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As TPS prepares to host Lukko in this pivotal SM-liiga clash on March 4, 2026, both teams will look to gain crucial points in their respective campaigns. TPS arrives with a solid recent form, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. Their offensive unit has shown signs of improvement, effectively exploiting opponents’ defensive lapses, which could be key against Lukko.
In contrast, Lukko has had a more challenging run, winning 2 of their last 5 outings. While they possess a resilient defense, they will need to sharpen their attacking strategy to penetrate a TPS side that has occasionally struggled to maintain consistency at the back.
Bookmakers set the odds at 2.84 for a home victory and 2.24 for an away win, reflecting a cautious outlook on TPS’s chances on home ice. Model predictions tilt slightly towards Lukko with a 40.2% probability of an away win, compared to TPS’s 34.1% for a home victory.
As the teams take the ice, tactical discipline and execution will be vital. Fans can expect a closely contested match, though both sides will be eager to seize the opportunity to enhance their standings.
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| TPS 32.9% |
Draw 25.4% |
Lukko 41.7% |
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga TPS Turku: 0.88%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.84 | 3.68 | 2.24 |
Latest Results
| 25.02.26 TPS hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:3 21.02.26 TPS hockey – JYP Hockey – 3:8 14.02.26 Vaasan Sport – TPS hockey – 1:4 13.02.26 TPS hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:1 10.02.26 TPS hockey – HPK Hockey – 3:1 |
28.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:5 25.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 2:1 18.02.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Lukko Hockey – 2:3 OT 17.02.26 Ilves hockey – Lukko Hockey – 3:2 14.02.26 Lukko Hockey – Tappara hockey – 1:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.02.26 Lukko Hockey – TPS hockey – 3:2 05.12.25 Lukko Hockey – TPS hockey – 4:2 13.09.25 TPS hockey – Lukko Hockey – 3:0 01.08.25 Lukko Hockey – TPS hockey – 5:1 14.03.25 TPS hockey – Lukko Hockey – 1:4 |
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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