SaiPa vs Kärpät predictions, Jan 24, 2026

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In an upcoming Finnish SM-liiga matchup, SaiPa hockey will face off against Kärpat Oulu on January 24, 2026, at SaiPa’s home turf.

SaiPa comes into this game with an impressive recent form, having won 4 out of their last 5 matches. Their strong performance on the ice has showcased their tactical strengths and ability to dominate the game. On the other hand, Kärpat Oulu has won 2 of their last 5 matches, showing some inconsistency in their play.

With bookmakers offering odds of 1.84 for a home win and 3.61 for an away win, the match is expected to be closely contested. Our model predicts a 48% chance of a SaiPa victory, a 24.8% chance of a draw, and a 27.3% chance of Kärpat Oulu coming out on top.

Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory in this matchup, and it promises to be an exciting and competitive game. Ultimately, the outcome will depend on the performers on the day, and it is sure to be an unpredictable encounter.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-23T15:52:03+00:00.

SaiPa 51.2%

Draw 22.7%

Kärpät 26.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 5.48%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.8	3.71	3.52
	1.8	4.35	3.72
	1.84	4.45	3.41
	1.75	3.8	3.4
	1.84	3.97	3.61
	1.83	4.25	3.6

Latest Results

21.01.26 SaiPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 2:3 OT 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

23.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Kärpat Oulu – 1:2 16.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Lukko Hockey – 5:4 OT 14.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – SaiPa hockey – 1:2 10.01.26 TPS hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 2:3 09.01.26 Lukko Hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 4.

SaiPa is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Kärpät has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

SaiPa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

SaiPa will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 49:67. (average 2.5:3.4).

Including home matches between the teams, SaiPa won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 25:39. (average 2.5:3.9).

Latest Head To Head

14.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – SaiPa hockey – 1:2 13.12.25 Kärpat Oulu – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 OT 11.10.25 SaiPa hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 4:3 24.01.25 SaiPa hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 6:3 11.12.24 Kärpat Oulu – SaiPa hockey – 3:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tappara	41	25	2	2	12	151:98	81
2	SaiPa	43	21	4	6	12	143:118	77
3	Lukko	41	20	5	3	13	126:107	73
4	JYP	39	19	7	2	11	141:116	73
5	KalPa	40	20	4	2	14	124:122	70
6	Ilves	42	18	6	4	14	131:112	70
7	KooKoo	40	18	7	1	14	140:105	69
8	Assat	41	18	5	3	15	114:107	67
9	Kiekko-Espoo	44	15	3	7	19	111:128	58
10	IFK Helsinki	42	15	3	4	20	96:137	55
11	TPS Turku	42	12	6	7	17	100:115	55
12	Jukurit	40	14	3	5	18	96:108	53
13	Hameenlinna	43	12	5	7	19	104:120	53
14	Pelicans	40	11	6	6	17	80:103	51
15	Karpat	42	12	5	4	21	127:137	50
16	Vaasan Sport	42	9	1	9	23	89:140	38

Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

1. Tappara: 2.68 (33.08%)

2. Ilves Tampere: 4.58 (19.39%)

3. Lukko Rauman: 6.24 (14.23%)

4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15.4 (5.77%)

5. Saipa: 16.2 (5.48%)

6. Kalpa Kuopio: 17 (5.22%)

7. KooKoo: 17.4 (5.1%)

8. IFK Helsinki: 21.8 (4.07%)

9. Karpat Oulu: 50.2 (1.77%)

10. Assat Pori: 58.2 (1.53%)

11. TPS Turku: 84.2 (1.05%)

12. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)

13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.89%)

14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.81%)

15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)

16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)

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