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As KooKoo prepares to host Pelicans Hockey on April 2, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with impressive recent form, each winning four out of their last five matches. This encounter promises to be a fierce battle as both sides look to leverage their winning momentum.
KooKoo’s recent success can be attributed to their strong offensive play and organized defense, allowing them to capitalize on scoring opportunities while maintaining solid puck possession. The team has displayed resilience at home, where they have consistently provided a challenging environment for visitors.
On the other hand, Pelicans Hockey will aim to exploit counter-attacking opportunities, showcasing their speed and creativity on the ice. With a knack for maintaining pressure and breaking through opposition defenses, the Pelicans are likely to test KooKoo’s defensive strategies.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.65 for a home win and 4.21 for an away victory, reflecting tighter competition than usual in the league. Our model predicts a 54.1% probability for a KooKoo victory, 22.2% for a draw, and 23.2% favoring Pelicans. With both teams showcasing high levels of form, spectators can expect an exciting clash filled with skill and strategic play, leaving room for unpredictability as the final buzzer approaches.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-30T22:52:02+00:00.
| KooKoo 57.6% |
Draw 22.3% |
Pelicans 20.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga KooKoo: 13.21%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.61 | 3.91 | 4.82 | |
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1.63 | 4.45 | 4.48 | |
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1.62 | 4.19 | 4.66 |
Latest Results
| 30.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – KooKoo – 0:5 28.03.26 KooKoo – Pelicans Hockey – 0:1 OT 17.03.26 TPS hockey – KooKoo – 3:4 14.03.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – KooKoo – 3:7 13.03.26 KooKoo – Mikkelin Jukurit – 5:1 |
30.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – KooKoo – 0:5 28.03.26 KooKoo – Pelicans Hockey – 0:1 OT 23.03.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 0:1 21.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:2 20.03.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 30.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – KooKoo – 0:5 28.03.26 KooKoo – Pelicans Hockey – 0:1 OT 17.01.26 KooKoo – Pelicans Hockey – 1:2 03.12.25 Pelicans Hockey – KooKoo – 2:4 12.11.25 Pelicans Hockey – KooKoo – 0:6 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Tappara (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Lukko (5) | Hameenlinna (12) | 1 : 3 |
| 3 | Ilves (4) | Bye | |
| 4 | KalPa (7) | IFK Helsinki (10) | 3 : 2 |
| 5 | KooKoo (2) | Bye | |
| 6 | JYP (6) | Pelicans (11) | 0 : 3 |
| 7 | SaiPa (3) | Bye | |
| 8 | Assat (8) | Kiekko-Espoo (9) | 3 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Tappara (1) | Hameenlinna (12) | 1 : 1 |
| 2 | Ilves (4) | KalPa (7) | 1 : 0 |
| 3 | KooKoo (2) | Pelicans (11) | 1 : 1 |
| 4 | SaiPa (3) | Assat (8) | 0 : 1 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2 (42.61%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 3.08 (27.67%)
3. KooKoo: 6.45 (13.21%)
4. Saipa: 8.1 (10.52%)
5. Assat Pori: 46 (1.85%)
6. Kalpa Kuopio: 46 (1.85%)
7. Pelicans Lahti: 70 (1.22%)
8. Hameenlinna: 80 (1.07%)
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