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As Tappara prepares to host KalPa in an exciting Finnish SM-liiga matchup on March 7, 2026, both teams bring distinct strengths and recent form to the ice. Tappara enters the contest with an impressive record, having won four of their last five matches, highlighting their robust offensive capabilities and solid defensive organization. With home-ice advantage, they will look to capitalize on their familiarity with the venue and the support of local fans.
On the other hand, KalPa has also shown promise in recent weeks, securing three wins in their last five games. Their adaptability and strategic play have been key to their competitiveness, although their performance in away matches has often been a challenge. The odds from bookmakers reflect Tappara’s strong position as the favorite, with odds of 1.45 for a home win compared to 5.41 for an away victory.
Tactically, Tappara’s aggressive forechecking and disciplined defensive structure could pose significant challenges for KalPa. However, KalPa’s resilience and potential for upsets should not be underestimated. While our predictive model suggests a 61.2% probability of a home win, the dynamic nature of hockey means that surprises are always possible. As such, bettors should approach this matchup with an awareness of both teams’ current trajectories.
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| Tappara 64.4% |
Draw 18.3% |
KalPa 17.3% |
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 36.15%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | 5.10 | 5.41 |
Latest Results
| 04.03.26 Tappara hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 3:1 28.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – Tappara hockey – 1:4 27.02.26 KalPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:10 20.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:3 18.02.26 Tappara hockey – JYP Hockey – 4:1 |
05.03.26 Ässät hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:3 04.03.26 Vaasan Sport – KalPa hockey – 1:6 27.02.26 KalPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:10 24.02.26 KalPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:2 OT 21.02.26 KalPa hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.02.26 KalPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:10 19.09.25 Tappara hockey – KalPa hockey – 8:1 13.09.25 KalPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:5 04.01.25 Tappara hockey – KalPa hockey – 2:4 03.01.25 KalPa hockey – Tappara hockey – 5:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 54 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 205:128 | 109 |
| 2 | KooKoo | 55 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 198:139 | 106 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 56 | 29 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 192:148 | 106 |
| 4 | KalPa | 56 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 169:163 | 98 |
| 5 | JYP | 54 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 183:157 | 98 |
| 6 | Lukko | 55 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 168:141 | 97 |
| 7 | Ilves | 54 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 164:139 | 93 |
| 8 | Assat | 55 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 152:151 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 56 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 141:154 | 79 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 54 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 123:140 | 77 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 54 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 124:175 | 70 |
| 12 | TPS Turku | 55 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 130:158 | 68 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 128:150 | 67 |
| 14 | Karpat | 55 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 29 | 162:179 | 62 |
| 15 | Jukurit | 55 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 122:150 | 62 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 56 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 35 | 107:196 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.44 (36.15%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.35 (20.28%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 8.4 (10.5%)
4. Saipa: 13 (6.78%)
5. KooKoo: 13.75 (6.41%)
6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15.75 (5.6%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 20.5 (4.3%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 27.75 (3.18%)
9. Assat Pori: 72.75 (1.21%)
10. Karpat Oulu: 91.5 (0.96%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 95.25 (0.93%)
12. Vaasan Sport: 100 (0.88%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 100.25 (0.88%)
14. TPS Turku: 100.25 (0.88%)
15. Hameenlinna: 112.75 (0.78%)
16. Jukurit: 325.25 (0.27%)
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