Pelicans Lahti: 100.25 (0.88%)
11. TPS Turku: 100.25 (0.88%)
12. Assat Pori: 106.5 (0.83%)
13. Hameenlinna: 112.75 (0.78%)
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