Result
4:0
21/02/2026 at 09:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Liiga
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Finland | MTV Katsomo+ |
 Sweden | TV4 Play |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.95 | 2.43 |
| Shots on Goal |
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| 13 | 26 |
| Shots off target |
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| 9 | 17 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 30.77% (4/13) | 0% (0/26) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 7 | 12 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 26 | 9 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 100% (26/26) | 69.23% (9/13) |
| Penalties |
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| 2 | 3 |
| PIM |
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| 4 | 6 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 33.33% (1/3) | 0% (0/2) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 100% (2/2) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 30 | 22 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 57.69 | 42.31 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (1 - 0)
- 00:28, 1 - 0, Nakyva K. (G), Hillis C. (A),
- 06:39, Laakso A. (2 min),
- 09:46, Lindbohm P. (2 min),
- 2nd Period (0 - 0)
- 13:49, Somppi O. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (3 - 0)
- 03:25, 2 - 0, Talvitie A. (G), Leppanen O. (A), Tuomaala A. (A2)
- 04:10, Hillis C. (2 min),
- 09:30, 3 - 0, Talvitie A. (G), Virtanen S. (A), Leppanen O. (A2)
- 19:21, Kodytek P. (2 min),
- 19:28, 4 - 0, Stevens J. (G), Nakyva K. (A), Keskitalo M. (A2)
Chances of winning
Kiekko-Espoo
36.6% | Draw
23.9% | HIFK
39.5% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Kiekko-Espoo has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.1%)HIFK has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.4%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kiekko-Espoo than the current prediction. (+0.5%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for HIFK than the current prediction. (-1.9%)
Kiekko-Espoo - HIFK Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.57 ↑
(2.36) |
3.87 ↑
(3.73) |
2.33 ↓
(2.68) |
7.7%
(6.6%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 5.25
What is the prediction for Kiekko-Espoo - HIFK?
Users Predictions:
2 users predict this event. Kiekko-Espoo will win (votes: 2 - 100%). High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Kiekko-Espoo (votes: 1 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:3.
Preview Facts
- Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 12 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 4.
- The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
- Kiekko-Espoo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
- We predict that Kiekko-Espoo will win today's game, with odds of 2.55.
- In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 21:22. (average 2.3:2.4).
- Including home matches between the teams, Kiekko-Espoo won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 10:12. (average 2:2.4).
How many head-to-head matches has Kiekko-Espoo won against HIFK?
Kiekko-Espoo has won 5 of their last 9 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has HIFK won against Kiekko-Espoo?
HIFK has won 4 of their last 9 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Kiekko-Espoo - HIFK were as follows:
17.01.2026
HIFK
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Kiekko-Espoo
2:3
24.10.2025
Kiekko-Espoo
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HIFK
1:0
12.09.2025
HIFK
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Kiekko-Espoo
2:4
15.08.2025
Kiekko-Espoo
-
HIFK
0:1
01.03.2025
Kiekko-Espoo
-
HIFK
4:3
Latest results of Kiekko-Espoo
Finnish SM-liiga Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Tappara ✔ | 57 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 214:138 | 113 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 58 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 197:154 | 109 |
| 3 | KooKoo | 57 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 201:148 | 106 |
| 4 | JYP | 57 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 191:164 | 103 |
| 5 | Ilves | 57 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 175:144 | 101 |
| 6 | Lukko | 57 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 173:145 | 101 |
| 7 | KalPa | 58 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 174:170 | 100 |
| 8 | Assat ✔ | 57 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 155:156 | 88 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo ✔ | 58 | 21 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 147:155 | 84 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 57 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 130:149 | 80 |
| 11 | IFK Helsinki | 57 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 137:178 | 79 |
| 12 | Hameenlinna | 57 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 138:158 | 72 |
| 13 | TPS Turku | 57 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 134:162 | 71 |
| 14 | Jukurit | 57 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 127:156 | 64 |
| 15 | Karpat | 57 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 167:188 | 63 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 58 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 107:202 | 40 |
Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)
Clinched Spots for Teams
Tappara is Qualified for Liiga (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
Assat is Qualified for Liiga (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Kiekko-Espoo is Qualified for Liiga (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
