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In an exciting matchup set for January 28, 2026, Kärpat Oulu will face off against Pelicans Hockey in a highly anticipated clash in the Finnish SM-liiga. Both teams have shown solid form in their recent matches, with Kärpat Oulu winning 3 of their last 5 games while Pelicans Hockey have also won 3 of their last 5.
With Kärpat Oulu playing at home, they will have the advantage of their home crowd support, reflected in the bookmakers odds favoring them at 1.93. However, Pelicans Hockey cannot be underestimated, with odds of 3.39 for an away win showcasing their strength and resilience on the road.
In terms of tactical strengths, Kärpat Oulu has shown a solid defensive organization, while Pelicans Hockey has displayed a potent attacking threat in recent matches. Both teams will be looking to capitalize on their respective strengths to secure a crucial victory.
Ultimately, with the odds close and both teams in good form, this matchup promises to be an exciting and closely contested battle with no clear favorite. Fans can expect a high-intensity game with both sides giving their all to come out on top.
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| Kärpät 48.4% |
Draw 24.1% |
Pelicans 27.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.92 | 3.44 | 3.38 | |
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1.94 | 4.06 | 3.43 | |
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1.94 | 4.2 | 3.24 | |
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1.95 | 3.69 | 3.48 | |
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1.9 | 4 | 3.4 |
Latest Results
| 24.01.26 SaiPa hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 7:4 23.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Kärpat Oulu – 1:2 16.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Lukko Hockey – 5:4 OT 14.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – SaiPa hockey – 1:2 10.01.26 TPS hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 2:3 |
24.01.26 Vaasan Sport – Pelicans Hockey – 2:3 23.01.26 TPS hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:4 OT 17.01.26 KooKoo – Pelicans Hockey – 1:2 16.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:3 13.01.26 Lukko Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:3 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.11.25 Pelicans Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 5:1 01.10.25 Kärpat Oulu – Pelicans Hockey – 2:3 OT 12.02.25 Kärpat Oulu – Pelicans Hockey – 4:7 11.01.25 Pelicans Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 2:1 05.12.24 Kärpat Oulu – Pelicans Hockey – 5:4 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 42 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 155:101 | 84 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 44 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 150:122 | 80 |
| 3 | JYP | 40 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 141:117 | 74 |
| 4 | Lukko | 42 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 129:112 | 73 |
| 5 | KalPa | 41 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 125:122 | 72 |
| 6 | KooKoo | 41 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 145:106 | 72 |
| 7 | Ilves | 43 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 134:114 | 72 |
| 8 | Assat | 42 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 119:110 | 70 |
| 9 | IFK Helsinki | 43 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 100:137 | 58 |
| 10 | Kiekko-Espoo | 45 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 112:133 | 58 |
| 11 | TPS Turku | 43 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 103:119 | 55 |
| 12 | Jukurit | 41 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 98:111 | 54 |
| 13 | Pelicans | 41 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 83:105 | 54 |
| 14 | Hameenlinna | 44 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 104:124 | 53 |
| 15 | Karpat | 43 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 131:144 | 50 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 43 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 91:143 | 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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