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

Result
4:0
21/02/2026 at 09:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Liiga
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.952.43
Shots on Goal
1326
Shots off target
917
Shooting PCT
30.77% (4/13)0% (0/26)
Blocked shots
712
Goalkeeper Saves
269
Saves PCT
100% (26/26)69.23% (9/13)
Penalties
23
PIM
46
Power-play Goals
10
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
33.33% (1/3)0% (0/2)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (2/2)66.67% (2/3)
Faceoffs Won
3022
Faceoffs %
57.6942.31
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 0)
  • 00:28, 1 - 0, Nakyva K. (G), Hillis C. (A),
  • 06:39, Laakso A. (2 min),
  • 09:46, Lindbohm P. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (0 - 0)
  • 13:49, Somppi O. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (3 - 0)
  • 03:25, 2 - 0, Talvitie A. (G), Leppanen O. (A), Tuomaala A. (A2)
  • 04:10, Hillis C. (2 min),
  • 09:30, 3 - 0, Talvitie A. (G), Virtanen S. (A), Leppanen O. (A2)
  • 19:21, Kodytek P. (2 min),
  • 19:28, 4 - 0, Stevens J. (G), Nakyva K. (A), Keskitalo M. (A2)

Chances of winning


Kiekko-Espoo
36.6%
Draw
23.9%
HIFK
39.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
39.7% 25.2% 35.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

37.1% 27% 37.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Kiekko-Espoo has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.1%)
  • HIFK has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kiekko-Espoo than the current prediction. (+0.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for HIFK than the current prediction. (-1.9%)
  • Kiekko-Espoo - HIFK Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.57
    (2.36)
    3.87
    (3.73)
    2.33
    (2.68)
    7.7%
    (6.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.25
    What is the prediction for Kiekko-Espoo - HIFK?
  • Users Predictions: 2 users predict this event. Kiekko-Espoo will win (votes: 2 - 100%).
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Kiekko-Espoo (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 12 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 4.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Kiekko-Espoo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • We predict that Kiekko-Espoo will win today's game, with odds of 2.55.
    • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 21:22. (average 2.3:2.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Kiekko-Espoo won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 10:12. (average 2:2.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Kiekko-Espoo - HIFK were as follows:
    17.01.2026 HIFK - Kiekko-Espoo 2:3
    24.10.2025 Kiekko-Espoo - HIFK 1:0
    12.09.2025 HIFK - Kiekko-Espoo 2:4
    15.08.2025 Kiekko-Espoo - HIFK 0:1
    01.03.2025 Kiekko-Espoo - HIFK 4:3
    Latest results of Kiekko-Espoo
    18.02.2026 Kiekko-Espoo - Lukko 2:3
    14.02.2026 Kiekko-Espoo - Ässät 4:1
    07.02.2026 Tappara - Kiekko-Espoo 3:4
    Latest results of HIFK
    14.02.2026 SaiPa - HIFK 5:3
    13.02.2026 HIFK - Lukko 0:4
    07.02.2026 JYP - HIFK 2:0
    06.02.2026 HIFK - Kärpät 3:2
    03.02.2026 Mikkelin Jukurit - HIFK 1:2
    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