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As TPS prepares to host HIFK in an eagerly anticipated Finnish SM-liiga matchup on September 5, 2026, the home side enters the contest with an impressive momentum, having secured victory in all of their last five matches. This streak not only showcases their potent offensive capabilities but also highlights a solid defensive structure that has proven difficult for opponents to penetrate.
Conversely, HIFK has had a mixed bag of results recently, winning only two of their last five encounters. While they possess the skill to challenge TPS, their inconsistency could pose a significant hurdle against a team currently firing on all cylinders. HIFK will need to leverage their tactical agility and find ways to exploit any potential gaps in TPS’s formation if they hope to upset the home side.
The bookmakers’ odds reflect this dynamic, with TPS positioned as slight favorites at 2.25, compared to HIFK’s 2.8. Our model predicts a 40.8% chance of a home win, suggesting a favorable outlook for TPS, while the probabilities for a draw and an away win are 25.2% and 34.2%, respectively. Given the current form and tactical nuances, fans can expect a competitive clash, though outcomes remain uncertain.
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| TPS 41.7% |
Draw 24.7% |
HIFK 33.5% |
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga IFK Helsinki: 8.02% TPS Turku: 1.97%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.25 | 3.80 | 2.80 |
Latest Results
| 01.09.26 TPS hockey – KooKoo – 4:2 25.08.26 TPS hockey – Jokerit hockey – 4:2 22.08.26 TPS hockey – HC Lugano – 3:2 21.08.26 Schwenninger Wild Wings – TPS hockey – 4:5 14.08.26 TPS hockey – Lukko Hockey – 3:2 |
27.08.26 KooKoo – HIFK Hockey – 1:4 21.08.26 HIFK Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:3 14.08.26 HIFK Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:2 08.08.26 Ilves hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:0 penalties 07.08.26 HIFK Hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:5 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.12.25 TPS hockey – HIFK Hockey – 4:3 19.12.25 HIFK Hockey – TPS hockey – 3:4 OT 28.11.25 HIFK Hockey – TPS hockey – 3:2 27.09.25 TPS hockey – HIFK Hockey – 1:2 21.02.25 HIFK Hockey – TPS hockey – 3:2 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kiekko-Espoo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Hameenlinna | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 4 | TPS Turku | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 5 | Karpat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Ilves | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Vaasan Sport | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:4 | 2 |
| 8 | Jokerit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4:5 | 1 |
| 9 | IFK Helsinki | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | JYP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Pelicans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Tappara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 13 | KooKoo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 14 | Assat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 15 | Lukko | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 16 | Jukurit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 17 | KalPa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.41 (25.45%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 8.24 (10.53%)
3. IFK Helsinki: 10.82 (8.02%)
4. Lukko Rauman: 11 (7.89%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 11.42 (7.6%)
6. Jokerit: 11.5 (7.55%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 15.8 (5.49%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 18 (4.82%)
9. KooKoo: 18.4 (4.72%)
10. Saipa: 23 (3.77%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 23.4 (3.71%)
12. Hameenlinna: 30 (2.89%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 39.2 (2.21%)
14. Assat Pori: 41 (2.12%)
15. TPS Turku: 44 (1.97%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 120.4 (0.72%)
17. Jukurit: 160.4 (0.54%)
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