Vaasan Sport vs JYP predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In an exciting showdown in the Finnish SM-liiga, Vaasan Sport will face off against JYP Hockey on January 31, 2026, at the home venue of Vaasan Sport.

Vaasan Sport comes into this match with a record of winning 1 out of their last 5 matches, while JYP Hockey has been in terrific form, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches. This stark contrast in recent form is reflected in the bookmakers odds, with JYP Hockey being the favorites at 1.69, while Vaasan Sport is the underdog at 4.22.

Looking at the tactical strengths of both teams, JYP Hockey has shown a solid defense and clinical finishing in front of goal, while Vaasan Sport will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and take advantage of any weaknesses in the JYP Hockey defense.

In a match that could go either way, it will be interesting to see how both teams perform on the day. A close encounter is predicted, with the model suggesting a final score of 2:3 in favor of JYP Hockey.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-30T15:52:03+00:00.

Vaasa 22.3%

Draw 22%

JYP 55.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Vaasan Sport: 0.23%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	4.02	3.87	1.64
	4.25	4.4	1.69
	4.1	4.55	1.67
	4	4	1.6
	4.22	4.1	1.69
	4.25	4.25	1.66

Latest Results

27.01.26 Ilves hockey – Vaasan Sport – 5:2 24.01.26 Vaasan Sport – Pelicans Hockey – 2:3 22.01.26 Mikkelin Jukurit – Vaasan Sport – 6:2 21.01.26 HIFK Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:3 OT 17.01.26 Vaasan Sport – Lukko Hockey – 6:1

30.01.26 JYP Hockey – TPS hockey – 2:1 OT 27.01.26 JYP Hockey – Lukko Hockey – 4:3 24.01.26 KalPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 1:0 penalties 21.01.26 SaiPa hockey – JYP Hockey – 2:3 OT 16.01.26 JYP Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:1

Facts

Let’s watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 16 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vaasa won 2.

Vaasa has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).

JYP is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

JYP may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, JYP is seen as the favorite.

We predict that JYP will win today’s game, with odds of 1.66.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Vaasa won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 13 matches, and goals 47:60. (average 2.4:3).

Including home matches between the teams, Vaasa won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 27:25. (average 3:2.8).

Latest Head To Head

16.01.26 JYP Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:1 18.10.25 JYP Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 5:4 OT 04.09.25 JYP Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:1 14.08.25 Vaasan Sport – JYP Hockey – 8:2 15.03.25 JYP Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 2:4

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tappara	44	28	2	2	12	164:104	90
2	SaiPa	45	22	4	6	13	151:128	80
3	JYP	42	20	8	3	11	147:121	79
4	Lukko	44	21	5	3	15	138:118	76
5	KooKoo	42	20	7	1	14	150:108	75
6	Ilves	44	19	7	4	14	139:116	75
7	KalPa	43	20	5	4	14	129:128	74
8	Assat	44	19	6	3	16	124:117	72
9	IFK Helsinki	44	16	3	4	21	102:143	58
10	Kiekko-Espoo	45	15	3	7	20	112:133	58
11	TPS Turku	45	12	7	8	18	107:123	58
12	Pelicans	42	12	7	6	17	86:107	56
13	Jukurit	42	14	3	6	19	100:114	54
14	Hameenlinna	44	12	5	7	20	104:124	53
15	Karpat	44	12	5	5	22	133:147	51
16	Vaasan Sport	44	9	1	9	25	93:148	38

Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

1. Tappara: 2.68 (33.24%)

2. Ilves Tampere: 4.58 (19.48%)

3. Lukko Rauman: 6.24 (14.3%)

4. JYP Jyvaskyla: 15.4 (5.79%)

5. Saipa: 17 (5.25%)

6. KooKoo: 17 (5.25%)

7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.8 (5.01%)

8. IFK Helsinki: 21.8 (4.09%)

9. Karpat Oulu: 48.6 (1.84%)

10. Assat Pori: 62.2 (1.43%)

11. TPS Turku: 88.2 (1.01%)

12. Pelicans Lahti: 100.2 (0.89%)

13. Hameenlinna: 100.2 (0.89%)

14. Kiekko-Espoo: 110.2 (0.81%)

15. Jukurit: 180.2 (0.5%)

16. Vaasan Sport: 380.2 (0.23%)

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