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As JYP Hockey prepares to host KooKoo in an exciting matchup on February 27, 2026, both teams enter the game with notable momentum. JYP has secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing their competitive edge on home ice. Their tactical strength lies in a robust defensive structure complemented by the ability to capitalize on power plays, which could prove crucial against KooKoo.
KooKoo, on the other hand, has demonstrated formidable form, winning 4 of their last 5 games. Their offense has been particularly potent, likely motivated by a desire to maintain their current winning streak. KooKoo’s strategy often revolves around fast breaks and aggressive puck pursuit, which could challenge JYP’s defense.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.29 for a home win and 2.54 for an away victory, indicating a closely contested match. Our model suggests a 45.4% probability for a JYP win, 25.1% for a draw, and 32.9% for KooKoo emerging victorious. The predicted final score of 3:2 reflects a tight contest, but the outcome remains uncertain. This matchup promises to deliver exciting hockey, with each team eager to assert their dominance in the Finnish SM-liiga.
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| JYP 40.5% |
Draw 23.1% |
KooKoo 36.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga KooKoo: 5.74%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.38 | 3.95 | 2.65 | ||
| 2.29 | 4.15 | 2.57 | ||
| 2.2 | 3.8 | 2.45 | ||
| 2.29 | 4.14 | 2.54 |
Latest Results
| 25.02.26 JYP Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:0 21.02.26 TPS hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:8 18.02.26 Tappara hockey – JYP Hockey – 4:1 14.02.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:2 OT 13.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – JYP Hockey – 9:2 |
25.02.26 Vaasan Sport – KooKoo – 3:4 21.02.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 6:2 18.02.26 KooKoo – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 14.02.26 HPK Hockey – KooKoo – 2:4 13.02.26 KooKoo – HPK Hockey – 7:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.01.26 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 6:1 17.12.25 JYP Hockey – KooKoo – 4:2 01.11.25 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 0:4 29.08.25 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 4:3 28.08.25 JYP Hockey – KooKoo – 5:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 51 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 188:125 | 100 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 53 | 27 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 182:142 | 100 |
| 3 | KooKoo | 52 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 187:132 | 99 |
| 4 | Lukko | 53 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 162:133 | 95 |
| 5 | JYP | 51 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 175:150 | 94 |
| 6 | Ilves | 53 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 163:134 | 93 |
| 7 | KalPa | 53 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 159:150 | 92 |
| 8 | Assat | 53 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 149:144 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 54 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 134:150 | 75 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 52 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 115:136 | 72 |
| 11 | TPS Turku | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 127:154 | 67 |
| 12 | IFK Helsinki | 51 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 116:166 | 66 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 52 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 124:145 | 64 |
| 14 | Karpat | 53 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 157:172 | 60 |
| 15 | Jukurit | 52 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 116:142 | 59 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 53 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 33 | 103:182 | 39 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.52 (35.01%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.64%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.61%)
4. Saipa: 12.36 (7.15%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13 (6.8%)
6. KooKoo: 15.4 (5.74%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.4 (5.08%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.21%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.52%)
10. Assat Pori: 81.4 (1.09%)
11. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.88%)
12. TPS Turku: 100.2 (0.88%)
13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.88%)
14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.8%)
15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)
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