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On February 25, 2026, TPS will host SaiPa in what promises to be an exciting showdown in the Finnish SM-liiga. TPS enters this match following a mixed bag of results, with three victories in their last five outings, showcasing their competitive edge at home, where they typically enjoy strong fan support. However, their recent performance has been inconsistent, which may be a concern as they face a highly formidable opponent.
SaiPa, on the other hand, arrives in excellent form, having clinched victory in all five of their last matches. This remarkable run demonstrates their tactical discipline and offensive prowess, which will pose a significant challenge for the home side. SaiPa’s current momentum will likely instill confidence going into this encounter.
The bookmakers have established odds reflecting this disparity, with TPS listed at 3.05 and SaiPa at 2.04. Our predictive model assigns a 30.5% likelihood of a home victory for TPS, while SaiPa stands at 45.9% to take the win, leaving a 23.5% chance of a draw.
As both teams brace for this crucial clash, fans can expect a fiercely contested battle where recent form and tactical acumen will play pivotal roles. While SaiPa may enter as favorites, the unpredictability of hockey ensures no outcome is guaranteed.
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| TPS 30.6% |
Draw 23.6% |
SaiPa 45.8% |
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 7.05% TPS Turku: 0.89%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.05 | 3.95 | 2.04 |
Latest Results
| 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 07.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – TPS hockey – 2:0 |
21.02.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 6:2 15.02.26 Ässät hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 OT 14.02.26 SaiPa hockey – HIFK Hockey – 5:3 11.02.26 SaiPa hockey – Ässät hockey – 4:0 08.02.26 Vaasan Sport – SaiPa hockey – 0:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.01.26 SaiPa hockey – TPS hockey – 1:4 26.11.25 SaiPa hockey – TPS hockey – 6:1 01.11.25 TPS hockey – SaiPa hockey – 1:6 01.08.25 TPS hockey – SaiPa hockey – 0:2 24.03.25 SaiPa hockey – TPS hockey – 3:2 OT |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 51 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 188:125 | 100 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 52 | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 179:141 | 97 |
| 3 | KooKoo | 51 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 183:129 | 96 |
| 4 | Ilves | 52 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 162:132 | 93 |
| 5 | Lukko | 52 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 160:132 | 92 |
| 6 | JYP | 50 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 173:150 | 91 |
| 7 | KalPa | 52 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 156:148 | 90 |
| 8 | Assat | 53 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 149:144 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 52 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 132:145 | 74 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 51 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 113:135 | 69 |
| 11 | TPS Turku | 53 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 126:151 | 67 |
| 12 | IFK Helsinki | 51 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 116:166 | 66 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 52 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 124:145 | 64 |
| 14 | Karpat | 53 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 157:172 | 60 |
| 15 | Jukurit | 51 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 115:140 | 59 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 52 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 32 | 100:178 | 39 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.52 (35.2%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.74%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.66%)
4. Saipa: 12.6 (7.05%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.4 (6.63%)
6. KooKoo: 15.8 (5.62%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.8 (4.99%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.23%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.53%)
10. Assat Pori: 77.4 (1.15%)
11. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)
12. TPS Turku: 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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