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On September 19, 2026, Jokerit will host Tappara in what promises to be an intriguing clash in the Finnish SM-liiga. Despite playing on home ice, Jokerit finds itself struggling with a lack of form, having lost all of their last five matches. This recent slump may weigh heavily on their confidence as they prepare to face a Tappara side that has managed to secure two victories in their last five outings.
Jokerit will need to focus on tightening their defensive structure to prevent further losses. Their inability to secure points has raised concerns about their tactical execution, particularly in transitioning from defense to offense. In contrast, Tappara appears to have regained a competitive edge, showcasing a more efficient scoring ability and stronger overall gameplay.
Bookmakers currently favor Tappara with odds of 1.94 for an away win compared to Jokerit’s odds of 3.06 for a home victory. Our probability model suggests a 31.7% chance of a Jokerit win, a 22.1% likelihood of a draw, and a 46.4% chance of an away victory for Tappara. While Tappara enters as the stronger side, Jokerit will be eager to turn their fortunes around on home ice. This matchup is poised to deliver an exciting contest, with no outcome assured.
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| Jokerit 30.6% |
Draw 21.3% |
Tappara 48.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 24.47% Jokerit: 7.2%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.88 | 4.70 | 1.98 | |
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3.17 | 4.33 | 1.94 | |
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2.90 | 4.10 | 1.88 | |
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3.15 | 4.4 | 1.9 | |
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3.00 | 4.20 | 1.92 |
Latest Results
| 17.09.26 Jokerit hockey – JYP Hockey – 2:4 09.09.26 Ässät hockey – Jokerit hockey – 3:2 05.09.26 Lukko Hockey – Jokerit hockey – 7:2 01.09.26 Vaasan Sport – Jokerit hockey – 5:4 penalties 25.08.26 TPS hockey – Jokerit hockey – 4:2 |
17.09.26 TPS hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:0 15.09.26 Pelicans Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:3 13.09.26 Rögle BK – Tappara hockey – 4:0 11.09.26 Växjö Lakers – Tappara hockey – 1:2 05.09.26 Tappara hockey – Kölner Haie – 4:5 AET |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 19.08.26 Jokerit hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:3 penalties 22.08.25 Tappara hockey – Jokerit hockey – 3:2 06.03.14 Tappara hockey – Jokerit hockey – 3:4 penalties 30.12.13 Jokerit hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:2 penalties 29.10.13 Jokerit hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | JYP | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:8 | 12 |
| 2 | Jukurit | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 12 |
| 3 | Assat | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 4 | TPS Turku | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:9 | 9 |
| 5 | Pelicans | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 6 | Ilves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:8 | 8 |
| 7 | Vaasan Sport | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:21 | 8 |
| 8 | Kiekko-Espoo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 7 |
| 9 | KalPa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:7 | 6 |
| 10 | SaiPa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Karpat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:9 | 4 |
| 12 | Lukko | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:11 | 3 |
| 13 | Tappara | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 14 | IFK Helsinki | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:18 | 3 |
| 15 | Hameenlinna | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:17 | 3 |
| 16 | Jokerit | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:19 | 1 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:15 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.44 (24.47%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 7.36 (11.44%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 10.18 (8.27%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.18 (8.27%)
5. IFK Helsinki: 10.93 (7.7%)
6. Jokerit: 11.69 (7.2%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 14.29 (5.89%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.83 (4.72%)
9. KooKoo: 18.33 (4.59%)
10. Saipa: 23.62 (3.56%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 27.14 (3.1%)
12. Hameenlinna: 30 (2.81%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 36.42 (2.31%)
14. Assat Pori: 36.42 (2.31%)
15. TPS Turku: 40.42 (2.08%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 121.71 (0.69%)
17. Jukurit: 148.72 (0.57%)
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