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Kiekko-Espoo vs Kärpät predictions, Jan 23, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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In the upcoming hockey match between Kiekko-Espoo and Kärpat Oulu on January 23, 2026, both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory. Kiekko-Espoo has been in solid form recently, winning 2 out of their last 5 matches, while Kärpat Oulu has also managed to secure 2 wins in their last 5 games.

When it comes to tactical strengths, Kärpat Oulu has shown a strong defensive game, conceding fewer goals than their opponents. On the other hand, Kiekko-Espoo has demonstrated a potent attacking threat, scoring goals consistently in their matches.

With bookmakers giving slightly favorable odds to the away team, Kärpat Oulu, the match is expected to be closely contested. Our model predicts a narrow victory for Kärpat Oulu with a final scoreline of 2:3. However, in a sport as unpredictable as hockey, anything can happen on the day of the match. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform and which side comes out on top in this exciting matchup.

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Kiekko-Espoo
34.8%		 Draw
24.3%		 Kärpät
40.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Kiekko-Espoo: 0.81%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.73 4.02 2.28
2.63 4.15 2.24
2.6 3.5 2.25
2.7 3.75 2.3
2.7 3.75 2.3

Latest Results

21.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – HPK Hockey – 2:3 OT
17.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:3
16.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KooKoo – 4:2
14.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KalPa hockey – 1:2 OT
10.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:4		 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
09.01.26 Lukko Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:1
07.01.26 Ässät hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3

Facts

  • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 15).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 1.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Kiekko-Espoo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Kiekko-Espoo has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 17:22. (average 2.4:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Kiekko-Espoo won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 4:12. (average 1.3:4).

    Latest Head To Head

    17.12.25 Kärpat Oulu – Kiekko-Espoo – 4:3
    19.11.25 Kärpat Oulu – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:1
    04.10.25 Kiekko-Espoo – Kärpat Oulu – 1:5
    17.01.25 Kärpat Oulu – Kiekko-Espoo – 1:4
    20.12.24 Kiekko-Espoo – Kärpat Oulu – 0:5

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 40 24 2 2 12 145:96 78
    2 SaiPa 43 21 4 6 12 143:118 77
    3 JYP 39 19 7 2 11 141:116 73
    4 Lukko 40 20 5 2 13 125:105 72
    5 Ilves 41 18 6 4 13 129:106 70
    6 KooKoo 40 18 7 1 14 140:105 69
    7 KalPa 39 19 4 2 14 121:121 67
    8 Assat 40 18 4 3 15 112:106 65
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 43 15 3 7 18 110:126 58
    10 IFK Helsinki 42 15 3 4 20 96:137 55
    11 TPS Turku 41 12 6 6 17 97:111 54
    12 Hameenlinna 42 12 5 7 18 103:117 53
    13 Jukurit 39 13 3 5 18 90:106 50
    14 Pelicans 39 11 5 6 17 76:100 49
    15 Karpat 41 11 5 4 21 125:136 47
    16 Vaasan Sport 41 9 1 9 22 87:134 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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