Result
5:2
27/01/2026 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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| 3.37 | 2.27 |
| Shots on Goal |
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| 27 | 23 |
| Shots off target |
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| 16 | 7 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 18.52% (5/27) | 8.7% (2/23) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 7 | 7 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 21 | 22 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 91.3% (21/23) | 81.48% (22/27) |
| Penalties |
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| 2 | 2 |
| PIM |
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| 4 | 4 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 0% (0/2) | 0% (0/2) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 100% (2/2) | 100% (2/2) |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 27 | 22 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (3 - 1)
- 04:33, Piipponen S. (2 min),
- 07:12, 1 - 0, Looke J. (G), Kucerik R. (A), Jasek L. (A2)
- 10:43, 2 - 0, Nyberg J. (G), Pelli A. (A), Jasek L. (A2)
- 12:36, 2 - 1, Bertrand C. (G), Hakkila H. (A), Hunt B. (A2)
- 19:25, 3 - 1, Mantykivi M. (G), Jasek L. (A),
- 2nd Period (1 - 1)
- 03:52, 3 - 2, Timonen S. (G), Hakkila H. (A), Harma M. (A2)
- 07:32, 4 - 2, Mantykivi M. (G), Latvala O. (A), Looke J. (A2)
- 09:05, Johansson S. (2 min),
- 15:56, Hakkila H. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (1 - 0)
- 03:29, Nattinen J. (2 min),
- 15:32, 5 - 2, Engberg T. (G), Kucerik R. (A), Klingberg C. (A2)
Chances of winning
Ilves
79.5% | Draw
12.4% | Vaasan Sport
8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Ilves has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.7%)Vaasan Sport has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.8%)
Ilves - Vaasan Sport Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.17 ↓
(1.25) |
7.39 ↑
(6.5) |
11.63 ↑
(8.59) |
7.9%
(7.4%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 5.75
Preview Facts
- A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 16).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ilves won 4.
- Recent performances by Ilves have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
- Vaasa has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Vaasa may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, Ilves is the undeniable favorite.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ilves won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 67:39. (average 3.4:2).
- Including home matches between the teams, Ilves won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 29:17. (average 3.2:1.9).
How many head-to-head matches has Ilves won against Vaasan Sport?
Ilves has won 14 of their last 19 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Vaasan Sport won against Ilves?
Vaasan Sport has won 5 of their last 19 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Ilves - Vaasan Sport were as follows:
07.01.2026
Ilves
-
Vaasan Sport
3:2
27.12.2025
Vaasan Sport
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Ilves
1:4
01.10.2025
Vaasan Sport
-
Ilves
0:2
11.01.2025
Ilves
-
Vaasan Sport
2:1
10.01.2025
Vaasan Sport
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Ilves
4:3
Latest results of Vaasan Sport
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) | 1 : 1 |
| 2 | Ilves (4) | KalPa (7) | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | KooKoo (2) | Pelicans (11) | 1 : 1 |
| 4 | SaiPa (3) | Assat (8) | 1 : 1 |
