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SaiPa
Jäähonka Espoo
Prediction for
Win: SaiPa
54%
probability
Outcome probabilities (1X2) · by our model
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Form last 5 matches
Head to head 8
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Prediction commentary
Based on data as of 13 Sep, 16:33SaiPa host Jäähonka Espoo. The model backs a 3:2 home win. SaiPa have won three of their last five matches, scoring 17 goals while conceding 15. Jäähonka Espoo have won two of five, netting 15 and letting in 11. The expected goals gap, combined with SaiPa's home advantage, gives them the edge.
3:2 tops the probability table at 6 per cent.
Road form is poor: 1:6 and 2:3 defeats in the CHL. Jäähonka Espoo have played only at home in their last five, winning 6:2 against KooKoo and 5:1 against KalPa, but losing 1:2 to Pelicans Lahti and both friendly matches against Växjö Lakers.
SaiPa won 4:1 at home in November 2025 and 5:4 in December 2024, but lost 2:3 in January 2026. Jäähonka Espoo won 3:0 away in February 2025 and 2:0 at home in October 2024. SaiPa also won 4:1 at home in September 2024.
Home advantage fades if Jäähonka hit their 2.4 xG. The model expects 87% probability of both teams scoring and 92% for three or more goals. If the match follows that pattern with Jäähonka Espoo outperforming their expected goals of 2.4, the home advantage becomes less decisive. A 17% draw chance looms if SaiPa miss their chances.