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As Mikkelin Jukurit prepares to host JYP Hockey in an intriguing Finnish SM-liiga matchup on February 28, 2026, both teams come into the fixture with varying recent form. Mikkelin Jukurit has claimed victory in 2 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a competitive edge at times but struggling for consistency. Their home advantage could play a crucial role; however, performance fluctuations may hinder their ability to capitalize fully.
On the other hand, JYP Hockey arrives with a slight advantage, having won 3 of their last 5 games. Their recent form suggests a resilience and tactical discipline that could prove pivotal in this clash. JYP’s attacking play and structured defense have allowed them to convert key opportunities into points, reinforcing their status as formidable opponents.
Bookmakers have reflected this disparity in form, offering odds of 2.99 for a Mikkelin Jukurit victory compared to 2.02 for an away triumph by JYP. The model predicts probabilities of a home win at 34.1%, a draw at 24.7%, and an away win at 42.3%, indicating a higher likelihood for JYP to secure points on the road. In conclusion, while Jukurit will aim to leverage home ice, JYP’s recent success could tip the balance in their favor, making this an exciting matchup to watch.
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| Jukurit 31.9% |
Draw 22.8% |
JYP 45.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Jukurit: 0.49%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.87 | 4.2 | 2.1 | ||
| 2.8 | 3.8 | 1.95 | ||
| 2.97 | 4.11 | 2.04 |
Latest Results
| 27.02.26 HIFK Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 2:3 OT 25.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 2:1 20.02.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Kärpat Oulu – 5:4 18.02.26 Ässät hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 5:3 14.02.26 Ilves hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 6:2 |
27.02.26 JYP Hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 25.02.26 JYP Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:0 21.02.26 TPS hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:8 18.02.26 Tappara hockey – JYP Hockey – 4:1 14.02.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:2 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 30.09.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – JYP Hockey – 4:2 12.09.25 JYP Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 6:2 09.08.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – JYP Hockey – 2:3 OT 10.01.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – JYP Hockey – 1:5 14.12.24 JYP Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 4:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 52 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 198:126 | 103 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 54 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 187:143 | 103 |
| 3 | KooKoo | 53 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 190:134 | 102 |
| 4 | Lukko | 53 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 162:133 | 95 |
| 5 | JYP | 52 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 177:153 | 94 |
| 6 | Ilves | 53 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 163:134 | 93 |
| 7 | KalPa | 54 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 160:160 | 92 |
| 8 | Assat | 53 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 149:144 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 54 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 134:150 | 75 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 53 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 118:138 | 74 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 52 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 118:169 | 67 |
| 12 | TPS Turku | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 127:154 | 67 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 53 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 125:150 | 64 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 53 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 119:144 | 61 |
| 15 | Karpat | 53 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 157:172 | 60 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 54 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 33 | 105:185 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.52 (35.01%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.64%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.61%)
4. Saipa: 12.36 (7.15%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13 (6.8%)
6. KooKoo: 15.4 (5.74%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.4 (5.08%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.21%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.52%)
10. Assat Pori: 81.4 (1.09%)
11. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.88%)
12. TPS Turku: 100.2 (0.88%)
13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.88%)
14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.8%)
15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)
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