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As KooKoo prepares to host JYP Hockey on September 16, 2026, the matchup promises to be a compelling clash in the Finnish SM-liiga. KooKoo enters the arena with a struggling form, having secured only one victory in their last five matches. This inconsistency may weigh heavily on their performance, particularly in front of a home crowd where expectations run high.
In contrast, JYP Hockey comes into this contest with a more favorable trajectory, boasting three wins out of their last five outings. This uptick in form highlights their offensive capabilities and resilience, making them formidable opponents on the road.
From a tactical perspective, JYP’s recent success has been characterized by effective puck management and defensive solidity, attributes that will test KooKoo’s ability to generate scoring opportunities. KooKoo must focus on tightening their defensive strategies and capitalizing on power-play chances if they hope to turn the tide in their favor.
Bookmakers currently favor JYP with odds of 2.18, while KooKoo’s odds sit at 2.95. The probabilities reflect a home win at 33.1%, a draw at 24.7%, and an away win for JYP at 42.6%. While JYP appears to have the edge, hockey can often yield unpredictable results, making this an intriguing encounter for fans and bettors alike.
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| KooKoo 35.9% |
Draw 23.1% |
JYP 41% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga KooKoo: 4.58%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.67 | 3.79 | 2.24 | |
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2.6 | 4.05 | 2.38 | |
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2.62 | 4.25 | 2.24 | |
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2.6 | 3.7 | 2.19 | |
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2.55 | 4.29 | 2.25 | |
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2.49 | 4 | 2.28 |
Latest Results
| 12.09.26 KooKoo – CSOB Pojistovna Pardubice – 3:6 10.09.26 KooKoo – HK Nitra – 1:4 09.09.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KooKoo – 6:2 06.09.26 Frölunda HC – KooKoo – 2:1 AET 04.09.26 Herning Blue Fox – KooKoo – 2:5 |
09.09.26 Lukko Hockey – JYP Hockey – 0:5 05.09.26 Kärpat Oulu – JYP Hockey – 3:4 27.08.26 KalPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 5:2 20.08.26 JYP Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:0 15.08.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – JYP Hockey – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.02.26 JYP Hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 09.01.26 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 6:1 17.12.25 JYP Hockey – KooKoo – 4:2 01.11.25 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 0:4 29.08.25 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 4:3 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Pelicans | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Kiekko-Espoo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:5 | 6 |
| 3 | JYP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 6 |
| 4 | TPS Turku | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 6 |
| 5 | Assat | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Ilves | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 7 | Jukurit | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 8 | Vaasan Sport | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10:15 | 5 |
| 9 | SaiPa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 10 | Karpat | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 3 |
| 11 | Lukko | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 3 |
| 12 | KalPa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:10 | 3 |
| 14 | IFK Helsinki | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:11 | 3 |
| 15 | Jokerit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:15 | 1 |
| 16 | Tappara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:10 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.37 (25.03%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 7.52 (11.22%)
3. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.18 (8.29%)
4. Lukko Rauman: 10.37 (8.13%)
5. IFK Helsinki: 11.37 (7.42%)
6. Jokerit: 11.69 (7.22%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 14.29 (5.9%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.9 (4.71%)
9. KooKoo: 18.4 (4.58%)
10. Saipa: 23.25 (3.63%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 27.14 (3.11%)
12. Hameenlinna: 30 (2.81%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 35.49 (2.38%)
14. Assat Pori: 35.49 (2.38%)
15. TPS Turku: 40.86 (2.06%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 121.71 (0.69%)
17. Jukurit: 192.47 (0.44%)
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