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As Lukko prepares to host KalPa in the upcoming SM-liiga clash on March 17, 2026, both teams come into the match with varying tides of momentum. Lukko Hockey has shown resilience, securing victory in three of their last five outings, suggesting a home advantage that could amplify their performance. Their tactical discipline and ability to capitalize on home ice might play a crucial role against their opponents.
On the other hand, KalPa enters this fixture in strong form, winning four of their last five matches. Their recent success reflects a solid offensive strategy coupled with effective defensive play, allowing them to control games and convert scoring opportunities consistently. KalPa’s ability to adapt to different in-game situations could challenge Lukko’s plans.
The bookmakers have set odds at 1.8 for a home win and 3.68 for the away victory, indicating a perceived edge for the home side yet acknowledging KalPa’s competitive spirit. According to predictive models, Lukko has a 54% chance of winning, while the possibility of a draw stands at 23.5%, and KalPa holds a 24.4% chance of snatching an away victory.
With both teams showcasing strong aspects of their game, anticipation builds for a closely fought contest that could go in any direction.
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| Lukko 51.9% |
Draw 22.6% |
KalPa 25.4% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.80 | 4.13 | 3.68 |
Latest Results
| 14.03.26 Lukko Hockey – Ilves hockey – 4:1 13.03.26 Tappara hockey – Lukko Hockey – 6:2 11.03.26 Lukko Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 1:2 penalties 06.03.26 Lukko Hockey – KooKoo – 4:2 04.03.26 TPS hockey – Lukko Hockey – 3:4 penalties |
14.03.26 KalPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 6:3 11.03.26 KalPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:4 07.03.26 Tappara hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:4 penalties 05.03.26 Ässät hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:3 04.03.26 Vaasan Sport – KalPa hockey – 1:6 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.11.25 KalPa hockey – Lukko Hockey – 6:2 18.12.24 Lukko Hockey – KalPa hockey – 5:3 13.12.24 KalPa hockey – Lukko Hockey – 1:4 01.03.24 Lukko Hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:2 14.02.24 KalPa hockey – Lukko Hockey – 5:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara ✔ | 59 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 224:146 | 116 |
| 2 | KooKoo ✔ | 59 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 213:152 | 112 |
| 3 | SaiPa ✔ | 59 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 203:158 | 112 |
| 4 | Ilves | 59 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 182:151 | 104 |
| 5 | Lukko | 59 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 179:152 | 104 |
| 6 | KalPa | 59 | 28 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 180:173 | 103 |
| 7 | JYP | 59 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 197:176 | 103 |
| 8 | Assat ✔ | 59 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 166:160 | 94 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo ✔ | 59 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 154:155 | 87 |
| 10 | IFK Helsinki ✔ | 59 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 145:183 | 85 |
| 11 | Pelicans ✔ | 59 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 137:152 | 85 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 59 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 26 | 141:165 | 73 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 59 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 27 | 138:173 | 71 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 59 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 31 | 131:168 | 64 |
| 15 | Karpat | 59 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 172:196 | 63 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 59 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 38 | 107:209 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.17 (40.59%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.46 (19.74%)
3. Saipa: 9.55 (9.22%)
4. KooKoo: 10.15 (8.68%)
5. Lukko Rauman: 11.38 (7.74%)
6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 23.25 (3.79%)
7. IFK Helsinki: 30.5 (2.89%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 31.75 (2.77%)
9. Kiekko-Espoo: 72.75 (1.21%)
10. Pelicans Lahti: 100.25 (0.88%)
11. TPS Turku: 100.25 (0.88%)
12. Assat Pori: 106.5 (0.83%)
13. Hameenlinna: 112.75 (0.78%)
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