Ilves vs Tappara predictions, Jan 23, 2026

Jan 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Friday,

Ilves

Tappara

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In the upcoming hockey match between Ilves and Tappara on January 23, 2026, both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory. Ilves hockey, who will be playing at home, have won 2 of their last 5 matches, showing a mixed form recently. On the other hand, Tappara hockey has won 3 of their last 5 matches, indicating a slightly better form leading into this game.

In terms of bookmakers’ odds, the match seems evenly poised with Ilves being slightly favored with odds of 2.53, compared to Tappara’s odds of 2.34. Our model predicts a 40.7% chance of a home win, a 25.2% chance of a draw, and a 36.4% chance of an away win, with a predicted final score of 2:3 in favor of Tappara.

With both teams having shown some inconsistencies in their recent performances, this match could go either way. Ilves will have the home advantage, but Tappara’s slightly better form could give them the edge. It will be interesting to see how both teams approach the game tactically and which side can capitalize on their strengths to secure the victory.

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Ilves
36.9%		 Draw
23.3%		 Tappara
39.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 32.7%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.6 3.96 2.41
MarathonBet 2.5 4.15 2.35
Pinnacle 2.47 4.24 2.32
Best for US Customers 2.65 3.6 2.35

Latest Results

17.01.26 Ilves hockey – Ässät hockey – 5:1
16.01.26 Ässät hockey – Ilves hockey – 2:1
14.01.26 Ilves hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:4 penalties
10.01.26 Ilves hockey – HIFK Hockey – 6:0
09.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Ilves hockey – 1:0		 17.01.26 TPS hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:2
16.01.26 Tappara hockey – HIFK Hockey – 4:5
10.01.26 Ässät hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:5
09.01.26 Tappara hockey – Ässät hockey – 6:2
05.01.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1

Facts

  • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ilves won 3.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Tappara may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ilves won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 60:42. (average 3:2.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Ilves won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 28:26. (average 2.8:2.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.11.25 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:0
    14.11.25 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:2
    24.10.25 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 1:3
    08.08.25 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:4
    02.04.25 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 1:6

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 40 24 2 2 12 145:96 78
    2 SaiPa 42 21 4 5 12 141:115 76
    3 Lukko 40 20 5 2 13 125:105 72
    4 JYP 38 19 6 2 11 138:114 71
    5 Ilves 41 18 6 4 13 129:106 70
    6 KooKoo 40 18 7 1 14 140:105 69
    7 KalPa 39 19 4 2 14 121:121 67
    8 Assat 40 18 4 3 15 112:106 65
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 42 15 3 6 18 108:123 57
    10 TPS Turku 41 12 6 6 17 97:111 54
    11 IFK Helsinki 41 15 2 4 20 92:134 53
    12 Hameenlinna 41 12 4 7 18 100:115 51
    13 Jukurit 39 13 3 5 18 90:106 50
    14 Pelicans 39 11 5 6 17 76:100 49
    15 Karpat 41 11 5 4 21 125:136 47
    16 Vaasan Sport 40 9 1 8 22 84:130 37

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.68 (32.7%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.68 (18.75%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.14 (14.29%)

    4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15.2 (5.77%)

    5. Saipa: 15.4 (5.7%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 16.4 (5.35%)

    7. KooKoo: 18.2 (4.82%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 22.8 (3.85%)

    9. Karpat Oulu: 45.8 (1.92%)

    10. Assat Pori: 54.8 (1.6%)

    11. TPS Turku: 84.2 (1.04%)

    12. Kiekko-Espoo: 90.2 (0.97%)

    13. Pelicans Lahti: 93.4 (0.94%)

    14. Hameenlinna: 93.4 (0.94%)

    15. Jukurit: 120.2 (0.73%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 140.2 (0.63%)

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