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Pelicans vs Assat Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 13-11-2026
Nov 1317:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Pelicans 1-2 Assat
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Pelicans host Assat in a Liiga clash that pits a struggling home side against a confident visitor. Pelicans sit 13th with 24 points from 17 games, while Assat occupy 5th with 34 points from 20. The gap in the table reflects a stark difference in current trajectory, and this matchup offers a chance to see whether the hosts can arrest their recent slide.
Team form
Pelicans
Pelicans have won just one of their last five, beating KalPa 2-0 and Kiekko-Espoo 2-1 but losing to JYP 1-3, Jukurit 1-3, and Tappara 2-3. Over that span they have scored 8 goals and conceded 10, averaging 1.6 per game offensively and 2.0 defensively. The losses have come in succession, with three defeats in their last four outings. Consistency has eluded them, and their attack has struggled to find rhythm.
Assat
Assat's recent record is markedly stronger. They won three of their last five competitive fixtures: a 5-1 demolition of Ilves, a 2-1 victory over Vaasan Sport in a friendly, and an 8-3 rout of Lukko. They did lose to Karpat 1-3 and Hameenlinna 0-3, but their overall output across five matches stands at 16 goals for and 11 against—3.2 and 2.2 per game. The friendly results carry less weight than their Liiga wins, but the offensive firepower on display is genuine.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these sides in the available data, so this matchup offers no historical precedent to guide expectations.
Key factors
Assat's superior league position and recent scoring rate form the foundation of their advantage. They have demonstrated an ability to put the puck in the net consistently, while Pelicans have been porous in defence and blunt in attack. The hosts' three consecutive losses suggest a team struggling to find solutions, whereas Assat's wins—particularly the high-scoring victories—indicate a side with attacking depth. Pelicans will need to tighten their defensive structure and convert limited chances; Assat, conversely, should look to exploit any gaps and maintain their clinical finishing. The home crowd may provide some lift, but Assat's form and league standing suggest they arrive as the more composed, dangerous outfit.
Prediction
Assat are the favourite here. Their 5th-place position, superior recent form, and higher goal-scoring average all point to a team better equipped to win this encounter. Pelicans have shown they can score—their two wins prove that—but their defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency make them vulnerable to a side as sharp as Assat. The visitors' ability to put multiple goals past quality opponents suggests they will find opportunities. Pelicans will battle, but Assat's edge in both personnel and momentum is decisive.
Assat are favoured to take the points. A narrow away victory is the most likely outcome, with the visitors' attacking prowess and Pelicans' defensive fragility pointing to a competitive but ultimately successful road trip for the higher-ranked side.
Match info
Tournaments:
Liiga(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Pelicans
L
L
W
W
L
Assat
W
W
L
L
L
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lukko | 19 | 11 | 4 | 40 |
| 2 |  Ilves | 20 | 10 | 6 | 37 |
| 3 |  Jukurit | 20 | 9 | 6 | 36 |
| 4 |  JYP | 17 | 10 | 4 | 35 |
| 5 |  Assat | 20 | 10 | 7 | 34 |
| 6 |  SaiPa | 18 | 9 | 5 | 34 |
| 7 |  TPS Turku | 20 | 9 | 7 | 33 |
| 8 |  Karpat | 20 | 7 | 5 | 33 |
| 9 |  Kiekko-Espoo | 20 | 8 | 7 | 31 |
| 10 |  Tappara | 19 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| 11 |  IFK Helsinki | 19 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
| 12 |  KalPa | 19 | 8 | 9 | 26 |
| 13 |  Pelicans | 17 | 7 | 8 | 24 |
| 14 |  Hameenlinna | 20 | 6 | 11 | 24 |
| 15 |  Vaasan Sport | 18 | 5 | 10 | 19 |
| 16 |  Jokerit | 18 | 3 | 10 | 15 |
| 17 |  KooKoo | 20 | 2 | 15 | 10 |
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