SaiPa vs Kiekko-Espoo predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In an upcoming Finnish SM-liiga showdown, SaiPa hockey will face off against Kiekko-Espoo at home on January 31, 2026. SaiPa comes into the match in impressive form, having won 4 out of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, Kiekko-Espoo has managed to secure victories in 2 of their last 5 games.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor SaiPa with a 1.87 for a home win compared to Kiekko-Espoo’s 3.57 for an away win. Our model prediction gives SaiPa a 49% chance of clinching the victory, with a 24.3% probability of a draw and a 26.7% likelihood of Kiekko-Espoo coming out on top.

Both teams will be looking to capitalize on their recent successes and showcase their tactical strengths on the ice. SaiPa will rely on their consistent form and home advantage to secure the win, while Kiekko-Espoo will look to disrupt their opponents with a resilient defense and efficient counter-attacks. Ultimately, this match is poised to be a closely contested battle with no guaranteed outcome.

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SaiPa 50%

Draw 23.8%

Kiekko-Espoo 26.2%

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 5.25% Kiekko-Espoo: 0.81%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.87	3.93	3.57

Latest Results

24.01.26 SaiPa hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 7:4 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

24.01.26 KooKoo – Kiekko-Espoo – 5:1 23.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Kärpat Oulu – 1:2 21.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – HPK Hockey – 2:3 OT 17.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:3 16.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KooKoo – 4:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 3.

SaiPa is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Kiekko-Espoo has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

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

SaiPa might have a minor edge in this game.

We predict that SaiPa will win today’s game, with odds of 1.87.

In the last 10 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 28:29. (average 2.8:2.9).

Including home matches between the teams, SaiPa won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 22:17. (average 3.7:2.8).

Latest Head To Head

10.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 29.11.25 SaiPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 4:1 24.09.25 Kiekko-Espoo – SaiPa hockey – 4:2 22.08.25 SaiPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:3 OT 09.08.25 SaiPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 5:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tappara	43	27	2	2	12	158:103	87
2	SaiPa	44	22	4	6	12	150:122	80
3	JYP	41	20	7	3	11	145:120	77
4	KooKoo	42	20	7	1	14	150:108	75
5	Ilves	44	19	7	4	14	139:116	75
6	Lukko	43	20	5	3	15	132:116	73
7	KalPa	42	20	5	3	14	127:125	73
8	Assat	43	19	5	3	16	121:115	70
9	IFK Helsinki	43	16	3	4	20	100:137	58
10	Kiekko-Espoo	45	15	3	7	20	112:133	58
11	TPS Turku	44	12	7	7	18	106:121	57
12	Pelicans	42	12	7	6	17	86:107	56
13	Jukurit	42	14	3	6	19	100:114	54
14	Hameenlinna	44	12	5	7	20	104:124	53
15	Karpat	44	12	5	5	22	133:147	51
16	Vaasan Sport	44	9	1	9	25	93:148	38

Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

1. Tappara: 2.68 (33.24%)

2. Ilves Tampere: 4.58 (19.48%)

3. Lukko Rauman: 6.24 (14.3%)

4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15.4 (5.79%)

5. Saipa: 17 (5.25%)

6. KooKoo: 17 (5.25%)

7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.8 (5.01%)

8. IFK Helsinki: 21.8 (4.09%)

9. Karpat Oulu: 48.6 (1.84%)

10. Assat Pori: 62.2 (1.43%)

11. TPS Turku: 88.2 (1.01%)

12. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)

13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.89%)

14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.81%)

15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.5%)

16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)

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