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In an anticipated clash of the Finnish SM-liiga, KooKoo will host Tappara on May 4, 2026, at their home arena. Both teams enter this matchup with contrasting recent performances. KooKoo has managed to secure victories in 3 of their last 5 outings, demonstrating a solid home advantage. Their aggressive playstyle, particularly in attack, has seen them capitalize on scoring opportunities effectively.
On the other hand, Tappara has been in remarkable form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their defensive structure has been a significant asset, allowing them to limit opponents’ scoring chances while showcasing a proficient counterattack. This balance of defense and speed could pose a challenge for KooKoo’s offense.
The bookmakers offer odds of 2.5 for a KooKoo victory and 2.42 for an away win, reflecting a competitive landscape. Model predictions suggest a 40.8% chance of a home win for KooKoo, while Tappara carries a slightly stronger 36% likelihood of victory, with a draw estimated at 25.1%. The predicted final score stands at 2:3 in favor of Tappara, indicating a closely contested match. As the teams prepare, fans can expect an engaging battle on the ice, but the outcome remains uncertain amidst these tightly matched statistics.
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| KooKoo 37.7% |
Draw 23.2% |
Tappara 39% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 66.86% KooKoo: 33.14%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.35 | 4.3 | 2.5 | |
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2.80 | 3.70 | 2.25 |
Latest Results
| 02.05.26 Tappara hockey – KooKoo – 2:4 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 |
02.05.26 Tappara hockey – KooKoo – 2:4 27.04.26 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:4 25.04.26 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 2:1 OT 23.04.26 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:5 21.04.26 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 02.05.26 Tappara hockey – KooKoo – 2:4 27.12.25 KooKoo – Tappara hockey – 6:3 08.10.25 Tappara hockey – KooKoo – 2:5 26.02.25 Tappara hockey – KooKoo – 3:4 25.10.24 KooKoo – Tappara hockey – 2:3 |
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) | 4 : 1 |
| 2 | Ilves (4) | KalPa (7) | 4 : 2 |
| 3 | KooKoo (2) | Pelicans (11) | 4 : 1 |
| 4 | SaiPa (3) | Assat (8) | 4 : 3 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Tappara (1) | Ilves (4) | 4 : 2 |
| 2 | KooKoo (2) | SaiPa (3) | 4 : 2 |
Final
| 1 | Tappara (1) | KooKoo (2) | 0 : 1 |
3rd place
| 2 | SaiPa (3) | Ilves (4) | 1 : 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 1.43 (66.86%)
2. KooKoo: 2.88 (33.14%)
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