Finnish SM-liiga, Vaasa Arena (Vaasa) on Saturday,
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As Vaasan Sport prepares to host Kiekko-Espoo on February 28, 2026, the matchup promises to be intriguing given the contrasting recent forms of both teams. Vaasan Sport has struggled significantly, failing to secure a victory in their last five outings. This ongoing slump raises questions about their confidence and tactical cohesion, particularly in front of their home crowd.
On the other hand, Kiekko-Espoo arrives with a more favorable trajectory, having clinched two wins in their last five games. Their recent successes indicate a solid tactical approach that leverages effective offensive strategies and a stout defense, which has been crucial in their past performances. Bookmakers clearly favor Kiekko-Espoo, offering odds of 1.43 for an away win, reflecting a 64.8% predicted probability of victory based on recent trends.
While Vaasan Sport’s home advantage and the unpredictable nature of hockey could play into their hands, the statistical and form-based prognosis currently tilts heavily in favor of the away team. Ultimately, while Kiekko-Espoo appears poised for success, the fluid dynamics of the game mean nothing is guaranteed as both teams hit the ice.
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| Vaasa 16% |
Draw 19.4% |
Kiekko-Espoo 64.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:4
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Kiekko-Espoo: 0.8% Vaasan Sport: 0.23%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.87 | 5.05 | 1.44 | |
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5.5 | 4.6 | 1.4 | |
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6.02 | 4.67 | 1.45 |
Latest Results
| 27.02.26 Pelicans Hockey – Vaasan Sport – 3:2 penalties 25.02.26 Vaasan Sport – KooKoo – 3:4 21.02.26 Ässät hockey – Vaasan Sport – 4:1 17.02.26 Vaasan Sport – HPK Hockey – 0:4 14.02.26 Vaasan Sport – TPS hockey – 1:4 |
25.02.26 JYP Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:0 24.02.26 KalPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:2 OT 21.02.26 Kiekko-Espoo – HIFK Hockey – 4:0 18.02.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Lukko Hockey – 2:3 OT 14.02.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Ässät hockey – 4:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 26.11.25 Vaasan Sport – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:3 09.10.25 Kiekko-Espoo – Vaasan Sport – 3:4 14.03.25 Vaasan Sport – Kiekko-Espoo – 3:2 penalties 14.02.25 Vaasan Sport – Kiekko-Espoo – 1:3 08.01.25 Kiekko-Espoo – Vaasan Sport – 2:3 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tappara | 52 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 198:126 | 103 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 54 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 187:143 | 103 |
| 3 | KooKoo | 53 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 190:134 | 102 |
| 4 | Lukko | 53 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 162:133 | 95 |
| 5 | JYP | 52 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 177:153 | 94 |
| 6 | Ilves | 53 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 163:134 | 93 |
| 7 | KalPa | 54 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 160:160 | 92 |
| 8 | Assat | 53 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 149:144 | 85 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 54 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 134:150 | 75 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 53 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 118:138 | 74 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 52 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 118:169 | 67 |
| 12 | TPS Turku | 54 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 127:154 | 67 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 53 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 125:150 | 64 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 53 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 119:144 | 61 |
| 15 | Karpat | 53 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 157:172 | 60 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 54 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 33 | 105:185 | 40 |
Finnish SM-liiga Outrights
1. Tappara: 2.52 (35.01%)
2. Ilves Tampere: 4.5 (19.64%)
3. Lukko Rauman: 9.2 (9.61%)
4. Saipa: 12.36 (7.15%)
5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13 (6.8%)
6. KooKoo: 15.4 (5.74%)
7. Kalpa Kuopio: 17.4 (5.08%)
8. IFK Helsinki: 21 (4.21%)
9. Karpat Oulu: 58.2 (1.52%)
10. Assat Pori: 81.4 (1.09%)
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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