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As Pelicans Hockey prepares to host HPK Hockey in the Finnish SM-liiga on March 13, 2026, both teams come into the match with solid recent performances. Pelicans have secured victories in three of their last five outings, demonstrating a resilient offense that has capitalized on opportunities. Their home advantage at the Lahti Sports and Ice Centre could provide a further boost, as they look to maintain pressure in the standings.
On the flip side, HPK has matched their opponents’ recent form, also winning three of their last five games. The away team has exhibited tactical discipline, often initiating strong defensive plays that can disrupt Pelicans’ offensive strategies. Their ability to adapt and respond to in-game situations will be critical in this encounter.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.15 for a home win and 2.5 for an away victory, reflecting a balanced matchup. According to our model, Pelicans have a 37.4% chance of winning at home, while HPK slightly edges them with a 38.8% probability for an away victory. Given the stakes and current trajectories, this clash promises to be competitive, with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Pelicans 39.8% |
Draw 24.5% |
HPK 35.6% |
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Hameenlinna: 0.77%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.15 | 3.75 | 2.5 | |
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2.15 | 3.75 | 2.5 | |
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2.49 | 3.53 | 2.59 |
Latest Results
| 11.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:1 07.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:2 06.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:4 28.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:5 27.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:2 penalties |
10.03.26 Ilves hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 07.03.26 HPK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 6:3 06.03.26 HPK Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2 OT 28.02.26 SaiPa hockey – HPK Hockey – 0:3 27.02.26 HPK Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:5 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 1:4 01.11.25 HPK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:1 OT 31.10.25 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 5:2 26.09.25 HPK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 5:2 01.02.25 HPK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 57 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 214:138 | 113 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 58 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 197:154 | 109 |
| 3 | KooKoo | 57 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 201:148 | 106 |
| 4 | JYP | 57 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 191:164 | 103 |
| 5 | Ilves | 57 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 175:144 | 101 |
| 6 | Lukko | 57 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 173:145 | 101 |
| 7 | KalPa | 58 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 174:170 | 100 |
| 8 | Assat ✔ | 57 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 155:156 | 88 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo ✔ | 58 | 21 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 147:155 | 84 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 57 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 130:149 | 80 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 57 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 137:178 | 79 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 57 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 138:158 | 72 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 57 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 134:162 | 71 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 57 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 127:156 | 64 |
| 15 | Karpat | 57 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 167:188 | 63 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 58 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 107:202 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.19 (39.77%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.37 (19.87%)
3. Saipa: 9.4 (9.24%)
4. KooKoo: 9.85 (8.82%)
5. Lukko Rauman: 11.4 (7.62%)
6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 20.25 (4.29%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 31.75 (2.74%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 40 (2.17%)
9. Kiekko-Espoo: 72.75 (1.19%)
10. Pelicans Lahti: 100.25 (0.87%)
11. TPS Turku: 100.25 (0.87%)
12. Assat Pori: 106.5 (0.82%)
13. Hameenlinna: 112.75 (0.77%)
14. Karpat Oulu: 125.25 (0.69%)
15. Jukurit: 325.25 (0.27%)
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