TPS vs Pelicans predictions, Jan 23, 2026

Jan 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Finnish SM-liiga, on Friday,

TPS

Pelicans

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In the upcoming match between TPS and Pelicans in the Finnish SM-liiga, TPS will be looking to continue their recent form with two wins in their last five matches. On the other hand, Pelicans have managed to secure only one win in their last five outings. The home team, TPS, holds a slight advantage in the bookmakers’ odds, with 2.14 for a home win compared to 2.89 for an away win.

TPS has shown a decent level of consistency in their performances, while Pelicans have struggled to find their rhythm in recent games. Tactically, TPS has displayed a solid defensive game, which could prove to be crucial in this matchup. Pelicans, on the other hand, will need to improve their offensive efficiency to stand a chance against TPS.

With our model predicting a 41.1% chance of a home win, a 25.6% probability of a draw, and a 34.3% likelihood of an away win, this match could go either way. Both teams will be eager to secure the victory, making this an exciting and unpredictable game to watch.

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TPS
43.4%		 Draw
24.5%		 Pelicans
32.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga TPS Turku: 1.05%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.16 4 2.94
MarathonBet 2.18 3.88 2.89
Pinnacle 2.14 3.88 2.89
Best for US Customers 2.15 3.6 2.95

Latest Results

17.01.26 TPS hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:2
16.01.26 HPK Hockey – TPS hockey – 3:1
10.01.26 TPS hockey – Kärpat Oulu – 2:3
09.01.26 SaiPa hockey – TPS hockey – 1:4
03.01.26 Ilves hockey – TPS hockey – 5:2		 17.01.26 KooKoo – Pelicans Hockey – 1:2
16.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – KalPa hockey – 1:3
13.01.26 Lukko Hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 4:3 OT
10.01.26 Pelicans Hockey – HPK Hockey – 1:4
03.01.26 KalPa hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 2:1

Facts

  • A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 10 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, TPS won 5.
  • TPS has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Pelicans‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • TPS might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, TPS won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 50:53. (average 2.5:2.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, TPS won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 29:24. (average 2.9:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.10.25 Pelicans Hockey – TPS hockey – 1:2 OT
    17.09.25 TPS hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:1
    15.03.25 Pelicans Hockey – TPS hockey – 3:4 OT
    18.01.25 TPS hockey – Pelicans Hockey – 3:2
    20.12.24 Pelicans Hockey – TPS hockey – 3:4

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tappara 40 24 2 2 12 145:96 78
    2 SaiPa 42 21 4 5 12 141:115 76
    3 Lukko 40 20 5 2 13 125:105 72
    4 JYP 38 19 6 2 11 138:114 71
    5 Ilves 41 18 6 4 13 129:106 70
    6 KooKoo 40 18 7 1 14 140:105 69
    7 KalPa 39 19 4 2 14 121:121 67
    8 Assat 40 18 4 3 15 112:106 65
    9 Kiekko-Espoo 42 15 3 6 18 108:123 57
    10 TPS Turku 41 12 6 6 17 97:111 54
    11 IFK Helsinki 41 15 2 4 20 92:134 53
    12 Hameenlinna 41 12 4 7 18 100:115 51
    13 Jukurit 39 13 3 5 18 90:106 50
    14 Pelicans 39 11 5 6 17 76:100 49
    15 Karpat 41 11 5 4 21 125:136 47
    16 Vaasan Sport 40 9 1 8 22 84:130 37

    Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

    1. Tappara: 2.68 (33.08%)

    2. Ilves Tampere: 4.58 (19.39%)

    3. Lukko Rauman: 6.24 (14.23%)

    4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15.4 (5.77%)

    5. Saipa: 16.2 (5.48%)

    6. Kalpa Kuopio: 17 (5.22%)

    7. KooKoo: 17.4 (5.1%)

    8. IFK Helsinki: 21.8 (4.07%)

    9. Karpat Oulu: 50.2 (1.77%)

    10. Assat Pori: 58.2 (1.53%)

    11. TPS Turku: 84.2 (1.05%)

    12. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)

    13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.89%)

    14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.81%)

    15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.49%)

    16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)

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