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As KalPa prepares to host JYP in an exciting clash in the Finnish SM-liiga on March 14, 2026, both teams will look to leverage their recent form in a bid for crucial points. KalPa enters the matchup with a slight edge, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 encounters. Their offensive play has shown signs of potency, showcasing both scoring depth and tactical versatility, essential in breaking down JYP’s defensive structure.
On the other hand, JYP has struggled more recently, winning only 2 of their last 5 games. While they possess counter-attacking capabilities, they will need to improve their consistency to capitalize on scoring opportunities against a capable KalPa squad. The teams have varying styles, with KalPa likely to focus on a more aggressive forecheck to unsettle JYP’s transition play.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.1 for a home win in favor of KalPa, while JYP’s odds stand at 2.89. According to the predictive model, the probability of a home win rests at 42%, with a 24.5% chance of a draw and a 34.2% chance for an away victory. With both sides vying for points, the match promises to be competitive, although any outcomes remain uncertain.
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| KalPa 44.5% |
Draw 23.1% |
JYP 32.3% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10 | 4.04 | 2.89 |
Latest Results
| 11.03.26 KalPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:4 07.03.26 Tappara hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:4 penalties 05.03.26 Ässät hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:3 04.03.26 Vaasan Sport – KalPa hockey – 1:6 27.02.26 KalPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:10 |
13.03.26 JYP Hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:6 11.03.26 JYP Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:3 OT 07.03.26 Vaasan Sport – JYP Hockey – 0:3 06.03.26 JYP Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 3:4 penalties 04.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – JYP Hockey – 2:3 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 24.01.26 KalPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 1:0 penalties 10.01.26 JYP Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:5 05.12.25 JYP Hockey – KalPa hockey – 6:2 15.11.25 KalPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 2:5 14.11.25 JYP Hockey – KalPa hockey – 5:4 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara ✔ | 58 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 220:140 | 116 |
| 2 | KooKoo | 58 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 206:149 | 109 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 58 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 197:154 | 109 |
| 4 | Ilves | 58 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 181:147 | 104 |
| 5 | JYP | 58 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 194:170 | 103 |
| 6 | Lukko | 58 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 175:151 | 101 |
| 7 | KalPa | 58 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 174:170 | 100 |
| 8 | Assat ✔ | 58 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 161:158 | 91 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo ✔ | 59 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 154:155 | 87 |
| 10 | IFK Helsinki | 58 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 140:179 | 82 |
| 11 | Pelicans | 58 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 133:151 | 82 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 58 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 140:161 | 73 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 58 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 136:168 | 71 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 58 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 128:161 | 64 |
| 15 | Karpat | 58 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 168:191 | 63 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 59 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 38 | 107:209 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.19 (39.77%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.37 (19.87%)
3. Saipa: 9.4 (9.24%)
4. KooKoo: 9.85 (8.82%)
5. Lukko Rauman: 11.4 (7.62%)
6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 20.25 (4.29%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 31.75 (2.74%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 40 (2.17%)
9. Kiekko-Espoo: 72.75 (1.19%)
10. Pelicans Lahti: 100.25 (0.87%)
11. TPS Turku: 100.25 (0.87%)
12. Assat Pori: 106.5 (0.82%)
13. Hameenlinna: 112.75 (0.77%)
14. Karpat Oulu: 125.25 (0.69%)
15. Jukurit: 325.25 (0.27%)
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