Kiekko-Espoo vs Ilves – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

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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Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
1.713.03
Shots on Goal
2432
Shots off target
1523
Shooting PCT
8.33% (2/24)15.63% (5/32)
Blocked Shots
55
Goalkeeper Saves
2722
Saves PCT
87.1% (27/31)91.67% (22/24)
Penalties
44
PIM
88
Power-play Goals
21
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
50% (2/4)25% (1/4)
Pen. Killing PCT
75% (3/4)50% (2/4)
Faceoffs Won
2528
Faceoffs %
47.1752.83
Empty Net Goals
01

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)
31.4% 24.4% 44.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

30.6% 23.8% 45.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Kiekko-Espoo has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.2%)
  • Ilves has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kiekko-Espoo than the current prediction. (+2.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Ilves than the current prediction. (-2.6%)
  • Kiekko-Espoo - Ilves Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    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).
    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 - Kiekko-Espoo 5:0
    22.11.2025 Kiekko-Espoo - Ilves 4:3
    29.10.2025 Ilves - Kiekko-Espoo 5:7
    01.02.2025 Ilves - Kiekko-Espoo 5:2
    14.12.2024 Kiekko-Espoo - Ilves 2:3
    Latest results of Kiekko-Espoo
    19.12.2025 Ilves - Kiekko-Espoo 5:0
    17.12.2025 Kärpät - Kiekko-Espoo 4:3
    13.12.2025 Kiekko-Espoo - Pelicans 2:3
    10.12.2025 Kiekko-Espoo - HPK 3:1
    05.12.2025 KooKoo - Kiekko-Espoo 3:0
    Latest results of Ilves
    19.12.2025 Ilves - Kiekko-Espoo 5:0
    16.12.2025 Ilves - Luleå 0:3
    13.12.2025 KooKoo - Ilves 1:2
    12.12.2025 Ilves - KooKoo 3:0
    05.12.2025 Ässät - Ilves 3:4
    Finnish SM-liiga Table
    2025/26
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Tappara ✔ 57343515214:138113
    2SaiPa58306715197:154109
    3KooKoo57307218201:148106
    4JYP572511615191:164103
    5Ilves57278418175:144101
    6Lukko57278418173:145101
    7KalPa58277519174:170100
    8Assat ✔ 57246423155:15688
    9Kiekko-Espoo ✔ 582151121147:15584
    10Pelicans57198723130:14980
    11IFK Helsinki57224526137:17879
    12Hameenlinna57168825138:15872
    13TPS Turku57167925134:16271
    14Jukurit57156729127:15664
    15Karpat57156630167:18863
    16Vaasan Sport58911137107:20240

          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)