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Ilves vs KalPa Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Ilves 3-2 KalPa
IlvesDrawKalPa
Ilves hosts KalPa in a Liiga matchup on 31 October 2026, with the third-placed hosts looking to extend their strong early-season form. Ilves sit on 32 points from 14 games, while KalPa occupy 11th with 22 points from 16 outings. The visitors arrive in Tampere seeking to climb the standings, but face a side that has won four of their last five.
Team form
Ilves
Ilves have built genuine momentum. Over their last five games, they have scored 19 goals and conceded just 10, averaging 3.8 per game and 2.0 against. The standout performance came against KooKoo, a 6-0 victory on 25 September. They also beat Kiekko-Espoo 6-4 and won tight contests against Jukurit and TPS Turku, both 3-2. Their sole recent loss was a 1-2 reverse at Vaasan Sport on 7 October. At home, Ilves have been particularly clinical, winning three straight on their own ice before that away defeat.
KalPa
KalPa's record is more uneven. They have scored 18 goals over five games but conceded 11, posting 3.6 and 2.2 per game respectively. A 7-0 demolition of Hameenlinna on 15 September masks inconsistency: they lost 1-2 to Ilves on 18 September, then fell 1-2 to Lukko before bouncing back with a 5-4 win over KooKoo and a 4-3 victory against SaiPa. The visitors show they can score in volume but have not sustained a winning streak.
Head-to-head
The teams met on 18 September 2026 in Liiga play, with Ilves winning 2-1 at home. That result is the only recent head-to-head data available.
Key factors
Ilves' defensive record this season is a major asset: they have conceded just 10 goals in five recent games, a rate well below the league average. KalPa's attack is capable—they scored five against KooKoo and seven against Hameenlinna—but their defence has been porous, giving up 11 goals in the same five-game span. Ilves' home record is strong, and they have already beaten KalPa once this season. KalPa will need to tighten defensively and convert their chances efficiently to trouble the hosts. Ilves' recent form, combined with their league position and home advantage, makes them the favourite.
Prediction
Ilves are the more likely winner. They rank higher in the standings, have won four of five recent games, and boast superior goal difference over the sample. Their 3-2 win over KalPa on 18 September demonstrates they can handle this opponent. KalPa have the attacking talent to score—their recent high-scoring games prove that—but Ilves' defensive solidity and home-ice advantage tilt the balance. Both sides should find the net given their respective attacking output, but Ilves' consistency makes them favourites to take the points.
Back Ilves to win. They are the favourite in this matchup and should edge a competitive contest. The hosts' recent form, defensive discipline, and home advantage combine to make them the more likely winner, though expect KalPa to test them and likely score in the process.
Match info
Tournaments:
Liiga(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Ilves
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KalPa
W
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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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