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As SaiPa prepares to face Ässät on February 11, 2026, the matchup at SaiPa’s home venue promises to be an intriguing contest in the SM-liiga. Both teams enter the match with a solid recent form, having won three of their last five games. This sets the stage for an evenly matched battle.
SaiPa’s tactical approach has shown a propensity for aggressive forechecking and quick transitions, which have contributed to their recent successes. Their ability to capitalize on turnovers will be crucial as they look to establish an early lead against Ässät.
On the other hand, Ässät has demonstrated resilience and a strong defensive structure, often relying on counter-attacks to exploit gaps left by opponents. Their discipline in avoiding penalties will be essential, especially against a SaiPa side that can be potent on the power play.
The bookmakers show favoritism towards SaiPa with odds at 1.75 for a home win, while Ässät stands at 3.84 for an away victory. According to model predictions, SaiPa has a 51.4% chance of winning, compared to Ässät’s 25.2%. Nevertheless, given the close nature of their recent performances, this match could unfold in various ways, leaving both teams with a fighting chance for victory.
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| SaiPa 53.2% |
Draw 22.1% |
Ässät 24.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 5.32%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.7 | 3.89 | 3.71 | |
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1.78 | 4.45 | 3.61 | |
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1.75 | 4.16 | 3.84 | |
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1.74 | 4.25 | 3.85 |
Latest Results
| 08.02.26 Vaasan Sport – SaiPa hockey – 0:4 07.02.26 Vaasan Sport – SaiPa hockey – 2:3 OT 31.01.26 SaiPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:3 penalties 30.01.26 Tappara hockey – SaiPa hockey – 6:1 24.01.26 SaiPa hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 7:4 |
07.02.26 HPK Hockey – Ässät hockey – 3:1 06.02.26 Ässät hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 6:5 04.02.26 KooKoo – Ässät hockey – 3:1 31.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Ässät hockey – 0:4 30.01.26 KalPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.11.25 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:5 21.10.25 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:2 OT 01.08.25 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:1 01.02.25 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 2:3 OT 14.12.24 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 6:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 47 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 173:118 | 91 |
| 2 | Lukko | 48 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 150:123 | 87 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 48 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 160:133 | 86 |
| 4 | JYP | 46 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 159:132 | 86 |
| 5 | KooKoo | 46 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 162:114 | 84 |
| 6 | Ilves | 48 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 148:121 | 84 |
| 7 | KalPa | 47 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 141:134 | 83 |
| 8 | Assat | 48 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 136:128 | 78 |
| 9 | IFK Helsinki | 48 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 113:153 | 66 |
| 10 | Kiekko-Espoo | 47 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 119:138 | 63 |
| 11 | Pelicans | 46 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 95:117 | 62 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 47 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 112:130 | 59 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 49 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 113:140 | 58 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 46 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 102:122 | 54 |
| 15 | Karpat | 48 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 140:157 | 54 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 47 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 27 | 96:159 | 39 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.54 (34.79%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.64%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 6.56 (13.47%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15 (5.89%)
5. Saipa: 16.6 (5.32%)
6. KooKoo: 17 (5.2%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.8 (4.96%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 23.4 (3.78%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.52%)
10. Assat Pori: 74.2 (1.19%)
11. TPS Turku: 92.2 (0.96%)
12. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.88%)
13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.88%)
14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.8%)
15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)
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