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Tappara vs Ässät predictions, Jan 09, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming Finnish SM-liiga showdown, Tappara hockey will face off against Ässät hockey at home on January 9, 2026.

Tappara comes into this match in fine form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a strong and consistent performance on the ice. On the other hand, Ässät has struggled recently, winning only 1 of their last 5 matches, potentially indicating some weaknesses in their game plan.

The bookmakers heavily favor Tappara for the win, with odds of 1.51 for the home team compared to 5.52 for the away team. Our model prediction also gives Tappara a 61.5% chance of securing a victory, with a 20.7% chance of a draw and a 17.4% chance of an Ässät upset.

In terms of tactical strengths, Tappara’s solid defense and offensive firepower could prove to be crucial factors in this matchup. However, Ässät should not be underestimated, as they have the ability to bounce back and surprise their opponents on any given day.

Overall, this promises to be an exciting and closely contested game between two competitive teams. Anything can happen in sports, and both teams will surely give it their all to come out on top.

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 2026-01-07T13:52:02+00:00.

Tappara
62.6%		 Draw
20.3%		 Ässät
17.1%

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 30.9%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.51 4.65 5.52

Latest Results

05.01.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1
03.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Tappara hockey – 2:5
27.12.25 KooKoo – Tappara hockey – 6:3
26.12.25 Tappara hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 5:0
20.12.25 Tappara hockey – Vaasan Sport – 5:0		 30.12.25 Vaasan Sport – Ässät hockey – 2:1
27.12.25 Ässät hockey – HPK Hockey – 4:3 OT
20.12.25 Pelicans Hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:1 OT
19.12.25 Ässät hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 1:2 penalties
13.12.25 Lukko Hockey – Ässät hockey – 8:3

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tappara won 2.
  • Tappara is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Ässät‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Tappara may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Tappara is a strong favorite.
  • We predict that Tappara will win today’s game, with odds of 1.51.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Tappara won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 50:55. (average 2.5:2.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Tappara won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 31:27. (average 2.8:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    11.10.25 Tappara hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:1
    10.10.25 Ässät hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:2
    09.08.25 Tappara hockey – Ässät hockey – 2:3 penalties
    22.02.25 Tappara hockey – Ässät hockey – 3:2
    28.12.24 Ässät hockey – Tappara hockey – 5:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 36 22 2 2 10 128:84 72
    2 Lukko 35 19 4 1 11 109:86 66
    3 JYP 34 18 5 2 9 128:99 66
    4 KooKoo 36 16 7 1 12 125:97 63
    5 SaiPa 36 17 3 5 11 121:99 62
    6 Ilves 35 16 5 3 11 111:96 61
    7 Assat 35 16 4 3 12 102:86 59
    8 KalPa 34 16 3 2 13 106:109 56
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 37 13 3 5 16 97:111 50
    10 TPS Turku 37 10 6 6 15 86:102 48
    11 Jukurit 36 12 3 4 17 82:96 46
    12 Pelicans 35 10 5 5 15 69:88 45
    13 IFK Helsinki 35 12 2 4 17 78:114 44
    14 Karpat 36 10 4 4 18 112:120 42
    15 Hameenlinna 38 9 4 7 18 91:113 42
    16 Vaasan Sport 35 8 1 7 19 71:116 33

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.9%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 5.04 (17.44%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.52%)

    4. Saipa: 13 (6.76%)

    5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.66%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

    7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

    9. Assat Pori: 30.8 (2.85%)

    10. Karpat Oulu: 42.6 (2.06%)

    11. Kiekko-Espoo: 62.2 (1.41%)

    12. TPS Turku: 68.2 (1.29%)

    13. Pelicans Lahti: 85.4 (1.03%)

    14. Hameenlinna: 93.4 (0.94%)

    15. Jukurit: 120.2 (0.73%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 140.2 (0.63%)

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