Kärpät vs SaiPa predictions, Jan 14, 2026

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In this upcoming hockey match, Kärpat Oulu will face off against SaiPa hockey at home in what promises to be a closely contested game. Both teams have had a mixed run of form recently, with Kärpat winning 2 of their last 5 matches and SaiPa securing victory in 3 of their last 5 games.

Kärpat Oulu will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their winning streak, employing a strong defensive strategy and quick counterattacks to break down SaiPa’s defense. On the other hand, SaiPa hockey will be aiming to maintain their momentum by utilizing their offensive prowess to put pressure on Kärpat’s backline.

With bookmakers offering odds of 2.19 for a home win and 2.64 for an away win, our model predicts a 44.1% chance of Kärpat clinching victory, a 22.6% chance of a draw, and a 34.3% chance of SaiPa coming out on top. It will be a closely fought battle with both teams having the potential to come out on top.

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Kärpät 42%

Draw 22.4%

SaiPa 35.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 6.75%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.25	4.25	2.59
	2.19	4.27	2.64
	2.25	4	2.65

Latest Results

10.01.26 TPS hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 2:3 09.01.26 Lukko Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:1 07.01.26 Ässät hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 03.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Vaasan Sport – 6:0 30.12.25 Ilves hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2 OT

10.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 09.01.26 SaiPa hockey – TPS hockey – 1:4 07.01.26 Lukko Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 05.01.26 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 03.01.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 penalties

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kärpät won 1.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

SaiPa may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Kärpät has had a series of away games.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Kärpät won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 70:49. (average 3.5:2.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Kärpät won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 27:22. (average 3:2.4).

Latest Head To Head

13.12.25 Kärpat Oulu – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 OT 11.10.25 SaiPa hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 24.01.25 SaiPa hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 6:3 11.12.24 Kärpat Oulu – SaiPa hockey – 3:2 13.11.24 SaiPa hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tappara	38	24	2	2	10	139:87	78
2	Lukko	37	20	4	1	12	116:91	69
3	SaiPa	39	19	3	5	12	130:109	68
4	JYP	36	18	5	2	11	131:110	66
5	KooKoo	37	17	7	1	12	131:98	66
6	Ilves	38	17	6	3	12	120:99	66
7	KalPa	37	18	3	2	14	116:119	62
8	Assat	38	17	4	3	14	109:100	62
9	TPS Turku	39	11	6	6	16	92:106	51
10	IFK Helsinki	38	14	2	4	18	84:121	50
11	Kiekko-Espoo	39	13	3	5	18	100:117	50
12	Jukurit	37	13	3	4	17	85:97	49
13	Hameenlinna	40	11	4	7	18	97:114	48
14	Karpat	39	11	4	4	20	119:130	45
15	Pelicans	36	10	5	5	16	70:92	45
16	Vaasan Sport	38	8	1	8	21	77:126	34

Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.87%)

2. Ilves Tampere: 4.88 (17.99%)

3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.51%)

4. Saipa: 13 (6.75%)

5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.65%)

6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

9. Assat Pori: 37.2 (2.36%)

10. Karpat Oulu: 42.6 (2.06%)

11. Kiekko-Espoo: 62.2 (1.41%)

12. TPS Turku: 68.2 (1.29%)

13. Pelicans Lahti: 85.4 (1.03%)

14. Hameenlinna: 93.4 (0.94%)

15. Jukurit: 120.2 (0.73%)

16. Vaasan Sport: 140.2 (0.63%)

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