Match Info
LiigaDate: 31 January 2026, SaturdayLocation: Kisapuisto (Lappeenranta)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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 Finland | MTV Katsomo+ |
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SaiPa |
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Kiekko-Espoo |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
- The best margin for this event is 5.3%, offered by
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SaiPa
49.2% | Draw
22.7% | Kiekko-Espoo
28.1% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
SaiPa has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.8%)Kiekko-Espoo has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.9%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for SaiPa than the current prediction. (-0.2%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Kiekko-Espoo than the current prediction. (-1.4%)Predictions
Expected Score (Market Odds): 3:2 
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Lineups
| Line 1 |
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31.  Grigals G. (G)
| 30.  Rimpinen P. (G)
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50. Salminen S. (A)
| 51. Nakyva K.
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26. Kivihalme T.
| 3. Keskitalo M. (A)
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25. Kuusla E.
| 22. Katavisto A.
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15. Salomaki M.
| 78. Tuomaala A.
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51. Kalapudas A.
| 28. Hamalainen J.
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| Line 2 |
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14.  Kramer B.
| 21. Peltomaki N.
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55.  Trejbal O.
| 55.  Aronsson A.
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41.  Fortier M.
| 4. Kangasniemi I.
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82. Nikkanen H.
| 8. Hillis C.
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10. Kivenmaki O.
| 16. Vaisanen J.
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6. Airola S.
| 7. Jurmo J.
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7. Niinisaari S. (C)
| 34. Laakso A.
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21. Appelgren N. (A)
| 87. Komarov L.
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12. Bau S.
| 14. Stevens J. (A)
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70. Naukkarinen J.
| 40. Sallinen T.
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22. Aho K.
| 26. Kulonummi K.
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81. Klintrup E.
| 25. Puolanne E.
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57. Hokkanen O.
| 75. Virtanen S. (C)
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18. Heikkila J.
| 18. Leppanen O.
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| Substitutes |
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33. Karhunen T. (G)
| 35. Rajaniemi S. (G)
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| Coaches |
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. Helminen R.
| . Aho J.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Period (1 - 1)
- 01:22, 1 - 0, Salomaki M. (G), Kuusla E. (A), Kalapudas A. (A2)
- 02:13, 1 - 1, Puolanne E. (G), Leppanen O. (A), Kulonummi K. (A2)
- 07:21, Leppanen O. (2 min),
- 07:44, (2 min),
- 14:03, Kuusla E. (2 min),
- 2nd Period (1 - 1)
- 02:56, 1 - 2, Stevens J. (G), Komarov L. (A), Leppanen O. (A2)
- 05:45, 2 - 2, Kalapudas A. (G), Kuusla E. (A), Salomaki M. (A2)
- 3rd Period (0 - 0)
- 01:12, Kramer B. (2 min),
- Overtime (0 - 0)
- Penalties (1 - 2)
- 1, Kalapudas A. (Penalty Shot),
- 1, Hillis C. (Penalty Shot),
- 2, Heikkila J. (Penalty Shot),
- 2, Vaisanen J. (Penalty Shot),
- 3, Kivenmaki O. (Penalty Shot),
- 3, Stevens J. (Penalty Shot),
Preview
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 3.Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.SaiPa may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days. In this match, SaiPa is considered a favorite.We predict that SaiPa will win today's game, with odds of 1.79.In the last 10 head-to-head matches, SaiPa won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 28:29. (average 2.8:2.9).Including home matches between the teams, SaiPa won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 22:17. (average 3.7:2.8).
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Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| Finnish SM-liiga | | | 10.01.26 | Kiekko-Espoo - SaiPa | 3:4 | | 29.11.25 | SaiPa - Kiekko-Espoo | 4:1 | | 24.09.25 | Kiekko-Espoo - SaiPa | 4:2 | | Club Friendly Ice Hockey | | | 22.08.25 | SaiPa - Kiekko-Espoo | 2:3 OT | | 09.08.25 | SaiPa - Kiekko-Espoo | 5:1 | | Finnish SM-liiga | | | 12.02.25 | Kiekko-Espoo - SaiPa | 3:0 | | 28.12.24 | SaiPa - Kiekko-Espoo | 5:4 penalties |
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