SaiPa vs Ässät predictions, Apr 03, 2026

Apr 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Friday,

SaiPa

Ässät

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On April 3, 2026, SaiPa hockey will host Ässät in a critical clash in the Finnish SM-liiga. Both teams enter the match with similar recent form, having each secured victories in 2 of their last 5 outings. However, SaiPa holds a slight edge in this matchup, reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, which favor the home team at 1.6 against Ässät’s 4.64.

SaiPa’s gameplay has showcased tactical resilience, capitalizing on home-ice advantage. They have demonstrated effective offensive strategies, which are likely to be crucial against an Ässät side that has struggled with consistency. Ässät’s recent performances indicate vulnerability, particularly in defense, which could be exploited by SaiPa’s forwards.

Statistical models predict a 57.2% probability of a home win, with a projected final score of 3:2 reflecting the competitive nature of this contest. With both teams aiming to solidify their positions and gather momentum as the season progresses, fans can expect an engaging matchup. While SaiPa is favored to emerge victorious, in ice hockey, surprises are always possible, making this a must-watch encounter for fans and bettors alike.

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SaiPa
58.1%		 Draw
21.3%		 Ässät
20.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.58 4.07 4.81
betsson 1.63 4.2 4.5
MarathonBet 1.6 4.65 4.48
Pinnacle 1.61 4.55 4.35

Latest Results

31.03.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 2:3 OT
28.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3 OT
17.03.26 Ilves hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:1
14.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 6:4
11.03.26 Pelicans Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:1		 31.03.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 2:3 OT
28.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3 OT
26.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 5:2
24.03.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 4:1
23.03.26 Ässät hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:5

Facts

  • Series tied 1-1. Second leg. 2 extra times played.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 3.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • SaiPa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, SaiPa is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 52:51. (average 2.6:2.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, SaiPa won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 29:21. (average 2.9:2.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.03.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 2:3 OT
    28.03.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3 OT
    15.02.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 OT
    11.02.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 4:0
    12.11.25 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:5

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/8-finals

    1 Tappara (1) Bye
    2 Lukko (5) Hameenlinna (12) 1 : 3
    3 Ilves (4) Bye
    4 KalPa (7) IFK Helsinki (10) 3 : 2
    5 KooKoo (2) Bye
    6 JYP (6) Pelicans (11) 0 : 3
    7 SaiPa (3) Bye
    8 Assat (8) Kiekko-Espoo (9) 3 : 2

    Quarter-finals

    1 Tappara (1) Hameenlinna (12) 1 : 1
    2 Ilves (4) KalPa (7) 2 : 0
    3 KooKoo (2) Pelicans (11) 1 : 1
    4 SaiPa (3) Assat (8) 1 : 1

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