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In an exciting matchup set for September 18, 2026, Mikkelin Jukurit will host Pelicans Hockey in the Finnish SM-liiga. Both teams enter the contest in formidable form, each having won 4 of their last 5 matches. This sets the stage for a highly competitive encounter, as both sides look to solidify their standing in the league.
Mikkelin Jukurit has demonstrated consistent offensive capabilities, while also showing resilience in pressure situations. Their recent performances suggest a team confident in its approach but still capable of defensive lapses that could be exploited by a high-octane opponent.
Pelicans Hockey, on the other hand, has been impressive with their fast-paced, aggressive style of play. They have effectively utilized their speed on the ice, creating numerous scoring opportunities while maintaining solid defensive structures. This tactical edge could prove crucial in a match where both teams are evenly matched.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.74 for a home win and 2.24 for an away victory, reflecting a competitive balance. With a model prediction indicating a 39.6% chance of an away win, Pelicans might be slight favorites ahead of this clash. However, Mikkelin’s home advantage makes this an open contest, with no guaranteed outcomes as the puck drops.
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| Jukurit 33.3% |
Draw 25.2% |
Pelicans 41.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Jukurit: 0.44%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.73 | 3.47 | 2.33 | ||
| 2.8 | 3.85 | 2.3 | ||
| 2.71 | 3.94 | 2.27 | ||
| 2.65 | 3.4 | 2.25 | ||
| 3.08 | 3.73 | 2.09 | ||
| 2.75 | 3.7 | 2.21 |
Latest Results
| 16.09.26 HIFK Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 4:7 15.09.26 TPS hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 1:4 09.09.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – HIFK Hockey – 3:1 05.09.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Vaasan Sport – 4:0 04.09.26 KalPa hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 4:0 |
15.09.26 Pelicans Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:3 09.09.26 Pelicans Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:0 05.09.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Pelicans Hockey – 1:2 04.09.26 Pelicans Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 6:3 25.08.26 Pelicans Hockey – KooKoo – 7:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 2:1 30.12.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – Pelicans Hockey – 5:3 18.10.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – Pelicans Hockey – 3:2 17.10.25 Pelicans Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 1:0 29.08.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – Pelicans Hockey – 4:0 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Jukurit | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 12 |
| 2 | JYP | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 3 | Assat | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 4 | Pelicans | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 5 | Ilves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:8 | 8 |
| 6 | Kiekko-Espoo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 7 |
| 7 | KalPa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:7 | 6 |
| 8 | TPS Turku | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 9 | SaiPa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Vaasan Sport | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:20 | 5 |
| 11 | Karpat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:9 | 4 |
| 12 | Tappara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Lukko | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 3 |
| 14 | IFK Helsinki | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:18 | 3 |
| 15 | Hameenlinna | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:17 | 3 |
| 16 | Jokerit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:15 | 1 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:15 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.44 (24.51%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 7.36 (11.45%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 10.18 (8.28%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.18 (8.28%)
5. IFK Helsinki: 10.93 (7.71%)
6. Jokerit: 11.69 (7.21%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 14.29 (5.9%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.83 (4.73%)
9. KooKoo: 18.33 (4.6%)
10. Saipa: 23.62 (3.57%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 27.14 (3.11%)
12. Hameenlinna: 30 (2.81%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 36.42 (2.31%)
14. Assat Pori: 36.42 (2.31%)
15. TPS Turku: 40.42 (2.09%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 121.71 (0.69%)
17. Jukurit: 192.47 (0.44%)
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