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As Lukko prepares to host Jokerit in this Finnish SM-liiga matchup on September 5, 2026, both teams come into the game with contrasting recent forms that could influence the outcome.
Lukko is struggling, having failed to secure a victory in their last five matches. This lack of momentum may weigh heavily on the players’ confidence as they defend their home ice. However, past performances show that home advantage can spur teams to rise to the occasion.
On the other hand, Jokerit is riding a wave of success, with three wins out of their last five games. Their recent form underscores a strong offensive strategy and efficient defensive setups, suggesting that they are in better sync compared to their opponents.
Bookmakers reflect this disparity in their odds, favoring a home win at 1.96 against Jokerit’s 3. As per model predictions, Lukko has a slight 50.9% chance of securing a victory, while the probability of an away win sits at 28.5%, leaving open the potential for a draw at 23.9%.
In conclusion, while Lukko’s home advantage could play a critical role, Jokerit’s recent performances position them as formidable challengers. Fans can expect a closely contested battle full of tactical nuances.
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| Lukko 47.1% |
Draw 22.3% |
Jokerit 30.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Jokerit: 7.41%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.04 | 4.05 | 3.15 | |
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1.99 | 4.25 | 3.09 | |
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1.97 | 4.29 | 3.04 | |
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1.96 | 4.10 | 3.00 |
Latest Results
| 01.09.26 Lukko Hockey – Ilves hockey – 0:2 27.08.26 HPK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 4:3 penalties 21.08.26 Ässät hockey – Lukko Hockey – 8:3 14.08.26 TPS hockey – Lukko Hockey – 3:2 07.08.26 HPK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 2:0 |
01.09.26 Vaasan Sport – Jokerit hockey – 5:4 penalties 25.08.26 TPS hockey – Jokerit hockey – 4:2 19.08.26 Jokerit hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:3 penalties 15.08.26 Jokerit hockey – SaiPa hockey – 7:1 14.08.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Jokerit hockey – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.08.25 Jokerit hockey – Lukko Hockey – 0:1 04.08.23 Jokerit hockey – Lukko Hockey – 0:2 14.01.14 Lukko Hockey – Jokerit hockey – 3:1 04.12.13 Jokerit hockey – Lukko Hockey – 0:1 22.11.13 Lukko Hockey – Jokerit hockey – 2:1 OT |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kiekko-Espoo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Hameenlinna | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 4 | TPS Turku | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 5 | Karpat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Ilves | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Vaasan Sport | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:4 | 2 |
| 8 | Jokerit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4:5 | 1 |
| 9 | IFK Helsinki | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | JYP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Pelicans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Tappara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 13 | KooKoo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 14 | Assat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 15 | Lukko | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 16 | Jukurit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 17 | KalPa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.51 (25.11%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 8.24 (10.7%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 11 (8.01%)
4. IFK Helsinki: 11.42 (7.72%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 11.42 (7.72%)
6. Jokerit: 11.9 (7.41%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 16.5 (5.34%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 17 (5.18%)
9. KooKoo: 18 (4.9%)
10. Saipa: 21.6 (4.08%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 27.25 (3.23%)
12. Hameenlinna: 31.01 (2.84%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 37.81 (2.33%)
14. Assat Pori: 43.01 (2.05%)
15. TPS Turku: 46.01 (1.92%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 100.25 (0.88%)
17. Jukurit: 150.44 (0.59%)
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