Result
2:5
20/12/2025 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Liiga
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Finland | MTV Katsomo+ |
Match Stats
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| Expected Goals (xG) |
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| 1.71 | 3.03 |
| Shots on Goal |
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| 24 | 32 |
| Shots off target |
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| 15 | 23 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 8.33% (2/24) | 15.63% (5/32) |
| Blocked Shots |
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| 5 | 5 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 27 | 22 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 87.1% (27/31) | 91.67% (22/24) |
| Penalties |
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| 4 | 4 |
| PIM |
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| 8 | 8 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 2 | 1 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 50% (2/4) | 25% (1/4) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 75% (3/4) | 50% (2/4) |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 25 | 28 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 47.17 | 52.83 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (0 - 2)
- 09:58, Virtanen S. (2 min),
- 10:20, 0 - 1, Johansson S. (G), Looke J. (A), Henman L. (A2)
- 14:43, 0 - 2, Borg E. (G), Johansson S. (A), Palola O. (A2)
- 16:00, Quenneville P. (2 min),
- 2nd Period (2 - 1)
- 05:30, Kucerik R. (2 min),
- 07:12, 1 - 2, Sallinen T. (G), Nakyva K. (A), Quenneville P. (A2)
- 09:24, Hamalainen J. (2 min),
- 13:03, Nyberg J. (2 min),
- 13:52, 2 - 2, Kangasniemi I. (G), Nakyva K. (A), Rask J. (A2)
- 17:39, 2 - 3, Borg E. (G), Palola O. (A),
- 3rd Period (0 - 2)
- 08:26, Ratinen S. (2 min),
- 09:42, Nakyva K. (2 min),
- 11:58, 2 - 4, Borg E. (G), Nyberg J. (A), Palola O. (A2)
- 16:12, 2 - 5, Palola O. (G), Parikka J. (A), Bjorkqvist K. (A2)
- 19:25, Jurmo J. (2 min),
Chances of winning
Kiekko-Espoo
28.2% | Draw
23.8% | Ilves
47.9% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Kiekko-Espoo - Ilves Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
3.33 ↑
(2.95) |
3.89 ↑
(3.79) |
1.94 ↓
(2.1) |
7.4%
(7.9%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 5.00
Preview Facts
- This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 10 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 2.
- Recent form of Kiekko-Espoo has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
- Ilves is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- Kiekko-Espoo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Ilves might have a minor edge in this game.
- We predict that Ilves will win today's game, with odds of 2.03.
- In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 18:29. (average 2.6:4.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Kiekko-Espoo won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 9:12. (average 3:4).
How many head-to-head matches has Kiekko-Espoo won against Ilves?
Kiekko-Espoo has won 2 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Ilves won against Kiekko-Espoo?
Ilves has won 5 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Kiekko-Espoo - Ilves were as follows:
19.12.2025
Ilves
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Kiekko-Espoo
5:0
22.11.2025
Kiekko-Espoo
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Ilves
4:3
29.10.2025
Ilves
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Kiekko-Espoo
5:7
01.02.2025
Ilves
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Kiekko-Espoo
5:2
14.12.2024
Kiekko-Espoo
-
Ilves
2:3
Latest results of Kiekko-Espoo
Finnish SM-liiga Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Tappara | 37 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 134:86 | 75 |
| 2 | Lukko | 37 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 116:91 | 69 |
| 3 | JYP | 35 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 129:105 | 66 |
| 4 | KooKoo | 37 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 131:98 | 66 |
| 5 | SaiPa | 38 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 126:106 | 65 |
| 6 | Ilves | 37 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 114:99 | 63 |
| 7 | Assat | 37 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 108:95 | 62 |
| 8 | KalPa | 36 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 111:117 | 59 |
| 9 | TPS Turku | 38 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 90:103 | 51 |
| 10 | IFK Helsinki | 37 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 84:115 | 50 |
| 11 | Kiekko-Espoo | 38 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 97:113 | 50 |
| 12 | Jukurit | 36 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 82:96 | 46 |
| 13 | Pelicans | 35 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 69:88 | 45 |
| 14 | Hameenlinna | 39 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 93:113 | 45 |
| 15 | Karpat | 38 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 116:128 | 42 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 37 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 76:123 | 34 |
Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)
