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In an exciting matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga, KalPa hockey will face off against HPK Hockey on January 22, 2026. Both teams have been in good form recently, with KalPa winning four of their last five matches and HPK also winning four of their last five matches. This sets the stage for an evenly contested game between two teams in fine form.
KalPa hockey will have the advantage of playing at home, where they have been strong this season. Their recent victories have showcased their offensive prowess and defensive solidity, making them a tough team to beat. On the other hand, HPK Hockey has also been in impressive form, with their attacking play and defensive discipline proving effective in recent matches.
The bookmakers have slightly favored KalPa hockey for the win, but with both teams showing good form and strengths in different areas, this match could go either way. It promises to be an exciting game with both teams likely to give their all to secure the victory.
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| KalPa 53.4% |
Draw 22.2% |
HPK 24.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Hameenlinna: 0.89%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.75 | 4.3 | 4.01 | ||
| 1.73 | 4.45 | 3.86 | ||
| 1.7 | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| 1.77 | 4.13 | 3.82 | ||
| 1.76 | 4.25 | 3.85 |
Latest Results
| 16.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:3 14.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KalPa hockey – 1:2 OT 10.01.26 JYP Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:5 09.01.26 KalPa hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:3 07.01.26 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 5:1 |
21.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – HPK Hockey – 2:3 OT 16.01.26 HPK Hockey – TPS hockey – 3:1 10.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 1:4 09.01.26 HPK Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:0 05.01.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.12.25 HPK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:2 26.11.25 KalPa hockey – HPK Hockey – 4:1 24.01.25 KalPa hockey – HPK Hockey – 1:4 20.12.24 HPK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:1 27.11.24 HPK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:4 OT |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 40 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 145:96 | 78 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 43 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 143:118 | 77 |
| 3 | JYP | 39 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 141:116 | 73 |
| 4 | Lukko | 40 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 125:105 | 72 |
| 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 | 43 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 110:126 | 58 |
| 10 | IFK Helsinki | 42 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 96:137 | 55 |
| 11 | TPS Turku | 41 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 97:111 | 54 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 42 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 103:117 | 53 |
| 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 | 41 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 87:134 | 38 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.68 (33.08%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.58 (19.39%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 6.24 (14.23%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15.4 (5.77%)
5. Saipa: 16.2 (5.48%)
6. Kalpa Kuopio: 17 (5.22%)
7. KooKoo: 17.4 (5.1%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21.8 (4.07%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 50.2 (1.77%)
10. Assat Pori: 58.2 (1.53%)
11. TPS Turku: 84.2 (1.05%)
12. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)
13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.89%)
14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.81%)
15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)
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