Lukko vs SaiPa – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:4
07/01/2026 at 11:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Liiga
  • Where to Watch on TV:
finlandFinlandMTV Katsomo+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
3.552.63
Shots on Goal
4435
Shots off target
87
Shooting PCT
6.82% (3/44)11.43% (4/35)
Blocked shots
97
Goalkeeper Saves
3141
Saves PCT
88.57% (31/35)93.18% (41/44)
Penalties
12
PIM
24
Power-play Goals
10
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
50% (1/2)0% (0/1)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (1/1)50% (1/2)
Faceoffs Won
3734
Faceoffs %
52.1147.89
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 0)
  • 15:28, 1 - 0, Peters A. (G), Gelinas E. (A), Ruohomaa M. (A2)
  • 15:56, Kramer B. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (2 - 1)
  • 09:10, 2 - 0, Saarela A. (G), Westerholm Pa. (A),
  • 14:36, 2 - 1, Appelgren N. (G), Kramer B. (A), Trejbal O. (A2)
  • 17:33, Siikanen P. (2 min),
  • 18:25, 3 - 1, Ruohomaa M. (G), Saarela A. (A), Westerholm Po. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (0 - 3)
  • 00:57, 3 - 2, Kramer B. (G), Kalapudas A. (A),
  • 07:40, 3 - 3, Klintrup E. (G), Nikkanen H. (A),
  • 08:04, Peters A. (2 min),
  • 13:20, 3 - 4, Kivihalme T. (G), Kalapudas A. (A),

Chances of winning


Lukko
50.4%
Draw
22.4%
SaiPa
27.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
49% 24.3% 26.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

50.8% 23.4% 25.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Lukko has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.4%)
  • SaiPa has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Lukko than the current prediction. (+0.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for SaiPa than the current prediction. (-1.2%)
  • Lukko - SaiPa Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.86
    (1.93)
    4.12
    (3.89)
    3.46
    (3.53)
    7%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
    What is the prediction for Lukko - SaiPa?
  • Users Predictions: 4 users predict this event. Lukko will win (votes: 3 - 75%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 25%).
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Lukko (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lukko won 3.
    • Lukko is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • SaiPa's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • SaiPa may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Lukko could have a small edge in this match.
    • We predict that Lukko will win today's game, with odds of 1.87.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Lukko won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 51:42. (average 2.6:2.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Lukko won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 22:16. (average 2.4:1.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Lukko - SaiPa were as follows:
    19.12.2025 SaiPa - Lukko 5:2
    15.11.2025 SaiPa - Lukko 4:5
    18.10.2025 Lukko - SaiPa 4:2
    21.04.2025 SaiPa - Lukko 2:1
    18.04.2025 Lukko - SaiPa 3:2
    Latest results of Lukko
    05.01.2026 Mikkelin Jukurit - Lukko 1:2
    27.12.2025 Pelicans - Lukko 1:5
    26.12.2025 Lukko - Vaasan Sport 2:1
    20.12.2025 Lukko - HPK 4:2
    19.12.2025 SaiPa - Lukko 5:2
    Latest results of SaiPa
    05.01.2026 KooKoo - SaiPa 3:4
    03.01.2026 SaiPa - KooKoo 2:3
    27.12.2025 KalPa - SaiPa 4:2
    26.12.2025 SaiPa - KalPa 3:5
    20.12.2025 JYP - SaiPa 1:2
    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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