Result
0:4
31/01/2026 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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| 1.72 | 1.65 |
| Shots on Goal |
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| 21 | 15 |
| Shots off target |
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| 9 | 12 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 0% (0/21) | 26.67% (4/15) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 13 | 5 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 11 | 21 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 78.57% (11/14) | 100% (21/21) |
| Penalties |
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| 5 | 2 |
| PIM |
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| 10 | 4 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 0% (0/2) | 20% (1/5) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 80% (4/5) | 100% (2/2) |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 28 | 25 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 52.83 | 47.17 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (0 - 1)
- 16:49, Salmela T. (2 min),
- 18:37, 0 - 1, Tiivola P. (G), Lipiainen V. (A), Alasiurua A. (A2)
- 2nd Period (0 - 1)
- 00:52, Ohtamaa A. (2 min),
- 05:07, 0 - 2, Juhola P. (G), Viljanen V. (A), Anttalainen A. (A2)
- 11:59, Tikka T. (2 min),
- 11:59, Juhola P. (2 min),
- 13:23, Maatta R. (2 min),
- 15:11, (2 min),
- 17:58, Tikka T. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (0 - 2)
- 15:35, 0 - 3, Fabre D. (G),
- 16:32, 0 - 4, Fabre D. (G),
Chances of winning
Kärpät
51.8% | Draw
22.3% | Ässät
25.9% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Kärpät has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+9.1%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Kärpät's performance.Ässät has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-8.8%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Ässät might be facing challenges that affect their performance.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Kärpät than the current prediction. (-6.2%)Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Kärpät that the model has picked up on.ML Model estimates a higher probability for Ässät than the current prediction. (+6.6%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Ässät could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
Kärpät - Ässät Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.79 ↓
(2.19) |
4.13
(4.13) |
3.63 ↑
(2.69) |
7.7%
(7%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
Preview Facts
- A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 15 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kärpät won 1.
- Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
- Ässät may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Kärpät might have a minor edge in this game.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Kärpät won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 58:41. (average 2.9:2.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Kärpät won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 26:17. (average 2.6:1.7).
How many head-to-head matches has Kärpät won against Ässät?
Kärpät has won 8 of their last 15 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Ässät won against Kärpät?
Ässät has won 7 of their last 15 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Kärpät - Ässät were as follows:
07.01.2026
Ässät
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Kärpät
4:3
28.10.2025
Kärpät
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Ässät
2:4
20.09.2025
Ässät
-
Kärpät
5:2
01.03.2025
Ässät
-
Kärpät
3:1
15.01.2025
Kärpät
-
Ässät
5:2
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)
