Tappara vs Mikkelin Jukurit predictions, Mar 04, 2026

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As the SM-liiga action unfolds on March 4, 2026, Tappara will host Mikkelin Jukurit at their home arena, looking to extend their impressive recent form. Tappara has been in formidable shape, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, demonstrating a cohesive team strategy that leverages both offensive depth and solid defensive play. Their ability to control the game tempo and capitalize on power plays makes them a challenging opponent, especially at home.

On the other hand, Mikkelin Jukurit enters this matchup with a more inconsistent record, managing to secure wins in only 2 of their past 5 outings. While they have flashes of brilliance, Jukurit will need to enhance their defensive stability and maintain possession to challenge Tappara effectively.

The bookmakers favor Tappara with odds of 1.32 for a home win, reflecting a 68.6% probability according to predictive models. However, Jukurit’s potential for an upset cannot be overlooked, especially if they can exploit any lapses in Tappara’s gameplay. As both teams prepare for this crucial showdown, fans can expect an exciting match that highlights the competitive spirit of Finnish hockey.

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Tappara 71%

Draw 17.1%

Jukurit 11.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 34.8% Jukurit: 0.49%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.31	5.18	7.76
	1.31	6	7.5
	1.32	5.18	8.19

Latest Results

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 14.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:4

28.02.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – JYP Hockey – 2:3 penalties 27.02.26 HIFK Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 2:3 OT 25.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 2:1 20.02.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Kärpat Oulu – 5:4 18.02.26 Ässät hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 5:3

Facts

One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 14).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tappara won 4.

Tappara is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).

In recent matches, Jukurit has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Tappara may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Tappara has had a series of away games.

In this match, Tappara is the undeniable favorite.

We predict that Tappara will win today’s game, with odds of 1.31.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Tappara won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 68:49. (average 3.4:2.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Tappara won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 30:24. (average 3:2.4).

Latest Head To Head

27.01.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Tappara hockey – 2:3 26.11.25 Tappara hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 4:3 22.11.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – Tappara hockey – 2:3 OT 15.03.25 Mikkelin Jukurit – Tappara hockey – 2:6 29.01.25 Tappara hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 1:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tappara	53	33	2	3	15	202:127	106
2	KooKoo	54	30	7	1	16	195:135	105
3	SaiPa	55	28	6	7	14	187:146	103
4	JYP	53	24	10	4	15	180:155	96
5	Lukko	54	26	7	3	18	164:138	95
6	Ilves	54	25	7	4	18	164:139	93
7	KalPa	54	25	6	5	18	160:160	92
8	Assat	54	23	6	4	21	150:148	85
9	Kiekko-Espoo	55	20	4	10	21	139:151	78
10	Pelicans	54	18	8	7	21	123:140	77
11	IFK Helsinki	53	19	4	5	25	122:170	70
12	Hameenlinna	54	15	7	8	24	128:150	67
13	TPS Turku	54	15	7	8	24	127:154	67
14	Jukurit	54	15	5	7	27	121:147	62
15	Karpat	54	15	5	5	29	158:176	60
16	Vaasan Sport	55	9	1	11	34	106:190	40

Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

1. Tappara: 2.52 (34.8%)

2. Ilves Tampere: 4.54 (19.35%)

3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.55%)

4. Saipa: 12.36 (7.11%)

5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13 (6.76%)

6. KooKoo: 13.56 (6.48%)

7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.4 (5.05%)

8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.18%)

9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.51%)

10. Assat Pori: 81.4 (1.08%)

11. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.88%)

12. TPS Turku: 100.2 (0.88%)

13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.88%)

14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.8%)

15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)

16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)

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