Tappara Tampere are favored to win against Assat Pori, as Tappara sit top of the Liiga table in early January 2026 while Assat have struggled with five losses in their last seven games. Current market prices have Tappara around 1.80 to win in regulation versus Assat near 3.60, reflecting the gap in form and quality with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Assat Pori and Tappara Tampere is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM local time on 10 January 2026, which corresponds to 3:00 PM EET (Eastern European Time, UTC+2). Fans following from Central Europe should note this is 2:00 PM CET.

The game will be played at Isomäki Areena in Pori, Finland, the home rink of Assat Pori, which typically accommodates around 6,300 spectators for ice hockey. The arena is known for its tight, energetic atmosphere and can give Assat a noticeable home-ice boost despite Tappara’s stronger overall roster.

Given Tappara’s position at the top of Liiga and their strong start to 2026, they are a justifiable pick with moneyline odds around 1.70–1.85, while Assat are priced as underdogs near 3.20–3.80 and the draw around 4.20–4.50. A Tappara win in regulation is the most likely outcome, but Assat’s recent 4–0 win over Jukurit suggests some value on handicap markets if they can leverage home ice.

In recent head-to-head meetings over the last two Liiga seasons, Tappara Tampere have held the upper hand, winning the majority of clashes while Assat Pori have managed only a couple of victories and several low-scoring defeats. The typical scoreline between these teams has been tight, often decided by one or two goals, which is important for spread and total-goals bettors.