Result
4:3
20/02/2026 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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| 1.87 | 1.97 |
| Shots on Goal |
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| 26 | 21 |
| Shots off target |
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| 8 | 9 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 15.38% (4/26) | 14.29% (3/21) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 6 | 5 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 18 | 22 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 85.71% (18/21) | 84.62% (22/26) |
| Penalties |
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| 2 | 1 |
| PIM |
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| 4 | 2 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 0% (0/1) | 50% (1/2) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 50% (1/2) | 100% (1/1) |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 19 | 24 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 44.19 | 55.81 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (2 - 0)
- 03:51, 1 - 0, Nieminen D. (G), Batna O. (A),
- 11:11, Juolevi O. (2 min),
- 14:18, 2 - 0, Luhanka E. (G), Teutari E. (A),
- 2nd Period (1 - 1)
- 03:49, Nieminen D. (2 min),
- 03:57, 2 - 1, Blichfeld J. (G), Rautiainen B. (A), Mattila Ju. (A2)
- 05:51, 3 - 1, Kumpula J. (G), Batna O. (A), Nieminen D. (A2)
- 3rd Period (1 - 2)
- 08:29, 4 - 1, Kayhko O. (G), Batna O. (A), Kolehmainen E. (A2)
- 15:53, 4 - 2, Tanus K. (G), Simontaival K. (A), Mattila Ju. (A2)
- 17:52, 4 - 3, Tanus K. (G), Matinmikko A. (A), Rautiainen B. (A2)
Chances of winning
Pelicans
25.9% | Draw
22.6% | Tappara
51.5% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Pelicans has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.4%)Tappara has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.3%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Pelicans than the current prediction. (-1.3%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Tappara than the current prediction. (-1.1%)
Pelicans - Tappara Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
3.62 ↓
(3.97) |
4.11 ↑
(3.94) |
1.81 ↑
(1.77) |
7.4%
(7.1%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 5.25
What is the prediction for Pelicans - Tappara?
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Tappara (votes: 1 - 100%).
Users Predictions:
Tappara will win
(6 of 6 users predict this - 100%).
Confidence interval (95%): 100% – 100%. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:3.
Preview Facts
- Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 12 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, Pelicans won 2.
- Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
- Pelicans may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Recently, Tappara has had a series of home games.
- In this match, Tappara is the team to beat.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pelicans won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 46:56. (average 2.3:2.8).
- Including home matches between the teams, Pelicans won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 30:28. (average 3.3:3.1).
How many head-to-head matches has Pelicans won against Tappara?
Pelicans has won 10 of their last 25 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Tappara won against Pelicans?
Tappara has won 15 of their last 25 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Pelicans - Tappara were as follows:
26.12.2025
Tappara
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Pelicans
5:0
15.11.2025
Tappara
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Pelicans
2:0
22.10.2025
Pelicans
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Tappara
2:5
14.03.2025
Tappara
-
Pelicans
0:1
30.12.2024
Pelicans
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Tappara
7:1
Latest results of Pelicans
Latest results of Tappara
Finnish SM-liiga Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Tappara | 51 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 188:125 | 100 |
| 2 | KooKoo | 50 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 181:123 | 96 |
| 3 | SaiPa | 51 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 173:139 | 94 |
| 4 | Lukko | 52 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 160:132 | 92 |
| 5 | KalPa | 51 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 153:144 | 90 |
| 6 | Ilves | 51 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 158:129 | 90 |
| 7 | JYP | 49 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 165:147 | 88 |
| 8 | Assat | 52 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 145:143 | 82 |
| 9 | Kiekko-Espoo | 51 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 128:145 | 71 |
| 10 | Pelicans | 51 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 113:135 | 69 |
| 11 | TPS Turku | 52 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 123:143 | 67 |
| 12 | IFK Helsinki | 50 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 116:162 | 66 |
| 13 | Hameenlinna | 52 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 124:145 | 64 |
| 14 | Karpat | 53 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 157:172 | 60 |
| 15 | Jukurit | 51 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 115:140 | 59 |
| 16 | Vaasan Sport | 51 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 31 | 99:174 | 39 |
Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)
