Match Info
LiigaDate: 13 March 2026, FridayLocation: Espoo Metro Areena (Espoo)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Finland | MTV Katsomo+ |
Sweden | TV4 Play |
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Kiekko-Espoo |
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Vaasan Sport |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 5.25
- The best margin for this event is 3.9%, offered by

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Kiekko-Espoo 81.3% | Draw 11.4% | Vaasan Sport 7.3% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Kiekko-Espoo has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Kiekko-Espoo's performance.Vaasan Sport has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4%)Kiekko Espoo - Vaasan Sport Predictions
Expected Score (Market Odds): 4:1 
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Lineups
| Line 1 |
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35. Rajaniemi S. (G)
| 1. Harkonen M. (G)
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51. Nakyva K.
| 44. Koivunen E.
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3. Keskitalo M. (A)
| 52. Hietanen V. (C)
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72. Svejkovsky L.
| 28. Koivunen W.
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78. Tuomaala A.
| 81. Timonen S. (A)
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28. Hamalainen J.
| 22. Hult O.
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| Line 2 |
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21. Peltomaki N.
| 53. Aarnio A. (A)
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55. Aronsson A.
| 7. Hakkila H.
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4. Kangasniemi I.
| 16. Harkimo D.
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8. Hillis C.
| 33. Harma M.
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16. Vaisanen J.
| 61. Keinanen J.
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26. Kulonummi K.
| 8. Petrovics B.
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34. Laakso A.
| 77. Valtanen J.
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87. Komarov L.
| 21. Andrey T.
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14. Stevens J. (A)
| 91. Immonen V.
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40. Sallinen T.
| 4. Tiihonen M.
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7. Jurmo J.
| 59. Mourujarvi E.
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88. Rask J. (C)
| 18. Ekman T.
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17. Talvitie A.
| 24. Levanen E.
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25. Puolanne E.
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30. Rimpinen P. (G)
| 32. Kahila A. (G)
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| Coaches |
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. Aho J.
| . Tapio J.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Period (4 - 0)
- 01:02, 1 - 0, Aronsson A. (G), Svejkovsky L. (A), Hamalainen J. (A2)
- 13:35, 2 - 0, Hillis C. (G), Kangasniemi I. (A), Keskitalo M. (A2)
- 14:31, 3 - 0, Jurmo J. (G), Komarov L. (A), Stevens J. (A2)
- 15:35, 4 - 0, Nakyva K. (G), Hamalainen J. (A), Tuomaala A. (A2)
- 18:58, Aronsson A. (2 min),
- 2nd Period (2 - 0)
- 06:51, 5 - 0, Peltomaki N. (G), Kangasniemi I. (A), Hillis C. (A2)
- 18:13, 6 - 0, Kangasniemi I. (G), Jurmo J. (A), Tuomaala A. (A2)
- 18:13, Harkonen M. ↓, Kahila A. ↑,
- 19:25, Hakkila H. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (1 - 0)
- 05:42, 7 - 0, Aronsson A. (G), Peltomaki N. (A), Talvitie A. (A2)
Preview
This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 16). Kiekko-Espoo is Qualified for Liiga (Play Offs 1/8~finals)In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 3.Kiekko-Espoo has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).Vaasa has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins โ 0).Kiekko-Espoo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.Recently, Kiekko-Espoo has had a series of away games. In this match, Kiekko-Espoo is the undeniable favorite.In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 21:15. (average 3:2.1).Including home matches between the teams, Kiekko-Espoo won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:8. (average 2.7:2.7).
Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga for now
Kiekko-Espoo: 3.85% Vaasan Sport: 0.79%
Standings
| | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
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| 7 | Kiekko-Espoo | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 42:32 | 20 |
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| 14 | Vaasan Sport | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 20:31 | 13 |
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Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| Finnish SM-liiga | | | 28.02.26 | Vaasan Sport - Kiekko-Espoo | 1:5 | | 26.11.25 | Vaasan Sport - Kiekko-Espoo | 2:3 | | 09.10.25 | Kiekko-Espoo - Vaasan Sport | 3:4 | | 14.03.25 | Vaasan Sport - Kiekko-Espoo | 3:2 penalties | | 14.02.25 | Vaasan Sport - Kiekko-Espoo | 1:3 | | 08.01.25 | Kiekko-Espoo - Vaasan Sport | 2:3 | | 29.10.24 | Kiekko-Espoo - Vaasan Sport | 3:1 |
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