Bet on Tappara Tampere vs Assat Pori on Ice Hockey

Tappara Tampere is favored to win against Assat Pori with moneyline odds around 1.75, thanks to their top position in the Liiga standings with 72 points from 36 games and a strong recent form including wins over Kiekko-Espoo to start 2026, while Assat sits fifth with recent losses like a 2-1 defeat to Vaasan Sport. Key players like Aapeli Rasanen have been pivotal in Tappara's attack, and their home advantage at Nokia Arena bolsters their edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts on January 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM local Finnish time (UTC+2), which is 2:30 PM UTC, at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland.

The game takes place at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland, Tappara Tampere's home venue with a capacity of approximately 13,455 seats, known for its electric atmosphere during Liiga matches.

Tappara Tampere is predicted to secure a 4-2 victory with odds of 1.75 on the moneyline, supported by their league-leading record of 22 wins in 36 games and superior goal differential of +28, contrasting Assat Pori's fifth-place standing marred by a seventh loss in nine including a recent 2-1 setback.

In recent head-to-head encounters in Liiga, Tappara Tampere holds the edge as league leaders, though specific matchups show competitive bouts; Tappara's overall form dominates with fewer recent defeats compared to Assat's string of losses like five defeats in seven and a 2-1 home loss to Vaasan Sport.