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On April 7, 2026, Tappara will host HPK in a highly anticipated fixture of the Finnish SM-liiga. Both teams come into this match with varying degrees of recent success, highlighting a competitive edge that could play a crucial role in the outcome.
Tappara has demonstrated solid form, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. This consistency reflects their tactical strength, particularly in offensive and defensive cohesion, which has allowed them to capitalize effectively on scoring opportunities while maintaining a robust defensive framework. The home advantage will further bolster their performance, as Tappara is known for its strong support at their home venue.
Conversely, HPK has managed to win 2 out of their last 5 games but will need to elevate their performance to contend with a focused Tappara side. While HPK’s gameplay has shown potential moments of brilliance, they have struggled with consistency, which could be pivotal against a well-organized home team.
Bookmakers favor Tappara with odds of 1.4 for a home win, reflecting a 62.8% probability from model predictions. Despite this, the unpredictability of hockey means that outcomes can vary. Fans and bettors alike can expect an intriguing match with both teams vying for crucial points in the league standings.
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| Tappara 66.5% |
Draw 18.1% |
HPK 15.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 47.3% Hameenlinna: 0.83%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.42 | 5.15 | 6.07 | |
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1.4 | 5.2 | 6.15 |
Latest Results
| 04.04.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:4 OT 02.04.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 30.03.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:1 28.03.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1 17.03.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:2 OT |
04.04.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:4 OT 02.04.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 30.03.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:1 28.03.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1 24.03.26 HPK Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 4:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.04.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:4 OT 02.04.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 30.03.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:1 28.03.26 Tappara hockey – HPK Hockey – 2:1 17.03.26 HPK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:2 OT |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Tappara (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Lukko (5) | Hameenlinna (12) | 1 : 3 |
| 3 | Ilves (4) | Bye | |
| 4 | KalPa (7) | IFK Helsinki (10) | 3 : 2 |
| 5 | KooKoo (2) | Bye | |
| 6 | JYP (6) | Pelicans (11) | 0 : 3 |
| 7 | SaiPa (3) | Bye | |
| 8 | Assat (8) | Kiekko-Espoo (9) | 3 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Tappara (1) | Hameenlinna (12) | 3 : 1 |
| 2 | Ilves (4) | KalPa (7) | 2 : 1 |
| 3 | KooKoo (2) | Pelicans (11) | 3 : 1 |
| 4 | SaiPa (3) | Assat (8) | 2 : 1 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 1.84 (47.3%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 3.48 (24.95%)
3. Saipa: 7.08 (12.28%)
4. KooKoo: 7.68 (11.32%)
5. Kalpa Kuopio: 50.8 (1.71%)
6. Assat Pori: 105.2 (0.83%)
7. Hameenlinna: 105.2 (0.83%)
8. Pelicans Lahti: 110.2 (0.79%)
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