Result
6:2
21/02/2026 at 10:00 (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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| 4.28 | 2.01 |
| Shots on Goal |
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| 32 | 24 |
| Shots off target |
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| 16 | 8 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 18.75% (6/32) | 8.33% (2/24) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 5 | 6 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 22 | 26 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 91.67% (22/24) | 81.25% (26/32) |
| Penalties |
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| 4 | 6 |
| PIM |
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| 8 | 12 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 16.67% (1/6) | 0% (0/4) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 100% (4/4) | 83.33% (5/6) |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 34 | 41 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 45.33 | 54.67 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (1 - 0)
- 03:28, Loponen K. (2 min),
- 05:13, 1 - 0, Kivihalme T. (G), Kalapudas A. (A), Salomaki M. (A2)
- 06:43, Airola S. (2 min),
- 10:29, Meskanen V. (2 min),
- 14:35, Rooba R. (2 min),
- 16:55, (2 min),
- 2nd Period (2 - 2)
- 01:15, Kuusla E. (Penalty Shot),
- 02:18, 1 - 1, Paajanen O. (G), Mazura T. (A), Luoto O. (A2)
- 03:52, 2 - 1, Fortier M. (G), Kivenmaki O. (A),
- 06:05, 2 - 2, Oden J. (G), Jaakola O. (A),
- 07:07, 3 - 2, Salomaki M. (G), Kramer B. (A), Kivenmaki O. (A2)
- 12:59, Siikonen M. (2 min),
- 14:08, Miettinen V. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (3 - 0)
- 04:36, Appelgren N. (2 min),
- 07:31, 4 - 2, Nikkanen H. (G), Salminen S. (A), Kuusla E. (A2)
- 11:49, Berger J. (2 min),
- 15:57, 5 - 2, Salomaki M. (G), Fortier M. (A), Kivenmaki O. (A2)
- 17:20, Niinisaari S. (2 min),
- 18:41, 6 - 2, Heikkila J. (G), Appelgren N. (A), Trejbal O. (A2)
Chances of winning
SaiPa
38.1% | Draw
23.7% | KooKoo
38.2% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
SaiPa has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.5%)KooKoo has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.1%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for SaiPa than the current prediction. (+3.4%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for KooKoo than the current prediction. (-4.8%)
SaiPa - KooKoo Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.46 ↑
(2.31) |
3.91 ↑
(3.73) |
2.45 ↓
(2.75) |
7.1%
(6.5%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
What is the prediction for SaiPa - KooKoo?
Users Predictions:
3 users predict this event. SaiPa will win (votes: 2 - 66.7%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 33.3%). High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. KooKoo (votes: 1 - 100%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- O/U 2.5, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:4.
Preview Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 2.
- SaiPa has shown excellent form with a series of wins in recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).
- KooKoo is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- KooKoo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Recently, KooKoo has had a series of home games.
- The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 56:65. (average 2.8:3.3).
- Including home matches between the teams, SaiPa won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 22:34. (average 2.4:3.8).
How many head-to-head matches has SaiPa won against KooKoo?
SaiPa has won 7 of their last 23 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has KooKoo won against SaiPa?
KooKoo has won 16 of their last 23 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between SaiPa - KooKoo were as follows:
05.01.2026
KooKoo
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SaiPa
3:4
03.01.2026
SaiPa
-
KooKoo
2:3
14.11.2025
KooKoo
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SaiPa
4:1
13.09.2025
KooKoo
-
SaiPa
4:6
12.09.2025
SaiPa
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KooKoo
2:4
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)
