KooKoo vs SaiPa predictions, Jan 05, 2026

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In an upcoming highly anticipated matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga, KooKoo will face off against SaiPa at home on January 5, 2026. KooKoo comes into the game in red-hot form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, while SaiPa hockey has managed to secure victories in 2 of their last 5 outings.

With bookmakers giving KooKoo a slight edge with odds of 2.31 compared to SaiPa’s 2.76, our model predicts a close and competitive game. KooKoo may have the slight advantage in recent form, but SaiPa has the potential to cause an upset and secure an away victory.

With a predicted final score of 4:3 in favor of KooKoo, fans can expect an exciting and intense matchup between these two teams. Both sides will look to capitalize on their tactical strengths and capitalize on any opportunities that come their way.

In conclusion, while KooKoo may be the favorites heading into the game, anything can happen in hockey, and SaiPa should not be underestimated.

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KooKoo 41.4%

Draw 23.6%

SaiPa 35%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 6.76% KooKoo: 4.62%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.28	4.1	2.7
	2.23	4.3	2.62
	2.2	3.6	2.6
	2.31	3.81	2.76
	2.25	4	2.65

Latest Results

03.01.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 penalties 27.12.25 KooKoo – Tappara hockey – 6:3 20.12.25 KooKoo – KalPa hockey – 2:1 OT 19.12.25 KalPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:6 17.12.25 JYP Hockey – KooKoo – 4:2

03.01.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 penalties 27.12.25 KalPa hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:2 26.12.25 SaiPa hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:5 20.12.25 JYP Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:2 19.12.25 SaiPa hockey – Lukko Hockey – 5:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, KooKoo won 3.

KooKoo is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).

SaiPa‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

KooKoo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

We predict that KooKoo will win today’s game, with odds of 2.25.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, KooKoo won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 66:55. (average 3.3:2.8).

Including home matches between the teams, KooKoo won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 28:30. (average 2.8:3).

Latest Head To Head

03.01.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 penalties 14.11.25 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 4:1 13.09.25 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 4:6 12.09.25 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:4 15.03.25 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tappara	35	21	2	2	10	126:83	69
2	JYP	34	18	5	2	9	128:99	66
3	Lukko	34	18	4	1	11	107:85	63
4	KooKoo	35	16	7	1	11	122:93	63
5	Ilves	35	16	5	3	11	111:96	61
6	SaiPa	35	16	3	5	11	117:96	59
7	Assat	35	16	4	3	12	102:86	59
8	KalPa	34	16	3	2	13	106:109	56
9	Kiekko-Espoo	37	13	3	5	16	97:111	50
10	TPS Turku	37	10	6	6	15	86:102	48
11	Jukurit	35	12	3	4	16	81:94	46
12	Pelicans	35	10	5	5	15	69:88	45
13	IFK Helsinki	35	12	2	4	17	78:114	44
14	Karpat	36	10	4	4	18	112:120	42
15	Hameenlinna	37	9	4	7	17	90:111	42
16	Vaasan Sport	35	8	1	7	19	71:116	33

Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.9%)

2. Ilves Tampere: 5.04 (17.44%)

3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.52%)

4. Saipa: 13 (6.76%)

5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.66%)

6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

9. Assat Pori: 30.8 (2.85%)

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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