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Pelicans vs Ilves predictions, Feb 25, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Wednesday,

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On February 25, 2026, Pelicans will host Ilves in an anticipated clash in the Finnish SM-liiga. Recent form sees Pelicans winning only 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating some inconsistency that might affect their confidence as they face a strong opponent. In contrast, Ilves enters the game on a high note, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 outings, suggesting a solid offensive and defensive performance.

The bookmakers reflect this form in their odds, offering 3.59 for a Pelicans home win and 1.88 for an away victory for Ilves. This disparity suggests that Ilves is viewed as the stronger side going into the match. Statistical models predict a 28.9% chance of a home win, a 26.2% chance of a draw, and a 45.4% chance of an away win, reinforcing the expectations for Ilves’ success.

Tactically, Pelicans will need to shore up their consistency and find ways to exploit their home advantage, while Ilves will likely rely on their current winning momentum to push for a decisive victory. As such, bettors should consider both teams’ recent forms but remain aware that the unpredictable nature of sports makes guaranteed outcomes elusive.

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Pelicans
26.7%		 Draw
23.6%		 Ilves
49.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
3.52 4.02 1.93
3.44 4.15 1.88
3.77 3.78 1.85
3.35 3.95 1.9

Latest Results

20.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:3
17.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 0:5
14.02.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:2 OT
13.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – JYP Hockey – 9:2
10.02.26 KalPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 5:3		 21.02.26 KalPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:4
17.02.26 Ilves hockey – Lukko Hockey – 3:2
14.02.26 Ilves hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 6:2
13.02.26 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 4:1
07.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – Ilves hockey – 1:2

Facts

  • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 10 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pelicans won 1.
  • In recent matches, Pelicans has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Ilves is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Ilves is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pelicans won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 43:63. (average 2.2:3.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Pelicans won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 21:30. (average 2.3:3.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.02.26 Ilves hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:0
    25.11.25 Ilves hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:0
    19.09.25 Pelicans Hockey – Ilves hockey – 2:3 OT
    11.03.25 Ilves hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:2
    19.02.25 Pelicans Hockey – Ilves hockey – 2:1 penalties

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 51 31 2 3 15 188:125 100
    2 SaiPa 52 26 6 7 13 179:141 97
    3 KooKoo 51 27 7 1 16 183:129 96
    4 Ilves 52 25 7 4 16 162:132 93
    5 Lukko 52 25 7 3 17 160:132 92
    6 JYP 50 23 9 4 14 173:150 91
    7 KalPa 52 25 5 5 17 156:148 90
    8 Assat 53 23 6 4 20 149:144 85
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 52 19 4 9 20 132:145 74
    10 Pelicans 51 16 7 7 21 113:135 69
    11 TPS Turku 53 15 7 8 23 126:151 67
    12 IFK Helsinki 51 18 4 4 25 116:166 66
    13 Hameenlinna 52 14 7 8 23 124:145 64
    14 Karpat 53 15 5 5 28 157:172 60
    15 Jukurit 51 15 4 6 26 115:140 59
    16 Vaasan Sport 52 9 1 10 32 100:178 39

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.52 (35.2%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.74%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.66%)

    4. Saipa: 12.6 (7.05%)

    5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.4 (6.63%)

    6. KooKoo: 15.8 (5.62%)

    7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.8 (4.99%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.23%)

    9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.53%)

    10. Assat Pori: 77.4 (1.15%)

    11. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)

    12. TPS Turku: 100.2 (0.89%)

    13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.89%)

    14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.81%)

    15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)

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