Ilves vs SaiPa – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:1
17/03/2026 at 12:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Liiga
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.011.87
Shots on Goal
2528
Shots off target
73
Shooting PCT
16% (4/25)3.57% (1/28)
Blocked shots
44
Goalkeeper Saves
2721
Saves PCT
96.43% (27/28)84% (21/25)
Penalties
54
PIM
108
Power-play Goals
00
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/4)0% (0/5)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (5/5)100% (4/4)
Faceoffs Won
1919
Faceoffs %
5050
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 1)
  • 08:42, 0 - 1, Kalapudas A. (G), Kivenmaki O. (A), Kramer B. (A2)
  • 08:56, Kalapudas A. (2 min),
  • 10:18, Trejbal O. (2 min),
  • 12:15, Henman L. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (4 - 0)
  • 02:27, 1 - 1, Engberg T. (G),
  • 03:02, 2 - 1, Nattinen J. (G), Bjorkqvist K. (A), Utunen T. (A2)
  • 03:16, 3 - 1, Ratinen S. (G), Johansson S. (A),
  • 11:34, 4 - 1, Borg E. (G), Engberg T. (A), Utunen T. (A2)
  • 11:34, Grigals G. , Piiroinen K. ,
  • 17:21, Nikkanen H. (2 min),
  • 17:21, Mantykivi M. (2 min),
  • 17:50, Nattinen J. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (0 - 0)
  • 08:31, Klintrup E. (2 min),
  • 16:32, Engberg T. (2 min),

Chances of winning


Ilves
54.2%
Draw
21.2%
SaiPa
24.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
53.8% 21.9% 24.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

50.1% 23.5% 26.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Ilves has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.4%)
  • SaiPa has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Ilves than the current prediction. (-4.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for SaiPa than the current prediction. (+1.5%)
  • Ilves - SaiPa Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.75
    (1.73)
    4.37
    (4.26)
    3.78
    (3.84)
    6.5%
    (7.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
    What is the prediction for Ilves - SaiPa?
  • Users Predictions: 2 users predict this event. Ilves will win (votes: 2 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 1.5, 1st Period - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ilves won 4.
    • Ilves is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • SaiPa has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • SaiPa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Ilves is a strong favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ilves won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 75:44. (average 3.8:2.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Ilves won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 39:15. (average 3.9:1.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Ilves - SaiPa were as follows:
    31.10.2025 SaiPa - Ilves 5:2
    01.03.2025 SaiPa - Ilves 3:6
    09.12.2024 Ilves - SaiPa 2:1
    23.02.2024 Ilves - SaiPa 5:2
    28.12.2023 SaiPa - Ilves 0:3
    Latest results of Ilves
    14.03.2026 Lukko - Ilves 4:1
    13.03.2026 JYP - Ilves 3:6
    10.03.2026 Ilves - HPK 3:1
    07.03.2026 TPS - Ilves 1:4
    06.03.2026 Ilves - Tappara 4:3
    Latest results of SaiPa
    14.03.2026 SaiPa - Tappara 6:4
    11.03.2026 Pelicans - SaiPa 4:1
    07.03.2026 SaiPa - Pelicans 4:2
    04.03.2026 HIFK - SaiPa 2:5
    28.02.2026 SaiPa - HPK 0:3
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Tappara (1)Bye
    2Lukko (5)Hameenlinna (12)1 : 3
    3Ilves (4)Bye
    4KalPa (7)IFK Helsinki (10)3 : 2
    5KooKoo (2)Bye
    6JYP (6)Pelicans (11)0 : 3
    7SaiPa (3)Bye
    8Assat (8)Kiekko-Espoo (9)3 : 2

    Quarter-finals
    1Tappara (1)Hameenlinna (12)2 : 1
    2Ilves (4)KalPa (7)2 : 0
    3KooKoo (2)Pelicans (11)2 : 1
    4SaiPa (3)Assat (8)1 : 1