Lukko vs Kärpät predictions, Jan 09, 2026

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In an exciting matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga, Lukko Hockey will face off against Kärpat Oulu on January 9, 2026. Lukko Hockey enters the game in strong form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, while Kärpat Oulu has struggled recently, only managing to secure 1 win in their last 5 games.

Lukko Hockey will have the advantage of playing at home, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds of 1.72 for a home win. Their recent form and the home crowd support could prove to be the deciding factors in this matchup. On the other hand, Kärpat Oulu will be looking to turn their fortunes around and pull off an upset on the road.

From a tactical standpoint, Lukko Hockey will likely rely on their solid defense and efficient offense to control the game, while Kärpat Oulu will need to step up their game in all areas to come out on top.

While the odds favor Lukko Hockey, anything can happen in sports, and Kärpat Oulu will be eager to prove themselves. It promises to be an intriguing contest between two competitive teams.

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Lukko 55%

Draw 20.6%

Kärpät 24.4%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.72	4.59	3.87

Latest Results

07.01.26 Lukko Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 05.01.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Lukko Hockey – 1:2 27.12.25 Pelicans Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 1:5 26.12.25 Lukko Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 2:1 OT 20.12.25 Lukko Hockey – HPK Hockey – 4:2

07.01.26 Ässät hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 03.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Vaasan Sport – 6:0 30.12.25 Ilves hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2 OT 27.12.25 Kärpat Oulu – JYP Hockey – 2:4 26.12.25 JYP Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 5:3

Facts

This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 14).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lukko won 4.

Lukko is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Kärpät is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

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

In this match, Lukko is considered a favorite.

We predict that Lukko will win today’s game, with odds of 1.72.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Lukko won 16 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 68:45. (average 3.4:2.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Lukko won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 33:19. (average 3.7:2.1).

Latest Head To Head

10.12.25 Lukko Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 5:2 24.09.25 Kärpat Oulu – Lukko Hockey – 5:7 28.02.25 Lukko Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 2:1 14.12.24 Kärpat Oulu – Lukko Hockey – 5:4 20.11.24 Kärpat Oulu – Lukko Hockey – 3:4

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tappara	36	22	2	2	10	128:84	72
2	Lukko	36	19	4	1	12	112:90	66
3	JYP	34	18	5	2	9	128:99	66
4	SaiPa	37	18	3	5	11	125:102	65
5	KooKoo	36	16	7	1	12	125:97	63
6	Ilves	36	16	6	3	11	114:98	63
7	Assat	36	17	4	3	12	106:89	62
8	KalPa	35	16	3	2	14	107:114	56
9	Kiekko-Espoo	37	13	3	5	16	97:111	50
10	TPS Turku	37	10	6	6	15	86:102	48
11	IFK Helsinki	36	13	2	4	17	83:115	47
12	Jukurit	36	12	3	4	17	82:96	46
13	Pelicans	35	10	5	5	15	69:88	45
14	Karpat	37	10	4	4	19	115:124	42
15	Hameenlinna	38	9	4	7	18	91:113	42
16	Vaasan Sport	36	8	1	8	19	73:119	34

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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