SaiPa vs JYP predictions, Jan 21, 2026

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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
	2.16	4.24	2.82
	2.15	4.2	2.79
	2.14	4.11	2.78
	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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