Result
2:3
17/01/2026 at 11:30 (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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| 3.63 | 1.98 |
| Shots on Goal |
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| 32 | 23 |
| Shots off target |
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| 14 | 8 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 6.25% (2/32) | 13.04% (3/23) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 3 | 6 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 20 | 30 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 86.96% (20/23) | 93.75% (30/32) |
| Penalties |
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| 4 | 4 |
| PIM |
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| 8 | 8 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 25% (1/4) | 25% (1/4) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 75% (3/4) | 75% (3/4) |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 29 | 22 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 56.86 | 43.14 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (1 - 1)
- 06:45, Kulonummi K. (2 min),
- 07:46, Ervasti K. (2 min),
- 13:43, Lehtera J. (2 min),
- 15:02, 0 - 1, Virtanen S. (G), Tuomaala A. (A), Kulonummi K. (A2)
- 16:06, Kangasniemi I. (2 min),
- 16:40, 1 - 1, Kodytek P. (G), Lehtera J. (A), Ervasti K. (A2)
- 2nd Period (0 - 2)
- 01:38, Leppanen O. (2 min),
- 14:33, 1 - 2, Stevens J. (G), Nakyva K. (A), Virtanen S. (A2)
- 16:11, Sinivuori L. (2 min),
- 16:11, Aronsson A. (2 min),
- 16:23, 1 - 3, Nakyva K. (G), Quenneville P. (A), Keskitalo M. (A2)
- 3rd Period (1 - 0)
- 00:01, Elias R. ↓, Kohonen P. ↑,
- 00:55, Ashbrook T. (2 min),
- 02:07, Marleau V. (Penalty Shot),
- 08:45, 2 - 3, Larsen O. (G), Marleau V. (A), Lehtera J. (A2)
Chances of winning
HIFK
49.1% | Draw
22.9% | Kiekko-Espoo
28% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
HIFK - Kiekko-Espoo Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.89 ↑
(1.85) |
4.09 ↓
(4.28) |
3.35 ↓
(3.39) |
7.1%
(6.9%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
What is the prediction for HIFK - Kiekko-Espoo?
Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- DC - Kiekko-Espoo (1.80) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Kiekko-Espoo (votes: 1 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
Preview Facts
- Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 10 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 1.
- In recent matches, HIFK has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Kiekko-Espoo is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Recently, Kiekko-Espoo has had a series of home games.
- HIFK is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
- We predict that HIFK will win today's game, with odds of 1.91.
- In the last 8 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 20:18. (average 2.5:2.3).
- Including home matches between the teams, HIFK won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:8. (average 2.7:2.7).
How many head-to-head matches has HIFK won against Kiekko-Espoo?
HIFK has won 4 of their last 8 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Kiekko-Espoo won against HIFK?
Kiekko-Espoo has won 4 of their last 8 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between HIFK - Kiekko-Espoo were as follows:
24.10.2025
Kiekko-Espoo
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HIFK
1:0
12.09.2025
HIFK
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Kiekko-Espoo
2:4
15.08.2025
Kiekko-Espoo
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HIFK
0:1
01.03.2025
Kiekko-Espoo
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HIFK
4:3
28.11.2024
HIFK
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Kiekko-Espoo
1:2
Latest results of Kiekko-Espoo
Finnish SM-liiga Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Tappara | 44 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 164:104 | 90 |
| 2 | SaiPa | 45 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 151:128 | 80 |
| 3 | JYP | 42 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 147:121 | 79 |
| 4 | Lukko | 44 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 138:118 | 76 |
| 5 | KooKoo | 42 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 150:108 | 75 |
| 6 | Ilves | 44 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 139:116 | 75 |
| 7 | KalPa | 43 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 129:128 | 74 |
| 8 | Assat | 44 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 124:117 | 72 |
| 9 | IFK Helsinki | 44 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 102:143 | 58 |
| 10 | Kiekko-Espoo | 45 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 112:133 | 58 |
| 11 | TPS Turku | 45 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 107:123 | 58 |
| 12 | Pelicans | 42 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 86:107 | 56 |
| 13 | Jukurit | 42 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 100:114 | 54 |
| 14 | Hameenlinna | 44 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 104:124 | 53 |
| 15 | Karpat | 44 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 133:147 | 51 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 44 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 93:148 | 38 |
Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)
