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As SaiPa prepares to host KooKoo on September 19, 2026, the matchup presents a compelling analysis for bettors. SaiPa comes into the game with a better recent form, having secured victories in three of their last five matches, indicating growing confidence and momentum. This upward trend may be driven by a robust offensive strategy and solid defensive play, which could prove vital against a KooKoo side struggling to find their footing.
Conversely, KooKoo has faced significant challenges, recording no wins in their last five outings. This lack of success could stem from difficulties in both scoring and maintaining defensive structure under pressure. As they seek to break their losing streak, tactical adjustments will be essential if they hope to gain an upper hand on the road.
The bookmakers have placed SaiPa as favorites with odds of 1.85 for a home win, reflecting their recent form and performance advantages. Our model suggests a 48.3% probability of a SaiPa victory, compared to a 28.1% chance of KooKoo pulling off an upset. While SaiPa appears to be in the stronger position, hockey games can often be unpredictable, leaving the door open for potential surprises.
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| SaiPa 50.6% |
Draw 22.7% |
KooKoo 26.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga KooKoo: 4.67% Saipa: 3.69%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.83 | 3.96 | 3.49 | |
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1.87 | 4.10 | 3.50 | |
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1.81 | 4.45 | 3.50 | |
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1.79 | 3.85 | 3.40 | |
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1.85 | 4.13 | 3.48 | |
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1.83 | 4.00 | 3.40 |
Latest Results
| 15.09.26 SaiPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:1 OT 12.09.26 SaiPa hockey – HK Nitra – 2:3 AET 10.09.26 SaiPa hockey – CSOB Pojistovna Pardubice – 3:2 06.09.26 Herning Blue Fox – SaiPa hockey – 2:7 04.09.26 Frölunda HC – SaiPa hockey – 6:1 |
16.09.26 KooKoo – JYP Hockey – 3:5 12.09.26 KooKoo – CSOB Pojistovna Pardubice – 3:6 10.09.26 KooKoo – HK Nitra – 1:4 09.09.26 Kiekko-Espoo – KooKoo – 6:2 06.09.26 Frölunda HC – KooKoo – 2:1 AET |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.04.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 OT 25.04.26 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 4:0 24.04.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 3:0 21.04.26 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 2:4 18.04.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 3:5 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Jukurit | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 12 |
| 2 | JYP | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 3 | Assat | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 4 | Pelicans | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 5 | Ilves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:8 | 8 |
| 6 | Kiekko-Espoo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 7 |
| 7 | KalPa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:7 | 6 |
| 8 | TPS Turku | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 9 | SaiPa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Vaasan Sport | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:20 | 5 |
| 11 | Karpat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:9 | 4 |
| 12 | Tappara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Lukko | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 3 |
| 14 | IFK Helsinki | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:18 | 3 |
| 15 | Hameenlinna | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:17 | 3 |
| 16 | Jokerit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:15 | 1 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:15 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.34 (24.86%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 7.4 (11.22%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 10.07 (8.25%)
4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.07 (8.25%)
5. IFK Helsinki: 11.16 (7.44%)
6. Jokerit: 11.56 (7.18%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 15 (5.54%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.28 (4.81%)
9. KooKoo: 17.78 (4.67%)
10. Saipa: 22.49 (3.69%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 29.4 (2.82%)
12. Hameenlinna: 29.66 (2.8%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 34.06 (2.44%)
14. Assat Pori: 34.06 (2.44%)
15. TPS Turku: 39.39 (2.11%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 100 (0.83%)
17. Jukurit: 127.13 (0.65%)
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