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As KooKoo prepares to host SaiPa in the Finnish SM-liiga on September 18, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with contrasting recent forms that may influence the outcome. KooKoo is struggling, failing to secure a victory in their last five matches. This lack of form could affect their confidence and performance level as they face a SaiPa side that has emerged victorious in three of their last five outings, indicating a more formidable presence on the ice.
From a tactical standpoint, SaiPa will likely aim to exploit KooKoo’s vulnerabilities, utilizing their recent momentum to maintain pressure early in the match. KooKoo will need to tighten their defensive strategies to counter SaiPa’s offense and capitalize on any scoring opportunities that arise.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.85 for a KooKoo home win and 2.15 for an away victory for SaiPa, reflecting the teams’ current standings. Statistical models predict a 34.5% probability of a home win for KooKoo, a 25% chance of a draw, and a 41.3% probability favoring SaiPa. While the match presents a clear challenge for KooKoo, the unpredictability of hockey means all outcomes are possible as the teams hit the ice.
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| KooKoo 32.8% |
Draw 23.7% |
SaiPa 43.5% |
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga KooKoo: 4.67% Saipa: 3.69%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.85 | 3.95 | 2.15 |
Latest Results
| 16.09.26 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 3:5 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 |
15.09.26 SaiPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:1 OT 12.09.26 SaiPa hockey – HK Nitra – 2:3 AET 10.09.26 SaiPa hockey – CSOB Pojistovna Pardubice – 3:2 06.09.26 Herning Blue Fox – SaiPa hockey – 2:7 04.09.26 Frölunda HC – SaiPa hockey – 6:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.04.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 OT 25.04.26 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 4:0 24.04.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 3:0 21.04.26 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 2:4 18.04.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 3:5 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Jukurit | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 12 |
| 2 | JYP | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 3 | Assat | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 4 | Pelicans | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 5 | Ilves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:8 | 8 |
| 6 | Kiekko-Espoo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 7 |
| 7 | KalPa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:7 | 6 |
| 8 | TPS Turku | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 9 | SaiPa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Vaasan Sport | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:20 | 5 |
| 11 | Karpat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:9 | 4 |
| 12 | Tappara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Lukko | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 3 |
| 14 | IFK Helsinki | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:18 | 3 |
| 15 | Hameenlinna | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:17 | 3 |
| 16 | Jokerit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:15 | 1 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:15 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.34 (24.86%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 7.4 (11.22%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 10.07 (8.25%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.07 (8.25%)
5. IFK Helsinki: 11.16 (7.44%)
6. Jokerit: 11.56 (7.18%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 15 (5.54%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.28 (4.81%)
9. KooKoo: 17.78 (4.67%)
10. Saipa: 22.49 (3.69%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 29.4 (2.82%)
12. Hameenlinna: 29.66 (2.8%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 34.06 (2.44%)
14. Assat Pori: 34.06 (2.44%)
15. TPS Turku: 39.39 (2.11%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 100 (0.83%)
17. Jukurit: 127.13 (0.65%)
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