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On February 28, 2026, Kärpät Oulu will host Tappara in a highly anticipated Finnish SM-liiga matchup. With both teams showing varying recent form, this clash promises to be competitive.
Kärpät Oulu has managed to secure victories in 2 of their last 5 outings but has struggled to maintain consistency. Their tactical approach often revolves around strong defensive play, which will be crucial against a potent Tappara offense. While playing at home in Oulu, Kärpät will look to leverage their home-ice advantage to enhance their performance.
Tappara, on the other hand, has been more successful recently, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches. Known for their aggressive offensive strategy and disciplined play, they will aim to exploit any defensive lapses from the home side. With odds favoring an away win at 1.8 compared to Kärpät’s 3.49, the bookmakers reflect confidence in Tappara’s current form.
Statistically, our model predicts a 27.2% chance of a home win, 21.6% for a draw, and a solid 51.1% probability for an away victory. As the teams prepare for this clash, fans can expect a thrilling and unpredictable matchup ahead.
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| Kärpät 26.8% |
Draw 21.3% |
Tappara 51.9% |
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 35.01%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.49 | 4.39 | 1.80 |
Latest Results
| 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 13.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – KalPa hockey – 2:5 |
20.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:3 18.02.26 Tappara hockey – JYP Hockey – 4:1 14.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:4 13.02.26 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 4:1 07.02.26 Tappara hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.02.26 Tappara hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 1:4 01.11.25 Kärpat Oulu – Tappara hockey – 3:4 27.09.25 Tappara hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2 29.08.25 Kärpat Oulu – Tappara hockey – 4:3 OT 12.03.25 Tappara hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 0:3 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | SaiPa | 54 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 187:143 | 103 |
| 2 | KooKoo | 53 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 190:134 | 102 |
| 3 | Tappara | 51 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 188:125 | 100 |
| 4 | Lukko | 53 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 162:133 | 95 |
| 5 | JYP | 52 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 177:153 | 94 |
| 6 | Ilves | 53 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 163:134 | 93 |
| 7 | KalPa | 53 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 159:150 | 92 |
| 8 | Assat | 53 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 149:144 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 54 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 134:150 | 75 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 53 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 118:138 | 74 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 52 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 118:169 | 67 |
| 12 | TPS Turku | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 127:154 | 67 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 53 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 125:150 | 64 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 53 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 119:144 | 61 |
| 15 | Karpat | 53 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 157:172 | 60 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 54 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 33 | 105:185 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.52 (35.01%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.64%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.61%)
4. Saipa: 12.36 (7.15%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13 (6.8%)
6. KooKoo: 15.4 (5.74%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.4 (5.08%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.21%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.52%)
10. Assat Pori: 81.4 (1.09%)
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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