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As Pelicans prepare to host Vaasan Sport on September 4, 2026, the match is shaping up to be an intriguing clash in the Finnish SM-liiga. Pelicans enter this contest with a modest record, having secured only 1 victory in their last 4 matches, highlighting potential struggles in consistency and offensive firepower. Conversely, Vaasan Sport has fared slightly better, winning 2 of their last 5, suggesting a more stable form at this point in the season.
When examining tactical strengths, Pelicans generally rely on fast-paced play and strong defensive structures to disrupt opponents. However, their recent form suggests a need for sharper execution in both ends of the ice. Vaasan Sport, on the other hand, has shown resilience and adaptability, often capitalizing on counter-attacks and drawing penalties through aggressive forechecking.
Bookmakers have positioned Pelicans as the favorites at odds of 1.74, reflecting a home advantage. The predicted final score of 3:2 indicates a close contest. While Pelicans must leverage their home ice to regain momentum, Vaasan Sport will be keen to exploit any lapses in their defense. As always in hockey, results can be unpredictable; both teams will aim to seize crucial points in this matchup.
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| Pelicans 54.5% |
Draw 22.3% |
Vaasa 23.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.73 | 4.07 | 3.82 | ||
| 1.85 | 4.00 | 3.65 | ||
| 1.86 | 4.20 | 3.50 | ||
| 1.69 | 3.95 | 3.7 | ||
| 1.74 | 4.12 | 3.92 | ||
| 1.42 | 4.8 | 5.6 |
Latest Results
| 25.08.26 Pelicans Hockey – KooKoo – 7:0 21.08.26 Pelicans Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:4 19.08.26 KooKoo – Pelicans Hockey – 4:1 14.08.26 HIFK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:2 07.04.26 KooKoo – Pelicans Hockey – 4:1 |
01.09.26 Vaasan Sport – Jokerit hockey – 5:4 penalties 27.08.26 Ässät hockey – Vaasan Sport – 2:1 19.08.26 HPK Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:2 14.08.26 Kärpat Oulu – Vaasan Sport – 0:0 13.08.26 Vaasan Sport – Ässät hockey – 3:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:2 penalties 24.01.26 Vaasan Sport – Pelicans Hockey – 2:3 11.12.25 Vaasan Sport – Pelicans Hockey – 0:4 05.12.25 Pelicans Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:0 28.02.25 Pelicans Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 5:0 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kiekko-Espoo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Hameenlinna | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 4 | TPS Turku | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 5 | Karpat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Ilves | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | IFK Helsinki | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Jokerit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | JYP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Vaasan Sport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Tappara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 13 | KooKoo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 14 | Assat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 15 | Lukko | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 16 | Jukurit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 17 | KalPa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 0 |
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