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As the Finnish SM-liiga playoffs heat up, Tappara is set to face KooKoo at home on May 2, 2026. Tappara enters this matchup in strong form, having secured four victories in their last five outings. Their recent performance showcases a solid tactical approach, combining disciplined defense with quick counterattacks that have proven effective against various opponents.
KooKoo, while slightly less consistent with three wins in their last five games, remains a formidable contender. Their ability to maintain offensive pressure has yielded positive results, especially when exploiting opponents’ defensive lapses. This match presents a critical opportunity for KooKoo to continue their playoff aspirations.
Bookmakers favor Tappara with odds at 1.82 for a home win, while KooKoo stands at 3.49 to pull off an away upset. Our model indicates a 47.2% probability of a Tappara victory, followed by a draw at 23.7%, and a 29.2% chance for KooKoo to emerge victorious. The predicted final score is anticipated to be 3-2 in favor of Tappara, but with both teams showcasing their strengths, fans can expect a tightly contested encounter. No outcome is guaranteed in this high-stakes matchup.
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 2026-04-28T09:52:03+00:00.
| Tappara 50.6% |
Draw 22.3% |
KooKoo 27.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 68.18% KooKoo: 31.82%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.9 | 4.05 | 3.5 | |
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1.82 | 4.4 | 3.51 | |
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1.82 | 4.28 | 3.49 |
Latest Results
| 27.04.26 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:4 25.04.26 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 2:1 OT 23.04.26 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:5 21.04.26 Tappara hockey – Ilves hockey – 3:2 19.04.26 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 6:0 |
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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.12.25 KooKoo – Tappara hockey – 6:3 08.10.25 Tappara hockey – KooKoo – 2:5 26.02.25 Tappara hockey – KooKoo – 3:4 25.10.24 KooKoo – Tappara hockey – 2:3 29.08.24 KooKoo – Tappara hockey – 4:3 |
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) | 4 : 1 |
| 2 | Ilves (4) | KalPa (7) | 4 : 2 |
| 3 | KooKoo (2) | Pelicans (11) | 4 : 1 |
| 4 | SaiPa (3) | Assat (8) | 4 : 3 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Tappara (1) | Ilves (4) | 4 : 2 |
| 2 | KooKoo (2) | SaiPa (3) | 4 : 2 |
Final
| 1 | Tappara (1) | KooKoo (2) |
3rd place
| 2 | SaiPa (3) | Ilves (4) |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 1.4 (68.18%)
2. KooKoo: 3 (31.82%)
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