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As KalPa prepares to host Mikkelin Jukurit in the Finnish SM-liiga on September 4, 2026, both teams come into this matchup with contrasting recent performances. KalPa has secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating a need for consistency as they aim to leverage home advantage. Their game style is characterized by a robust defensive setup combined with quick counterattacks, which have yielded points in crucial moments.
In contrast, Mikkelin Jukurit has been in better form, winning 3 out of their last 5 encounters. Their tactical approach often emphasizes puck possession and aggressive forward checking, allowing them to maintain offensive pressure and capitalize on opponent mistakes. This strategy has proven effective, providing them valuable momentum heading into the game.
Bookmakers favor KalPa, offering odds of 1.55 for a home win, suggesting that they are seen as the stronger side on home ice. Our model assigns a 62.7% probability to a KalPa victory, while assigning 22.3% for a draw and 17.5% for an away win by Jukurit.
As both teams vie for critical points, the outcome remains uncertain, highlighting the competitive nature of this encounter. Fans can expect an intense match between two teams looking to solidify their early season standings.
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| KalPa 60.5% |
Draw 21% |
Jukurit 18.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Jukurit: 0.59%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.55 | 4.21 | 4.98 | ||
| 1.58 | 4.55 | 5.25 | ||
| 1.51 | 4.8 | 5.19 | ||
| 1.51 | 4.1 | 4.85 | ||
| 1.55 | 4.39 | 5.08 | ||
| 1.52 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Latest Results
| 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 20.08.26 Ilves hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:0 OT 13.08.26 Kärpat Oulu – KalPa hockey – 3:2 penalties |
01.09.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – HPK Hockey – 1:4 27.08.26 SaiPa hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 5:1 21.08.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Joensuun Kiekko-Pojat – 3:0 20.08.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – KooKoo – 2:1 15.08.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – JYP Hockey – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.08.26 KalPa hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 3:2 penalties 07.02.26 KalPa hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 2:0 06.02.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – KalPa hockey – 0:2 29.10.25 KalPa hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 5:3 22.10.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – KalPa hockey – 2:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kiekko-Espoo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Hameenlinna | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 4 | TPS Turku | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 5 | Karpat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Ilves | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Vaasan Sport | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:4 | 2 |
| 8 | Jokerit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4:5 | 1 |
| 9 | IFK Helsinki | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | JYP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Pelicans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Tappara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 13 | KooKoo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 14 | Assat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 15 | Lukko | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 16 | Jukurit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 17 | KalPa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.51 (25.11%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 8.24 (10.7%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 11 (8.01%)
4. IFK Helsinki: 11.42 (7.72%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 11.42 (7.72%)
6. Jokerit: 11.9 (7.41%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 16.5 (5.34%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 17 (5.18%)
9. KooKoo: 18 (4.9%)
10. Saipa: 21.6 (4.08%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 27.25 (3.23%)
12. Hameenlinna: 31.01 (2.84%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 37.81 (2.33%)
14. Assat Pori: 43.01 (2.05%)
15. TPS Turku: 46.01 (1.92%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 100.25 (0.88%)
17. Jukurit: 150.44 (0.59%)
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