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As the Finnish SM-liiga clash between SaiPa and Ässät approaches on April 13, 2026, both teams are keen to solidify their standings in a tightly contested league. SaiPa, playing at home, has shown a mixed form with two wins in their last five outings. Their defensive unit will need to tighten up, especially against a potent Ässät side that has secured three victories in their previous five matches.
Tactically, SaiPa may look to leverage their home ice advantage by establishing a strong forecheck and capitalizing on power-play opportunities, areas where they can disrupt Ässät’s rhythm. Ässät, on the other hand, has demonstrated resilience and an ability to counterattack effectively, often looking to exploit mistakes made by their opponents.
The bookmakers favor SaiPa with odds of 1.75 for a home win compared to 4.06 for an away victory for Ässät, reflecting the confidence in their ability to secure a positive result. Predictions from statistical models suggest a 58.1% chance of a home win, with an expected final score of 3:2.
While SaiPa holds the edge on paper, the unpredictable nature of hockey means that both teams will need to bring their best strategies to the ice to claim victory.
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| SaiPa 53.6% |
Draw 23.3% |
Ässät 23.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 3.14%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.68 | 3.94 | 4.19 | ||
| 1.7 | 4.15 | 4.28 | ||
| 1.70 | 4.00 | 4.27 |
Latest Results
| 11.04.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:3 08.04.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 1:5 06.04.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:2 03.04.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 4:1 31.03.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 2:3 OT |
11.04.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:3 08.04.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 1:5 06.04.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:2 03.04.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 4:1 31.03.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 2:3 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 11.04.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:3 08.04.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 1:5 06.04.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:2 03.04.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 4:1 31.03.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 2:3 OT |
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) | 4 : 1 |
| 2 | Ilves (4) | KalPa (7) | 4 : 2 |
| 3 | KooKoo (2) | Pelicans (11) | 4 : 1 |
| 4 | SaiPa (3) | Assat (8) | 3 : 3 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 1.69 (54.69%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 3.53 (26.11%)
3. KooKoo: 7.68 (12.01%)
4. Saipa: 29.4 (3.14%)
5. Assat Pori: 31 (2.97%)
6. Kalpa Kuopio: 85.4 (1.08%)
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