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As KalPa prepares to host HPK in an eagerly anticipated Finnish SM-liiga matchup on September 15, 2026, both teams enter the game with confidence, each having won 3 of their last 5 matches. This provides an intriguing backdrop as KalPa seeks to capitalize on home advantage.
KalPa has shown resilience in recent matches, effectively utilizing their home ice to generate offensive pressure. Their strong forechecking and disciplined defensive play have contributed to their recent successes, giving them a slight edge in matchup scenarios. Meanwhile, HPK has demonstrated a flexible tactical approach, often adapting their style based on opponent weaknesses. Their ability to transition quickly from defense to offense could pose challenges for KalPa’s structured play.
The bookmakers’ odds indicate a belief in KalPa’s potential to secure a home win at 2.05, compared to HPK’s 3.1 for an away victory. Based on our model’s predictions, there is a 43.1% probability of a home win, alongside a 25.7% chance for a draw and a 31.8% probability of an away win.
As both teams look to assert their dominance, this matchup promises to offer excitement and competitive play. Fans can expect a closely contested affair, but as always in hockey, the outcome remains uncertain.
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| KalPa 45.4% |
Draw 24.3% |
HPK 30.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Hameenlinna: 2.84%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.05 | 3.57 | 3.16 | |
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2.08 | 4.10 | 2.95 | |
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2.04 | 4.10 | 3.04 | |
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2.00 | 3.50 | 3.05 | |
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2.04 | 3.83 | 3.13 | |
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2.03 | 3.80 | 3.00 |
Latest Results
| 09.09.26 Pelicans Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:0 04.09.26 KalPa hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 4:0 01.09.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KalPa hockey – 5:1 27.08.26 KalPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 5:2 21.08.26 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:3 |
08.09.26 HPK Hockey – Ilves hockey – 0:4 04.09.26 HIFK Hockey – HPK Hockey – 5:3 01.09.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – HPK Hockey – 1:4 27.08.26 HPK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 4:3 penalties 20.08.26 HPK Hockey – Ässät hockey – 3:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 19.02.26 HPK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:1 penalties 22.01.26 KalPa hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 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 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Pelicans | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Kiekko-Espoo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:5 | 6 |
| 3 | JYP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 6 |
| 4 | TPS Turku | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 6 |
| 5 | Assat | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Ilves | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 7 | Jukurit | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 8 | Vaasan Sport | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10:15 | 5 |
| 9 | SaiPa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 10 | Karpat | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 3 |
| 11 | Lukko | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 3 |
| 12 | KalPa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:10 | 3 |
| 14 | IFK Helsinki | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:11 | 3 |
| 15 | Jokerit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:15 | 1 |
| 16 | Tappara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:10 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.36 (25.3%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 7.45 (11.41%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 10.43 (8.15%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.43 (8.15%)
5. IFK Helsinki: 11.33 (7.5%)
6. Jokerit: 11.86 (7.17%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 15.43 (5.51%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 18.09 (4.7%)
9. KooKoo: 18.34 (4.64%)
10. Saipa: 22.67 (3.75%)
11. Hameenlinna: 29.89 (2.84%)
12. Kiekko-Espoo: 32.29 (2.63%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 33.89 (2.51%)
14. Assat Pori: 33.89 (2.51%)
15. TPS Turku: 40.72 (2.09%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 121.71 (0.7%)
17. Jukurit: 191.62 (0.44%)
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