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JYP vs Vaasan Sport predictions, Jan 16, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Friday,

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In an upcoming Finnish SM-liiga matchup, JYP Hockey will face off against Vaasan Sport on January 16, 2026. With JYP playing at home, they will be looking to secure a victory against a struggling Vaasan Sport side.

In terms of recent form, JYP has won 2 of their last 5 matches, while Vaasan Sport has only managed to win 1. This suggests that JYP may have the upper hand going into this contest. The bookmakers also favor JYP, giving them odds of 1.4 for a home win compared to 6.41 for an away win.

Our model predicts a 61.3% chance of a home win, a 20.3% chance of a draw, and a 15.9% chance of an away win. The predicted final score based on these odds is 4:1 in favor of JYP.

Overall, JYP appears to be the stronger team heading into this matchup, but Vaasan Sport cannot be counted out. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform on the ice and if Vaasan Sport can pull off an upset against the odds.

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JYP
72.4%		 Draw
15.3%		 Vaasa
12.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Vaasan Sport: 0.63%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.32 6.02 7.72
1.33 5.95 7.02
1.29 5 7
1.32 5.18 8.15
1.21 8.5 8

Latest Results

14.01.26 Ilves hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:4 penalties
10.01.26 JYP Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:5
09.01.26 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 6:1
03.01.26 HIFK Hockey – JYP Hockey – 5:3
30.12.25 HPK Hockey – JYP Hockey – 2:3 OT		 10.01.26 Vaasan Sport – Mikkelin Jukurit – 1:3
09.01.26 KalPa hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:3
07.01.26 Ilves hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:2 OT
03.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Vaasan Sport – 6:0
30.12.25 Vaasan Sport – Ässät hockey – 2:1

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 16).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, JYP won 3.
  • In recent matches, JYP has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Vaasa is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • JYP may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, JYP has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, JYP is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, JYP won 12 matches, drew 1 match, lost 7 matches, and goals 58:49. (average 2.9:2.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, JYP won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 32:19. (average 3.2:1.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.10.25 JYP Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 5:4 OT
    04.09.25 JYP Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:1
    14.08.25 Vaasan Sport – JYP Hockey – 8:2
    15.03.25 JYP Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 2:4
    24.01.25 Vaasan Sport – JYP Hockey – 2:3 OT

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 38 24 2 2 10 139:87 78
    2 Lukko 38 20 5 1 12 120:94 71
    3 SaiPa 40 20 3 5 12 132:110 71
    4 KooKoo 38 18 7 1 12 137:99 69
    5 JYP 37 18 6 2 11 135:113 68
    6 Ilves 39 17 6 4 12 123:103 67
    7 KalPa 38 18 4 2 14 118:120 64
    8 Assat 38 17 4 3 14 109:100 62
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 40 13 3 6 18 101:119 51
    10 TPS Turku 39 11 6 6 16 92:106 51
    11 IFK Helsinki 39 14 2 4 19 85:127 50
    12 Jukurit 37 13 3 4 17 85:97 49
    13 Hameenlinna 40 11 4 7 18 97:114 48
    14 Pelicans 37 10 5 6 16 73:96 46
    15 Karpat 40 11 4 4 21 120:132 45
    16 Vaasan Sport 38 8 1 8 21 77:126 34

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.87%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.88 (17.99%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.51%)

    4. Saipa: 13 (6.75%)

    5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.65%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

    7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

    9. Assat Pori: 37.2 (2.36%)

    10. Karpat Oulu: 42.6 (2.06%)

    11. Kiekko-Espoo: 62.2 (1.41%)

    12. TPS Turku: 68.2 (1.29%)

    13. Pelicans Lahti: 85.4 (1.03%)

    14. Hameenlinna: 93.4 (0.94%)

    15. Jukurit: 120.2 (0.73%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 140.2 (0.63%)

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