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On September 17, 2026, TPS will host Tappara in a highly anticipated Finnish SM-liiga matchup. Both teams are coming into this contest in strong form, with each winning 3 of their last 5 matches. This rivalry often produces tightly contested games, and the current state of both squads suggests that this encounter could be no different.
TPS has demonstrated a resilient defensive structure lately, often relying on compact play to stifle opponent attacks while leveraging quick transitions to exploit counter opportunities. Their home ice advantage will play a pivotal role, as they aim to capitalize on the support of their local fans.
Conversely, Tappara’s strategy revolves around maintaining possession and high-pressing opposing defenses to create scoring chances. Their recent form indicates an ability to control the pace of the game, which could prove crucial in away matches.
The bookmakers currently favor Tappara with odds of 2.2 for an away win, while TPS sits at 2.75 for the home victory. Based on our model, the probability breakdown shows a competitive landscape: 36.3% for a TPS win, 25.3% for a draw, and 39.6% for a Tappara victory. With both teams showing promise, this match is set up to be a fascinating encounter, underscoring the unpredictability of hockey.
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| TPS 35.4% |
Draw 24% |
Tappara 40.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Tappara: 25.03% TPS Turku: 2.06%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.57 | 3.82 | 2.31 | |
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2.70 | 3.80 | 2.33 | |
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2.58 | 4.05 | 2.31 | |
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2.50 | 3.70 | 2.25 | |
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2.79 | 3.99 | 2.17 | |
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2.55 | 3.80 | 2.30 |
Latest Results
| 15.09.26 TPS hockey – Mikkelin Jukurit – 1:4 09.09.26 Vaasan Sport – TPS hockey – 2:1 05.09.26 TPS hockey – HIFK Hockey – 5:1 01.09.26 TPS hockey – KooKoo – 4:2 25.08.26 TPS hockey – Jokerit hockey – 4:2 |
15.09.26 Pelicans Hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:3 13.09.26 Rögle BK – Tappara hockey – 4:0 11.09.26 Växjö Lakers – Tappara hockey – 1:2 05.09.26 Tappara hockey – Kölner Haie – 4:5 AET 03.09.26 Tappara hockey – Bílí Tygři Liberec – 6:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 24.01.26 Tappara hockey – TPS hockey – 4:3 17.01.26 TPS hockey – Tappara hockey – 4:2 13.12.25 TPS hockey – Tappara hockey – 3:5 23.09.25 Tappara hockey – TPS hockey – 1:2 01.03.25 TPS hockey – Tappara hockey – 2:7 |
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Assat | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 2 | Pelicans | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 3 | Jukurit | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:10 | 9 |
| 4 | Kiekko-Espoo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 7 |
| 5 | JYP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 6 |
| 6 | KalPa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:7 | 6 |
| 7 | TPS Turku | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 8 | Ilves | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 9 | SaiPa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Vaasan Sport | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:20 | 5 |
| 11 | Karpat | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 3 |
| 12 | Tappara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Lukko | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 3 |
| 14 | IFK Helsinki | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:11 | 3 |
| 15 | Hameenlinna | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:17 | 3 |
| 16 | Jokerit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:15 | 1 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:10 | 0 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 3.37 (25.03%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 7.52 (11.22%)
3. JYP Jyvaskyla: 10.18 (8.29%)
4. Lukko Rauman: 10.37 (8.13%)
5. IFK Helsinki: 11.37 (7.42%)
6. Jokerit: 11.69 (7.22%)
7. Karpat Oulu: 14.29 (5.9%)
8. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.9 (4.71%)
9. KooKoo: 18.4 (4.58%)
10. Saipa: 23.25 (3.63%)
11. Kiekko-Espoo: 27.14 (3.11%)
12. Hameenlinna: 30 (2.81%)
13. Pelicans Lahti: 35.49 (2.38%)
14. Assat Pori: 35.49 (2.38%)
15. TPS Turku: 40.86 (2.06%)
16. Vaasan Sport: 121.71 (0.69%)
17. Jukurit: 192.47 (0.44%)
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