Kärpät vs Ässät – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

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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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.721.65
Shots on Goal
2115
Shots off target
912
Shooting PCT
0% (0/21)26.67% (4/15)
Blocked shots
135
Goalkeeper Saves
1121
Saves PCT
78.57% (11/14)100% (21/21)
Penalties
52
PIM
104
Power-play Goals
01
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/2)20% (1/5)
Pen. Killing PCT
80% (4/5)100% (2/2)
Faceoffs Won
2825
Faceoffs %
52.8347.17
Empty Net Goals
01

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)
42.7% 22.6% 34.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

45.6% 24.1% 32.5%


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

    1 X 2 Marga
    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).
    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 - Kärpät 4:3
    28.10.2025 Kärpät - Ässät 2:4
    20.09.2025 Ässät - Kärpät 5:2
    01.03.2025 Ässät - Kärpät 3:1
    15.01.2025 Kärpät - Ässät 5:2
    Latest results of Kärpät
    28.01.2026 Kärpät - Pelicans 2:3
    24.01.2026 SaiPa - Kärpät 7:4
    23.01.2026 Kiekko-Espoo - Kärpät 1:2
    16.01.2026 Kärpät - Lukko 5:4
    14.01.2026 Kärpät - SaiPa 1:2
    Latest results of Ässät
    30.01.2026 KalPa - Ässät 2:3
    28.01.2026 Ässät - KooKoo 2:5
    24.01.2026 Lukko - Ässät 3:5
    23.01.2026 Ässät - Lukko 2:1
    17.01.2026 Ilves - Ässät 5:1
    Finnish SM-liiga Table
    2025/26
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Tappara51312315188:125100
    2KooKoo50277115181:12396
    3SaiPa51256713173:13994
    4Lukko52257317160:13292
    5KalPa51255516153:14490
    6Ilves51247416158:12990
    7JYP49229414165:14788
    8Assat52226420145:14382
    9Kiekko-Espoo51184920128:14571
    10Pelicans51167721113:13569
    11TPS Turku52157822123:14367
    12IFK Helsinki50184424116:16266
    13Hameenlinna52147823124:14564
    14Karpat53155528157:17260
    15Jukurit51154626115:14059
    16Vaasan Sport5191103199:17439

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