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TPS Turku vs Pelicans Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 30-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: TPS Turku 2-1 Pelicans
TPS TurkuDrawPelicans
TPS Turku host Pelicans in a Liiga clash on 30 October 2026 that shapes up as a clear opportunity for the home side. Turku sit eighth in the standings with 27 points from 17 games, while Pelicans occupy eleventh with 21 points from 14 matches. The visitors arrive in poor form and face a Turku team that has shown real attacking threat in recent weeks.
Team form
TPS Turku
TPS Turku have won three of their last five Liiga games, including victories over IFK Helsinki (5-1) and KooKoo (4-2). They scored 17 goals across those five matches—3.4 per game—while conceding just 9. The only blemish was a 1-2 defeat at Vaasan Sport, but the overall trend is positive. Turku's offence is clicking, and they've demonstrated they can put teams away when they get on top.
Pelicans
Pelicans are struggling. They've lost three of their last five Liiga outings, including back-to-back defeats to JYP (1-3) and Jukurit (1-3), plus a narrow loss to Tappara (2-3). Across those five games they managed only 8 goals while conceding 10—1.6 and 2.0 per game respectively. Their two wins came against KalPa and Kiekko-Espoo, but the recent pattern shows a team short on consistency and firepower when it matters.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are available in the record, so this matchup carries no historical precedent to lean on. Both teams come in fresh from that perspective, though current form and league position tell the story.
Key factors
Turku's attacking prowess is the standout factor here. They've scored at a high rate in recent weeks and shown they can sustain pressure. Pelicans, by contrast, are leaking goals and struggling to find the net themselves. The home advantage at Turku also matters—they've won their last three Liiga games on their own ice. Pelicans will need to tighten their defence and take their chances on the counter, but their recent record suggests neither is happening reliably right now.
Prediction
The form gap is substantial. Turku are in an upward trajectory with a potent attack, while Pelicans are in freefall defensively and offensively. Turku's 3.4 goals per game over five matches towers over Pelicans' 1.6. The hosts should control possession and create the clearer openings. Pelicans have the talent to nick a goal on the break, but Turku's recent consistency and home-ice edge make them clear favourites to take this one.
Back TPS Turku to win. They are the stronger team right now, playing with attacking intent and defensive solidity, while Pelicans are misfiring. A Turku victory is the most likely outcome, and at the odds available, it represents good value for a team in form against one struggling to find answers.
Match info
Tournaments:
Liiga(2026)
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Recent Form
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Pelicans
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lukko | 17 | 10 | 4 | 35 |
| 2 |  SaiPa | 16 | 9 | 3 | 34 |
| 3 |  Ilves | 17 | 9 | 5 | 32 |
| 4 |  Jukurit | 18 | 8 | 6 | 32 |
| 5 |  JYP | 14 | 9 | 3 | 30 |
| 6 |  Karpat | 18 | 6 | 4 | 30 |
| 7 |  Assat | 17 | 8 | 6 | 28 |
| 8 |  TPS Turku | 17 | 8 | 7 | 27 |
| 9 |  Tappara | 16 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 10 |  Kiekko-Espoo | 17 | 6 | 7 | 23 |
| 11 |  KalPa | 16 | 7 | 8 | 22 |
| 12 |  Pelicans | 14 | 6 | 6 | 21 |
| 13 |  IFK Helsinki | 16 | 5 | 6 | 21 |
| 14 |  Hameenlinna | 17 | 5 | 9 | 21 |
| 15 |  Vaasan Sport | 17 | 5 | 9 | 19 |
| 16 |  Jokerit | 16 | 3 | 9 | 14 |
| 17 |  KooKoo | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 |
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