Mikkelin Jukurit vs Assat Forecast: Finland Elite League
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- Period 3: No draw 1.38 pending
Mikkelin Jukurit host Assat at Let’s Go Areena with two points separating them in Finland’s Elite League. Jukurit are third with 36 points from 20 games; Assat are fifth with 34 from the same number of matches. They trail first place by four and six points respectively.
Mikkelin Jukurit: stronger recent balance and efficient road form
Jukurit have won three of their last five games. Their latest result was a 2:1 away win over Oulun Karpat, following a 3:4 home defeat by Lukko. Before those games, they won 3:0 at Vaasan Sport, lost 0:3 at home to Ilves and beat Ilves 2:1 away. They scored in four of the five matches and conceded in four.
Where the hosts gain and lose value
- Jukurit have scored 49 goals and conceded 40 this league season.
- Jukurit lost their latest two home games.
Jukurit’s recent results favor their road form rather than their home form. Their starting goalkeeper remains unconfirmed, with no save percentage or power-play and penalty-killing figures available to assess those areas.
- Oulun Karpataway2:1
- Lukkohome3:4
- Ilvesaway2:1
- Ilveshome0:3
- Vaasan Sportaway3:0
Assat: two wins in a row after a difficult road stretch
Assat have won two of their last five games after three consecutive away defeats. They scored in four matches and allowed goals in all five. Their latest results were a 2:1 away win over Vaasan Sport and a 3:2 home win against HIFK. Before that, they lost 3:5 to KooKoo Kouvola, 1:4 to JYP Jyvaskyla and 0:3 to Tappara.
Assat’s attack against its defensive exposure
- Assat have scored 46 goals and conceded 48 in the league.
- They lost three consecutive away games.
Assat’s expected starting goalkeeper is unconfirmed. Goalkeeper save percentages and power-play and penalty-killing efficiencies are unavailable.
- Vaasan Sportaway2:1
- HIFKhome3:2
- KooKoo Kouvolaaway3:5
- JYP Jyvaskylaaway1:4
- Tapparaaway0:3
Head-to-head record favors Assat
Across 15 official meetings in the last five years, Jukurit have won 5 and Assat 10, with no draws. Assat won the most recent encounter in Mikkeli, which ended 1:0.
Both teams have generally scored in these fixtures. Assat have won a recent visit to Jukurit’s rink.
- 07.10.2026Mikkelin Jukurit0:1AssatFinland. Elite League
- 07.03.2026Mikkelin Jukurit1:3AssatFinland. Elite League
- 18.02.2026Assat5:3Mikkelin JukuritFinland. Elite League
- 09.12.2025Assat4:0Mikkelin JukuritFinland. Elite League
- 21.11.2025Mikkelin Jukurit2:3AssatFinland. Elite League
Team news and available context
Neither team has confirmed lineup, injury or suspension updates. There are no fresh verified team-news reports, expert comments or projected lineups, leaving no confirmed personnel changes to assess.
Both teams have a substantial gap between their latest matches and this fixture. Neither has an established back-to-back or compressed-calendar disadvantage; travel distances and fatigue concerns are unconfirmed.
Our Prediction
Our bet is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.27. Jukurit and Assat are separated by only two points in the standings, so the opening period is more likely to be shaped by caution than by an immediate exchange of goals. Jukurit have won three of their last five matches, while Assat have won two in a row, yet both teams have scored in only four of those five games. The latest head-to-head in Mikkeli ended 0:1, and the previous meeting there, on 07.03.2026, ended 1:3; an earlier meeting on 21.11.2025 ended 2:3.
The selection is especially suitable because there are no fresh confirmed lineup, injury or suspension updates to justify an aggressive attacking expectation. Jukurit have conceded 40 goals in 20 league games and Assat 48, but the recent results show controlled low-margin outcomes alongside occasional defensive errors. A 0:0 first period is the most consistent scenario; the projected final score is 2:1 to Jukurit.
Conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.27 is the recommended play. The close standings, narrow recent margins and the latest 0:1 meeting in Mikkeli support a restrained opening rather than goals at both ends.
FAQ
When does Mikkelin Jukurit — Assat kick off?
The match starts on 11.11.2026 at 11:30 (New York), Let's Go Areena (Mikkeli).
What is the prediction for Mikkelin Jukurit — Assat?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.27.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Mikkelin Jukurit win — 39%, draw — 24%, Assat win — 37%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Oulun Karpataway2:1
- Lukkohome3:4
- Ilvesaway2:1
- Ilveshome0:3
- Vaasan Sportaway3:0
- Vaasan Sportaway2:1
- HIFKhome3:2
- KooKoo Kouvolaaway3:5
- JYP Jyvaskylaaway1:4
- Tapparaaway0:3
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ilves | 20 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 52:39 | 37 |
| 3 | Mikkelin Jukurit | 20 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 49:40 | 36 |
| 4 | JYP Jyvaskyla | 17 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 59:48 | 35 |
| 5 | Assat | 20 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 46:48 | 34 |
| 6 | SaiPa | 18 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 52:38 | 34 |
Head-to-head
- 07.10.2026Mikkelin Jukurit0:1AssatFinland. Elite League
- 07.03.2026Mikkelin Jukurit1:3AssatFinland. Elite League
- 18.02.2026Assat5:3Mikkelin JukuritFinland. Elite League
- 09.12.2025Assat4:0Mikkelin JukuritFinland. Elite League
- 21.11.2025Mikkelin Jukurit2:3AssatFinland. Elite League
About the match
- 11 November · 11:30 New York
- Venue: Let's Go Areena (Mikkeli)
Odds
Odds updated 11.11 00:20
Market view: a narrow home-side preference
The 1X2 market assigns Jukurit 39.2%, Assat 36.8% and the draw 24%. Home odds have shortened over the last day while away odds have drifted: support has moved toward Jukurit, but the market’s home preference remains narrow.
Over 4.5 is assessed at 50.9% and Under 4.5 at 49.1%. The Over line has weakened and the Under line has strengthened slightly. BTTS (both teams to score) “Yes” is at 80.3%, with no notable movement.
BTTS has stronger market support than either a home win or Over 4.5, though the recent shutouts argue against treating goals from both teams as assured.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.27
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 72%
- Market estimate
- 72%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.26
- Potential win
- 26 $
- Status
- pending
