Result
2:5
04/03/2026 at 11:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Liiga
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Finland | MTV Katsomo+, MTV Urheilu 1 |
 Sweden | TV4 Play |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.77 | 2.31 |
| Shots on Goal |
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| 20 | 23 |
| Shots off target |
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| 7 | 9 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 10% (2/20) | 21.74% (5/23) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 6 | 3 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 18 | 18 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 85.71% (18/21) | 90% (18/20) |
| Penalties |
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| 2 | 1 |
| PIM |
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| 4 | 2 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 100% (1/1) | 0% (0/2) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 100% (2/2) | 0% (0/1) |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 41 | 22 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 65.08 | 34.92 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 2 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (1 - 1)
- 09:00, 0 - 1, Tauslahti M. (G), Salminen S. (A), Bau S. (A2)
- 12:39, 1 - 1, Repo S. (G), Lindbohm P. (A), Ashbrook T. (A2)
- 2nd Period (0 - 1)
- 06:39, Kodytek P. (2 min),
- 08:45, 1 - 2, Kivihalme T. (G), Tauslahti M. (A), Kuusla E. (A2)
- 10:24, Jalasti B. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (1 - 3)
- 00:14, Salminen S. (2 min),
- 06:14, 1 - 3, Nikkanen H. (G), Kivenmaki O. (A), Fortier M. (A2)
- 18:09, 2 - 3, Vanhatalo L. (G), Somervuori J. (A), Pakarinen I. (A2)
- 18:48, 2 - 4, Kramer B. (G), Fortier M. (A),
- 19:59, 2 - 5, Kivenmaki O. (G),
Chances of winning
HIFK
34.8% | Draw
22.3% | SaiPa
42.8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
HIFK has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.1%)SaiPa has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.1%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for HIFK than the current prediction. (-2.4%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for SaiPa than the current prediction. (+1.7%)
HIFK - SaiPa Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.69 ↓
(3.04) |
4.18
(4.18) |
2.2 ↑
(1.99) |
6.6%
(7.1%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 5.75
Preview Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 0.
- HIFK has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
- SaiPa is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- HIFK may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
- We predict that SaiPa will win today's game, with odds of 2.2.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 48:64. (average 2.4:3.2).
- Including home matches between the teams, HIFK won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 23:31. (average 2.6:3.4).
How many head-to-head matches has HIFK won against SaiPa?
HIFK has won 8 of their last 21 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has SaiPa won against HIFK?
SaiPa has won 13 of their last 21 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between HIFK - SaiPa were as follows:
14.02.2026
SaiPa
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HIFK
5:3
25.10.2025
SaiPa
-
HIFK
3:0
20.09.2025
HIFK
-
SaiPa
1:4
29.08.2025
SaiPa
-
HIFK
6:2
02.04.2025
SaiPa
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HIFK
6:2
Draw
Play Offs1/8-finals| 1 | Tappara (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Lukko (5) | Hameenlinna (12) | 1 : 3 |
| 3 | Ilves (4) | Bye | |
| 4 | KalPa (7) | IFK Helsinki (10) | 3 : 2 |
| 5 | KooKoo (2) | Bye | |
| 6 | JYP (6) | Pelicans (11) | 0 : 3 |
| 7 | SaiPa (3) | Bye | |
| 8 | Assat (8) | Kiekko-Espoo (9) | 3 : 2 |
Quarter-finals| 1 | Tappara (1) | Hameenlinna (12) | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Ilves (4) | KalPa (7) | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | KooKoo (2) | Pelicans (11) | 2 : 1 |
| 4 | SaiPa (3) | Assat (8) | 1 : 1 |
