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In an upcoming Finnish SM-liiga clash, Kiekko-Espoo will face off against KooKoo on January 16, 2026, at home. Both teams come into this match with contrasting recent form, adding an element of unpredictability to the game.
Kiekko-Espoo has struggled to find consistency, winning only 1 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, KooKoo has been in impressive form, securing victories in 4 of their last 5 outings. This discrepancy is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, with KooKoo being favored as the away team.
Tactically, KooKoo’s strong recent performances suggest a well-organized and potent attack, capable of breaking down Kiekko-Espoo’s defense. However, Kiekko-Espoo will look to leverage the home advantage and potentially exploit any weaknesses in KooKoo’s game.
With odds suggesting a close match, the outcome remains uncertain. A narrow victory for KooKoo seems likely based on recent form, but Kiekko-Espoo could spring a surprise and secure a positive result on home ice. This encounter promises to be an intriguing battle between two teams with different trajectories in the league.
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| Kiekko-Espoo 32.1% |
Draw 24% |
KooKoo 43.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga KooKoo: 4.62% Kiekko-Espoo: 1.41%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.98 | 4 | 2.14 | |
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2.91 | 4.2 | 2.08 | |
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2.75 | 3.6 | 2.1 | |
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2.98 | 3.73 | 2.14 | |
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2.9 | 3.85 | 2.15 |
Latest Results
| 14.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KalPa hockey – 1:2 OT 10.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 09.01.26 HPK Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:0 03.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Tappara hockey – 2:5 27.12.25 Kiekko-Espoo – TPS hockey – 8:1 |
14.01.26 HIFK Hockey – KooKoo – 1:6 09.01.26 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 6:1 05.01.26 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 03.01.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 penalties 27.12.25 KooKoo – Tappara hockey – 6:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 05.12.25 KooKoo – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:0 15.11.25 Kiekko-Espoo – KooKoo – 2:3 OT 23.08.25 KooKoo – Kiekko-Espoo – 7:1 11.01.25 Kiekko-Espoo – KooKoo – 4:3 OT 18.12.24 KooKoo – Kiekko-Espoo – 5:4 OT |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 38 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 139:87 | 78 |
| 2 | Lukko | 38 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 120:94 | 71 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 40 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 132:110 | 71 |
| 4 | KooKoo | 38 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 137:99 | 69 |
| 5 | JYP | 37 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 135:113 | 68 |
| 6 | Ilves | 39 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 123:103 | 67 |
| 7 | KalPa | 38 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 118:120 | 64 |
| 8 | Assat | 38 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 109:100 | 62 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 40 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 101:119 | 51 |
| 10 | TPS Turku | 39 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 92:106 | 51 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 39 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 85:127 | 50 |
| 12 | Jukurit | 37 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 85:97 | 49 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 40 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 97:114 | 48 |
| 14 | Pelicans | 37 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 73:96 | 46 |
| 15 | Karpat | 40 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 120:132 | 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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