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On March 4, 2026, Kärpät Oulu will host KooKoo in a pivotal Finnish SM-liiga matchup that promises to deliver excitement and competitive edge. Kärpät comes into this fixture after a mixed spell, securing two victories in their last five outings. Their recent form highlights a need for improved consistency, especially at home, where they’ll look to leverage their fan support.
In contrast, KooKoo is riding high with four wins from their last five games, showcasing commendable offensive and defensive strategies. Their recent performances indicate a solid synchronization among forwards and the defensive line, which has contributed to their success. KooKoo’s momentum and tactical sharpness will be crucial as they aim to extend their winning streak.
Bookmakers currently favor KooKoo with odds of 1.85 for an away victory, while Kärpät is positioned at 3.44 for a home win, reflecting their recent forms and respective strengths. Probability models suggest a 30.3% chance of a home win for Kärpät, a 24.8% likelihood of a draw, and a significant 45.4% chance for an away win by KooKoo. As both teams vie for crucial points, fans can expect a highly-contested battle on the ice.
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| Kärpät 27.2% |
Draw 22.3% |
KooKoo 50.5% |
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga KooKoo: 6.48%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.44 | 4.19 | 1.85 |
Latest Results
| 28.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – Tappara hockey – 1:4 20.02.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Kärpat Oulu – 5:4 18.02.26 KooKoo – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 17.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 0:5 14.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – KalPa hockey – 3:1 |
28.02.26 KooKoo – Ilves hockey – 5:1 27.02.26 JYP Hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 25.02.26 Vaasan Sport – KooKoo – 3:4 21.02.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 6:2 18.02.26 KooKoo – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.02.26 KooKoo – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 28.11.25 KooKoo – Kärpat Oulu – 4:5 penalties 26.09.25 Kärpat Oulu – KooKoo – 3:6 19.02.25 Kärpat Oulu – KooKoo – 2:1 10.01.25 KooKoo – Kärpat Oulu – 5:3 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 53 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 202:127 | 106 |
| 2 | KooKoo | 54 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 195:135 | 105 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 55 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 187:146 | 103 |
| 4 | JYP | 53 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 180:155 | 96 |
| 5 | Lukko | 54 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 164:138 | 95 |
| 6 | Ilves | 54 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 164:139 | 93 |
| 7 | KalPa | 54 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 160:160 | 92 |
| 8 | Assat | 54 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 150:148 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 55 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 139:151 | 78 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 54 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 123:140 | 77 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 53 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 122:170 | 70 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 128:150 | 67 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 127:154 | 67 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 54 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 121:147 | 62 |
| 15 | Karpat | 54 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 158:176 | 60 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 55 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 34 | 106:190 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.52 (34.8%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.54 (19.35%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.55%)
4. Saipa: 12.36 (7.11%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13 (6.76%)
6. KooKoo: 13.56 (6.48%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.4 (5.05%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.18%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.51%)
10. Assat Pori: 81.4 (1.08%)
11. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.88%)
12. TPS Turku: 100.2 (0.88%)
13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.88%)
14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.8%)
15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)
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