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Pelicans vs KalPa predictions, Jan 16, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Friday,

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In an exciting Finnish SM-liiga matchup on January 16, 2026, the Pelicans Hockey team will host KalPa hockey at their home venue. The recent form of both teams tells a tale of contrasting fortunes, with the Pelicans having struggled to secure a victory in their last 5 matches, while KalPa has been on a winning streak, triumphing in 4 out of their last 5 games.

In terms of the bookmakers’ odds, the Pelicans are slight underdogs with odds of 2.62 for a home win, compared to 2.43 for an away victory for KalPa. However, our model prediction presents a closer match, with a 38.9% likelihood of a home win, 28.2% chance of a draw, and a 35.3% probability of an away win.

Tactically, KalPa will rely on their recent form and momentum to push for another victory, while the Pelicans will be looking to turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed win. As both teams prepare to clash, it is shaping up to be an intriguing and unpredictable match, where anything can happen on the ice.

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Pelicans
35%		 Draw
24.7%		 KalPa
40.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.77 3.87 2.31
2.63 4 2.29
2.5 3.6 2.25
2.73 3.62 2.34
2.65 3.75 2.35

Latest Results

13.01.26 Lukko Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:3 OT
10.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 1:4
03.01.26 KalPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:1
30.12.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – Pelicans Hockey – 5:3
27.12.25 Pelicans Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 1:5		 14.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KalPa hockey – 1:2 OT
10.01.26 JYP Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:5
09.01.26 KalPa hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:3
07.01.26 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 5:1
03.01.26 KalPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:1

Facts

  • An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 14 and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pelicans won 1.
  • Pelicans has been struggling in recent matches (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • KalPa is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Pelicans may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • We predict that KalPa will win today’s game, with odds of 2.31.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pelicans won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 46:53. (average 2.3:2.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Pelicans won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 26:15. (average 2.6:1.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.01.26 KalPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:1
    03.10.25 Pelicans Hockey – KalPa hockey – 0:1 penalties
    01.03.25 KalPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 6:3
    29.01.25 Pelicans Hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:4 OT
    07.12.24 Pelicans Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:1 OT

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 38 24 2 2 10 139:87 78
    2 Lukko 38 20 5 1 12 120:94 71
    3 SaiPa 40 20 3 5 12 132:110 71
    4 KooKoo 38 18 7 1 12 137:99 69
    5 JYP 37 18 6 2 11 135:113 68
    6 Ilves 39 17 6 4 12 123:103 67
    7 KalPa 38 18 4 2 14 118:120 64
    8 Assat 38 17 4 3 14 109:100 62
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 40 13 3 6 18 101:119 51
    10 TPS Turku 39 11 6 6 16 92:106 51
    11 IFK Helsinki 39 14 2 4 19 85:127 50
    12 Jukurit 37 13 3 4 17 85:97 49
    13 Hameenlinna 40 11 4 7 18 97:114 48
    14 Pelicans 37 10 5 6 16 73:96 46
    15 Karpat 40 11 4 4 21 120:132 45
    16 Vaasan Sport 38 8 1 8 21 77:126 34

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.87%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.88 (17.99%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.51%)

    4. Saipa: 13 (6.75%)

    5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.65%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

    7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

    9. Assat Pori: 37.2 (2.36%)

    10. Karpat Oulu: 42.6 (2.06%)

    11. Kiekko-Espoo: 62.2 (1.41%)

    12. TPS Turku: 68.2 (1.29%)

    13. Pelicans Lahti: 85.4 (1.03%)

    14. Hameenlinna: 93.4 (0.94%)

    15. Jukurit: 120.2 (0.73%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 140.2 (0.63%)

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