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As Pelicans Hockey prepares to host Tappara in a Finnish SM-liiga clash on September 15, 2026, recent form highlights a favorable scenario for the home side. Pelicans have demonstrated solid performances, securing victories in 4 of their last 5 matches, showcasing resilience and strategic adaptability on the ice. Their recent success can be attributed to effective offensive plays and a robust defensive structure.
Conversely, Tappara has struggled comparatively, winning only 2 of their last 5 encounters. While they possess the talent to turn the tide, inconsistencies in their gameplay may hinder their efforts. The bookmakers’ odds reflect this sentiment, pricing Pelicans at 3.22 for a home win, while Tappara is favored at 1.97 for an away victory, highlighting the general market expectation towards the latter.
Our predictive model gives Pelicans a 26.9% chance of winning, a 26% probability for a draw, and a 50.3% likelihood of a Tappara win. This indicates a potential edge for the visitors, but Pelicans’ home advantage and recent form cannot be overlooked. Ultimately, while Tappara may be seen as favorites, a closely contested match can be anticipated as both teams strive to assert dominance.
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| Pelicans 29% |
Draw 24.4% |
Tappara 46.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 25.3%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.23 | 3.66 | 1.99 | |
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3.25 | 3.85 | 2.04 | |
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3.23 | 4.1 | 1.97 | |
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3.15 | 3.55 | 1.95 | |
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3.22 | 3.87 | 1.99 | |
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3.1 | 3.8 | 1.99 |
Latest Results
| 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 21.08.26 Pelicans Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:4 |
05.09.26 Tappara hockey – Kölner Haie – 4:5 AET 03.09.26 Tappara hockey – Bílí Tygři Liberec – 6:3 01.09.26 SaiPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:2 27.08.26 Tappara hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 5:1 19.08.26 Jokerit hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:3 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:3 26.12.25 Tappara hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 5:0 15.11.25 Tappara hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:0 22.10.25 Pelicans Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:5 14.03.25 Tappara hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 0:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Pelicans | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Kiekko-Espoo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:5 | 6 |
| 3 | JYP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 6 |
| 4 | TPS Turku | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 6 |
| 5 | Assat | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Ilves | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 7 | Jukurit | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 8 | Vaasan Sport | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10:15 | 5 |
| 9 | SaiPa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 10 | Karpat | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 3 |
| 11 | Lukko | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 3 |
| 12 | KalPa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:10 | 3 |
| 14 | IFK Helsinki | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:11 | 3 |
| 15 | Jokerit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:15 | 1 |
| 16 | Tappara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:10 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.36 (25.3%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 7.45 (11.41%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 10.43 (8.15%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.43 (8.15%)
5. IFK Helsinki: 11.33 (7.5%)
6. Jokerit: 11.86 (7.17%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 15.43 (5.51%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 18.09 (4.7%)
9. KooKoo: 18.34 (4.64%)
10. Saipa: 22.67 (3.75%)
11. Hameenlinna: 29.89 (2.84%)
12. Kiekko-Espoo: 32.29 (2.63%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 33.89 (2.51%)
14. Assat Pori: 33.89 (2.51%)
15. TPS Turku: 40.72 (2.09%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 121.71 (0.7%)
17. Jukurit: 191.62 (0.44%)
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