SaiPa vs JYP predictions, Jan 21, 2026

Jan 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Wednesday,

SaiPa

JYP

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In an exciting matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga, SaiPa hockey is set to face off against JYP Hockey on January 21, 2026. SaiPa hockey has been in impressive form as of late, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, JYP Hockey has had a bit of a rocky road, only managing to secure 2 victories in their last 5 games.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, SaiPa hockey has a slight edge as the home team with odds of 2.14 compared to JYP Hockey’s 2.78. Our model prediction also leans towards SaiPa with a 42% probability of a home win. However, there is still a 23.6% chance of a draw and a 35% chance of an away win for JYP Hockey.

Tactically, both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure a victory. SaiPa will look to capitalize on their recent momentum, while JYP will aim to turn things around and come out on top. This promises to be an exciting and closely contested match with both teams having strengths to exploit.

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SaiPa
43.6%		 Draw
22.7%		 JYP
33.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 5.7%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.16 4.24 2.82
MarathonBet 2.15 4.2 2.79
Pinnacle 2.14 4.11 2.78
Best for US Customers 2.15 4 2.75

Latest Results

17.01.26 SaiPa hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 5:2
16.01.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 OT
14.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – SaiPa hockey – 1:2
10.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:4
09.01.26 SaiPa hockey – TPS hockey – 1:4		 16.01.26 JYP Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:1
14.01.26 Ilves hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:4 penalties
10.01.26 JYP Hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:5
09.01.26 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 6:1
03.01.26 HIFK Hockey – JYP Hockey – 5:3

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 4.
  • SaiPa is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • In recent matches, JYP has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • SaiPa may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • We predict that SaiPa will win today’s game, with odds of 2.15.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 9 matches, drew 1 match, lost 10 matches, and goals 67:73. (average 3.4:3.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, SaiPa won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 6 matches, and goals 37:44. (average 3.4:4).

    Latest Head To Head

    20.12.25 JYP Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:2
    28.11.25 JYP Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:7
    17.10.25 SaiPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 1:2 OT
    25.02.25 JYP Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:5
    15.02.25 SaiPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 6:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 40 24 2 2 12 145:96 78
    2 SaiPa 42 21 4 5 12 141:115 76
    3 Lukko 40 20 5 2 13 125:105 72
    4 JYP 38 19 6 2 11 138:114 71
    5 Ilves 41 18 6 4 13 129:106 70
    6 KooKoo 40 18 7 1 14 140:105 69
    7 KalPa 39 19 4 2 14 121:121 67
    8 Assat 40 18 4 3 15 112:106 65
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 42 15 3 6 18 108:123 57
    10 TPS Turku 41 12 6 6 17 97:111 54
    11 IFK Helsinki 41 15 2 4 20 92:134 53
    12 Hameenlinna 41 12 4 7 18 100:115 51
    13 Jukurit 39 13 3 5 18 90:106 50
    14 Pelicans 39 11 5 6 17 76:100 49
    15 Karpat 41 11 5 4 21 125:136 47
    16 Vaasan Sport 40 9 1 8 22 84:130 37

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.68 (32.7%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.68 (18.75%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.14 (14.29%)

    4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15.2 (5.77%)

    5. Saipa: 15.4 (5.7%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 16.4 (5.35%)

    7. KooKoo: 18.2 (4.82%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 22.8 (3.85%)

    9. Karpat Oulu: 45.8 (1.92%)

    10. Assat Pori: 54.8 (1.6%)

    11. TPS Turku: 84.2 (1.04%)

    12. Kiekko-Espoo: 90.2 (0.97%)

    13. Pelicans Lahti: 93.4 (0.94%)

    14. Hameenlinna: 93.4 (0.94%)

    15. Jukurit: 120.2 (0.73%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 140.2 (0.63%)

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