Result
31/01/2026 at 08:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Liiga
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Finland | MTV Katsomo+, MTV Urheilu 3 |
Chances of winning
HIFK
28% | Draw
22.9% | Tappara
49.2% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
HIFK - Tappara Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
3.32 ↑
(2.88) |
4 ↓
(4.27) |
1.91 ↓
(2.04) |
7.7%
(7.2%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 5.75
Preview Facts
- Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 3.
- In recent matches, HIFK has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Tappara is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- Tappara may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Tappara might have a minor edge in this game.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, HIFK won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 57:73. (average 2.9:3.7).
- Including home matches between the teams, HIFK won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 27:23. (average 3:2.6).
How many head-to-head matches has HIFK won against Tappara?
HIFK has won 7 of their last 21 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Tappara won against HIFK?
Tappara has won 14 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 - Tappara were as follows:
16.01.2026
Tappara
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HIFK
4:5
10.12.2025
HIFK
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Tappara
6:3
31.10.2025
Tappara
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HIFK
4:1
01.02.2025
HIFK
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Tappara
3:2
12.12.2024
Tappara
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HIFK
4:3
Latest results of Tappara
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)
