Bet on Rauman Lukko vs Pelicans Lahti on Ice Hockey

Rauman Lukko are likely to be slight favorites to win against Pelicans Lahti, given their strong recent Liiga form at home in Rauma and a current top-four push in the standings. Early market odds from major sportsbooks in the past week have generally priced Lukko around 1.80–1.90 and Pelicans Lahti around 2.10–2.30 on the moneyline, reflecting Lukko’s home-ice edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The Rauman Lukko vs Pelicans Lahti Liiga matchup is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM local time on January 13, 2026, which corresponds to 4:30 PM Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2). Fans following from Central Europe can watch the puck drop at 3:30 PM CET, while UK viewers will see a 2:30 PM GMT start.

The game will be played at Rauman Lukko’s home arena in Rauma, Finland, an indoor ice hockey venue known for its compact but intense atmosphere and steep stands close to the ice. The rink meets full Liiga specifications, with high-quality ice, modern locker rooms, and a capacity of roughly 5,000 spectators, making it one of the more intimate but noisy home rinks in the league.

Based on current form and home advantage, a realistic prediction is Rauman Lukko to win in regulation, with fair odds in the 1.95–2.05 range for the 1X2 home result and around 1.75–1.85 on the straight moneyline. Pelicans Lahti still offer upset value in the 2.30–2.60 range given their capable offense, so value bettors may also consider Pelicans +1.5 on the puck line at odds near 1.45–1.55 if the market drifts.

In recent Liiga head-to-head meetings over the past two seasons, Rauman Lukko and Pelicans Lahti have produced a fairly balanced rivalry, with Lukko holding a narrow edge of roughly 4–3 in their last 7 encounters. The games tend to be tight and moderately high scoring, averaging about 4.5–5.0 total goals per match, with each side often trading home wins.