Tappara vs Lukko predictions, Mar 13, 2026

Mar 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Friday,

Tappara

Lukko

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On March 13, 2026, Tappara will host Lukko at their home arena in a highly anticipated Finnish SM-liiga clash. Both teams come into this matchup with an equivalent momentum, having each secured three victories in their last five outings.

Tappara has been displaying a solid home form, leveraging their offensive strengths and effective home-ice advantage. Their recent performances suggest a potent attack, making them a formidable opponent at home. Conversely, Lukko has demonstrated resilience and a capacity to adapt on the road, capitalizing on their tactical flexibility. The away side’s ability to counterattack and maintain defensive structure could be crucial in this matchup.

Bookmakers currently favor Tappara as the home team, with odds set at 1.85, while Lukko’s odds sit at 3.1. The model predicts a 45.3% probability for a Tappara victory, a 24.8% chance of a draw, and a 30.3% likelihood for an away win for Lukko.

As both teams enter the game in similar form, fans can expect a competitive contest that may hinge on execution in critical moments. While Tappara holds the edge at home, Lukko’s recent form suggests that an upset is certainly within reach.

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Tappara
48.6%		 Draw
22.3%		 Lukko
29.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 39.79%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.95 4.3 3.15
WilliamHill 1.85 3.9 3.1
Pinnacle 1.9 4.21 3.26

Latest Results

11.03.26 JYP Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:3 OT
07.03.26 Tappara hockey – KalPa hockey – 3:4 penalties
06.03.26 Ilves hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:3 OT
04.03.26 Tappara hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 3:1
28.02.26 Kärpat Oulu – Tappara hockey – 1:4		 11.03.26 Lukko Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 1:2 penalties
06.03.26 Lukko Hockey – KooKoo – 4:2
04.03.26 TPS hockey – Lukko Hockey – 3:4 penalties
28.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:5
25.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 2:1

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tappara won 3.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Tappara may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Lukko has had a series of home games.
  • Tappara is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Tappara won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 66:42. (average 3.3:2.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Tappara won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 40:24. (average 4:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:4
    30.09.25 Tappara hockey – Lukko Hockey – 4:0
    10.09.25 Lukko Hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:4
    18.01.25 Tappara hockey – Lukko Hockey – 2:4
    17.01.25 Lukko Hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:2 OT

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 57 34 3 5 15 214:138 113
    2 SaiPa 58 30 6 7 15 197:154 109
    3 KooKoo 57 30 7 2 18 201:148 106
    4 JYP 57 25 11 6 15 191:164 103
    5 Ilves 57 27 8 4 18 175:144 101
    6 Lukko 57 27 8 4 18 173:145 101
    7 KalPa 58 27 7 5 19 174:170 100
    8 Assat ✔ 57 24 6 4 23 155:156 88
    9 Kiekko-Espoo ✔ 58 21 5 11 21 147:155 84
    10 Pelicans 57 19 8 7 23 130:149 80
    11 IFK Helsinki 57 22 4 5 26 137:178 79
    12 Hameenlinna 57 16 8 8 25 138:158 72
    13 TPS Turku 57 16 7 9 25 134:162 71
    14 Jukurit 57 15 6 7 29 127:156 64
    15 Karpat 57 15 6 6 30 167:188 63
    16 Vaasan Sport 58 9 1 11 37 107:202 40

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.23 (39.79%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.43 (20.05%)

    3. Saipa: 9.4 (9.44%)

    4. KooKoo: 10.38 (8.55%)

    5. Lukko Rauman: 11.4 (7.78%)

    6. JYP Jyvaskyla: 21.75 (4.08%)

    7. Kalpa Kuopio: 32.5 (2.73%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 45 (1.97%)

    9. Kiekko-Espoo: 72.75 (1.22%)

    10. Pelicans Lahti: 100.25 (0.89%)

    11. TPS Turku: 100.25 (0.89%)

    12. Assat Pori: 106.5 (0.83%)

    13. Hameenlinna: 112.75 (0.79%)

    14. Karpat Oulu: 125.25 (0.71%)

    15. Jukurit: 325.25 (0.27%)

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