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Pelicans vs Kiekko-Espoo Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Pelicans 1-2 Kiekko-Espoo
PelicansDrawKiekko-Espoo
Pelicans host Kiekko-Espoo in a Liiga clash on 31 October 2026 with sharply contrasting form lines. The visitors arrive as clear favourites despite sitting just two places above their hosts in the standings, having found their rhythm in recent weeks while Pelicans struggle to find consistency at home.
Team form
Pelicans
Pelicans have won just one of their last five matches. That victory came against Kiekko-Espoo on 5 September—a 2-1 result that remains their sole bright spot in a difficult run. Since then, three consecutive home defeats to JYP, Tappara and Jukurit have left them searching for answers. Over these five games they have scored 8 goals but conceded 10, averaging 2.0 per game at the back. The pattern suggests defensive fragility when it matters most.
Kiekko-Espoo
Kiekko-Espoo have found their stride with three wins in five outings. They demolished KooKoo 6-2 and KalPa 5-1 at home, then added a 4-1 victory over Jokerit. Only a 1-2 loss to Pelicans and a 1-2 defeat at Assat have interrupted their upswing. Across these five games they have scored 17 goals while conceding just 8—averaging 3.4 per game in attack and 1.6 in defence. That offensive firepower and defensive solidity make them the side in form.
Head-to-head
The teams met on 5 September when Pelicans won 2-1 at home. That result is now their only recent success, but Kiekko-Espoo will be eager to reverse it and prove their current form is genuine.
Key factors
Kiekko-Espoo's attacking output over their last five matches is substantially higher than Pelicans' defensive record allows. The visitors have averaged 3.4 goals scored per game while Pelicans have conceded 2.0 per game over the same period. Conversely, Kiekko-Espoo's defence has tightened considerably, conceding just 1.6 per game—well below Pelicans' current scoring rate of 1.6. The home side's three straight defeats on their own ice suggest they lack the resilience needed against a team in this kind of form. Pelicans' sole recent win came against these exact opponents, but that was nearly two months ago and before Kiekko-Espoo's recent resurgence.
Prediction
Kiekko-Espoo's recent trajectory and offensive dominance point clearly toward an away victory. They have won three of five and are scoring at nearly double Pelicans' rate. Pelicans' home record is fragile—one win in five with defensive issues exposed repeatedly. The visitors' tighter defence and clinical finishing make them the side most likely to control this match. Pelicans' September win offers them hope but cannot override the form gap that has opened since then.
Kiekko-Espoo are strong favourites to take the points. Back the away win.
Match info
Tournaments:
Liiga(2026)
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Statistics
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Recent Form
Pelicans
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Kiekko-Espoo
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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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