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Tappara vs Kärpät predictions, Feb 04, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting matchup in the Finnish SM-liiga, Tappara hockey will face Kärpat Oulu at home on February 4, 2026. Both teams have shown mixed results in their recent form, with Tappara winning 4 of their last 5 matches and Kärpat Oulu winning 2 of their last 5 matches.

Tappara hockey will come into this game as the favorite according to bookmakers, with odds of 1.53 for a home win. Their impressive form and home advantage make them a strong contender in this matchup. On the other hand, Kärpat Oulu will be looking to upset the odds and secure a valuable away victory.

Tactically, Tappara hockey has shown a solid defensive structure in recent games, while Kärpat Oulu will look to utilize their attacking prowess to break down their opponents. It promises to be an intriguing battle between these two teams.

In conclusion, while Tappara hockey may have the upper hand going into this match, anything can happen in sports, and Kärpat Oulu will be determined to make their mark. This matchup is poised to be an exciting and closely contested encounter.

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Tappara
61.5%		 Draw
20.2%		 Kärpät
18.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 34.43%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.48 4.17 4.82
1.51 4.96 5.34
1.5 5.05 5.04
1.53 4.48 5.14
1.55 4.4 5

Latest Results

31.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Tappara hockey – 6:5 penalties
30.01.26 Tappara hockey – SaiPa hockey – 6:1
27.01.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Tappara hockey – 2:3
24.01.26 Tappara hockey – TPS hockey – 4:3
23.01.26 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:6		 31.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Ässät hockey – 0:4
28.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Pelicans Hockey – 2:3 OT
24.01.26 SaiPa hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 7:4
23.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Kärpat Oulu – 1:2
16.01.26 Kärpat Oulu – Lukko Hockey – 5:4 OT

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 15).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tappara won 3.
  • Tappara is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Kärpät‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Kärpät may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Tappara is seen as the 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 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 63:48. (average 3.2:2.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Tappara won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 29:17. (average 2.9:1.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.11.25 Kärpat Oulu – Tappara hockey – 3:4
    27.09.25 Tappara hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 3:2
    29.08.25 Kärpat Oulu – Tappara hockey – 4:3 OT
    12.03.25 Tappara hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 0:3
    08.03.25 Kärpat Oulu – Tappara hockey – 2:4

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 45 28 2 3 12 169:110 91
    2 JYP 43 21 8 3 11 151:122 82
    3 SaiPa 46 22 4 7 13 153:131 81
    4 KooKoo 43 21 7 1 14 155:109 78
    5 Lukko 45 21 6 3 15 139:118 78
    6 Ilves 45 20 7 4 14 142:117 78
    7 Assat 45 20 6 3 16 128:117 75
    8 KalPa 44 20 5 4 15 130:131 74
    9 IFK Helsinki 45 16 4 4 21 108:148 60
    10 Kiekko-Espoo 46 15 4 7 20 115:135 60
    11 Pelicans 43 13 7 6 17 88:108 59
    12 TPS Turku 46 12 7 8 19 108:128 58
    13 Jukurit 43 14 3 6 20 101:116 54
    14 Hameenlinna 45 12 5 8 20 104:125 54
    15 Karpat 45 12 5 5 23 133:151 51
    16 Vaasan Sport 45 9 1 9 26 94:152 38

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.58 (34.43%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.74%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.56 (13.54%)

    4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15 (5.92%)

    5. Saipa: 16.6 (5.35%)

    6. KooKoo: 17 (5.23%)

    7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.8 (4.99%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 23.4 (3.8%)

    9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.53%)

    10. Assat Pori: 74.2 (1.2%)

    11. TPS Turku: 92.2 (0.96%)

    12. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)

    13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.89%)

    14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.81%)

    15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)

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