Liiga (Finnish hockey league) · Friday, 9 October, MSK · Tampere Deck Arena

Ilves — Lukko

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Model prediction and result

1:5Missed
Ilves47%
Draw in regulation22%
Lukko31%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 1:5: the model's most likely outcome, Ilves to win (59% incl. overtime), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 59% fails in about 41 matches out of 100 on average.

Ilves are favourites: 59% to win including overtime and shootout.

5.0 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (5.3).

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 43%.

Why

  • Ilves are more dangerous in attack: 2.7 expected goals against 2.3.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Ilves — Lukko2.7–2.3
Ilves to win (incl. OT and shootout)59%
Lukko to win (incl. OT and shootout)41%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)43%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)57%

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Form

Ilves

  • 07.10away · Vaasan Sport1:2
  • 03.10Kiekko-Espoo6:4
  • 29.09Jukurit3:2
  • 27.09TPS Turku3:2
  • 25.09KooKoo6:0

Lukko

  • 03.10Assat2:5
  • 02.10away · Assat3:0
  • 26.09away · KalPa2:1
  • 24.09Tappara3:2
  • 22.09away · Hameenlinna3:1

Head to head

  • 01.09.2026Lukko — Ilves0:2
  • 14.03.2026Lukko — Ilves4:1
  • 17.02.2026Ilves — Lukko3:2
  • 04.10.2025Lukko — Ilves1:0
  • 20.09.2025Ilves — Lukko6:3

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
1, Playoffs: straight to the quarter-finalsIlves12810336–24+1226
2, Playoffs: straight to the quarter-finalsJukurit14630536–29+724
7, Play-in round for the quarter-finalsSaiPa11521330–20+1020
8, Play-in round for the quarter-finalsLukko11610429–23+620
9, Play-in round for the quarter-finalsTappara11520432–24+819

Season 2026/27 · 3 points for a regulation win, 2 for an overtime or shootout win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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Next matches

  • JokeritIlves10 October · Liiga
    2The most likely outcome came true: 221%Final score 0:3. Model's score: 1:3.4.9
  • JYPLukko14 October · Liiga
    2The model's most likely outcome: 222%Model's score: 2:35.4

Liiga on the same day

  • 1The most likely outcome came true: 122%Final score 6:1. Model's score: 3:2.5.3
  • 1The most likely outcome did not happen: 123%Final score 2:3 in a shootout. Model's score: 3:1.4.5
  • 1The most likely outcome came true: 120%Final score 4:1. Model's score: 3:1.5.3
  • 1The most likely outcome did not happen: 123%Final score 2:3 in overtime. Model's score: 3:1.4.8
  • 1The most likely outcome did not happen: 122%Final score 2:3. Model's score: 3:2.5.3

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 47% will not happen in roughly 53 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →