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As Pelicans prepare to take on JYP in an exciting matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga on March 21, 2026, both teams bring distinct strengths and recent form into the contest. Pelicans enter the game following a modest resurgence, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. Their recent performances suggest a solid offensive strategy, focusing on puck control and aggressive forechecking, which have begun to yield positive results.
Conversely, JYP has secured victories in only 2 of their last 5 outings, highlighting some inconsistency in form. Their gameplay typically emphasizes a balanced approach, blending defensive solidity with opportunistic scoring; however, they may need to sharpen their execution to compete effectively against a reinvigorated Pelicans squad.
Bookmakers currently favor JYP with odds of 1.76 for an away victory compared to 3.4 for Pelicans at home, reflective of their historical performances. Our model predicts a 48.9% chance of victory for JYP, while Pelicans hold a 26.3% chance at home. Given the tactical nuances and recent form, both teams will be vying for crucial points, making this an intriguing encounter without any guaranteed outcomes.
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| Pelicans 25.8% |
Draw 24.4% |
JYP 49.8% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.4 | 3.6 | 1.76 |
Latest Results
| 20.03.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 1:3 17.03.26 HIFK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:0 14.03.26 HPK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 1:4 13.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:2 penalties 11.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:1 |
20.03.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 1:3 17.03.26 JYP Hockey – Ässät hockey – 5:4 14.03.26 KalPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 6:3 13.03.26 JYP Hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:6 11.03.26 JYP Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:3 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.03.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 1:3 14.02.26 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:2 OT 13.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – JYP Hockey – 9:2 26.11.25 Pelicans Hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:1 20.09.25 JYP Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 5:1 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Tappara (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Assat (8) | Kiekko-Espoo (9) | 1 : 0 |
| 3 | Ilves (4) | Bye | |
| 4 | Lukko (5) | Hameenlinna (12) | 1 : 0 |
| 5 | KooKoo (2) | Bye | |
| 6 | KalPa (7) | IFK Helsinki (10) | 1 : 0 |
| 7 | SaiPa (3) | Bye | |
| 8 | JYP (6) | Pelicans (11) | 0 : 1 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 1.96 (44.88%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.11 (21.34%)
3. Saipa: 10.1 (8.69%)
4. KooKoo: 10.78 (8.14%)
5. Lukko Rauman: 15.13 (5.8%)
6. IFK Helsinki: 29.75 (2.95%)
7. JYP Jyvaskyla: 34.75 (2.53%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 41 (2.14%)
9. Kiekko-Espoo: 69 (1.27%)
10. Assat Pori: 112.75 (0.78%)
11. Pelicans Lahti: 112.75 (0.78%)
12. Hameenlinna: 125.25 (0.7%)
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